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By: EconomyWatch   Date: 30 June 2010

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Budgeting: One should keep an account of the income and expected expenditures to meet the different financial goals. For this budgeting is required to make use of every cent spent.

Investment Planning: For money to grow and protect it from the rising inflation, the best way out is to invest. The rate of investment should exceed the rate of inflation in order to benefit. Investment must be done early, at regular intervals and both for the long and short terms.

In personal investment finance funds are used for the purchase of shares or any other collective investment schemes. It can also be used for the purchase of assets, which are subject to capital risks. Investments can be made on Real estates. Here money is used to purchase property, which can be used for personal purpose or leased out to earn some income. This investment is subject to capital gain or loss as the value of property may fluctuate. Investments are also done in mutual funds, money market securities, bonds, and common stocks, initial public offering (IPO) and direct public offering (DPO)

Retirement Planning: This process determines the amount of money that will be required at the time of retirement.

Credit and Debt: One should try to get out of bad debts and save. He should also keep track of his credit report.

Insurance: Mortality is ambiguity. Death of any earning member in the family gives a severe financial jolt. Such risks can be hedged by opting for a life insurance policy. Not only is the life of humans subject to accidents but commodities like cars, houses as well. They can too be insured to avoid any risk of their accidental destruction. This is another way of managing personal finances.

Mortgage and other loans: Property mortgage and other loans can be taken to pay back debts.

Tax: It is very important to plan taxes at the beginning of the current year rather than be burdened by the investment load. By investing in mutual funds one can save taxes.

Estate planning: Investing in real estate can also be very much beneficial.




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