In this episode of ‘Learn with RG’ you will learn that while money can mean different things to different people, it really should not define your sense of self-worth. You are more than the money that you earn. Join us personal value and finances, with a special focus on investing.

 Key takeaways:

·   It is often said that money can’t buy you happiness. Well, this is only half true. While money itself cannot buy you happiness, it does serve as a means to an end. Happiness comes from achieving your goals – some of which come from personal achievements and some of which need to be acquired with money. 

·  The way parents and children interact about money is now changing. Those who are currently in their 40s and 50s, were brought up in an India of scarcity. Money had a different definition for them. On the other hand, our children are growing up in an India of abundance. Inevitably, their relationship with money is going to be different. 

·  Gratitude and greed: It is said that no amount of money is too much money, which means that it is never enough. However, one thing that can help you feel satiated about money is having gratitude. Always be grateful for what you have and remember that there are always 5-10 people behind you. At the same time, always avoid being greedy and avoid the ‘thoda aur’ attitude.

In this episode of ‘Learn with RG’ you will learn why it is important to start investing for your children as soon as they are born.

Key takeaways:

·  Start building your child’s investment portfolio early: You must start investing for your child as early as possible – maybe even as early as one month. Best to start getting the paperwork done and then choosing investments that align well with your chosen goals and timeframes. You must remember that starting is the most important factor. Even if the amount is low, you must start and then increase the amount based on your income. Don’t worry about not being able to accumulate the entire corpus. Instead, focus on starting the journey.

·  Know your destination before you choose the path: When it comes to any sort of planning, you start with knowing your destination and then chalking out the path. Financial planning is similar. When you start investing for your child, first take a step back and identify the goal. 

·  Try articulating your goal in a measurable manner: Generally, saving for education takes top priority for most parents. After all, every parent wants to give their children quality education and we all know that the cost of education is only increasing every year. So if you want to save for your child’s education it will be good to know how much money you need to save. A great starting place would be the current cost of higher education in India and abroad. Your target corpus should be equal to or slightly higher than that number.

·  Periodic reviews are essential: If you are starting early, most of your goals would be long-term in nature. For example, investing for your child’s education is at least a 15-18 year goal. Thus, it becomes important to periodically review the portfolio to ensure that the portfolio continues to meet your requirements and is taking you closer to your goal. Also keep in mind that the reviews need to be well paced out, maybe every five years. 

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In this episode of ‘Learn with RG’ you will learn why it is important to start your investing journey when you are young but still have enough to enjoy your short-term goals. 

Key takeaways:

·  Start investing early: The most powerful choice that you can make in your financial planning journey is to start early. When you choose to start early you are choosing to benefit from the power of compounding – something that can help you grow your wealth. 

·  Create a customized asset allocation strategy: Standard asset allocation rules like 100-age for equity allocation don’t really work. Your risk profile is not just dependent on your age. There are several other factors like your asset size, your liabilities, income, etc., which help to determine your risk profile and consequently, your allocation to equity.

·  Everyone needs a contingency fund: Life can be highly unpredictable, a lesson that we all learnt recently when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. It is during these times that we need to break our investments – something that can often derail our financial planning journey. A contingency fund can help you navigate unexpected circumstances without derailing your financial planning journey. 

· There are no thumb rules in life: We all grow up learning several thumb rules which we are expected to follow. However, it is important to understand that you are a unique individual and the solutions that might be perfect for your neighbour may not benefit you apply. 

·  SIP is a very powerful tool: A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) can help you save money in a disciplined manner and take advantage of both the power of compounding and rupee cost averaging. The best part is that you can start an SIP with as low as INR 500 and increase the amount as your income and ability to save increases. This way you can start your investing journey as soon as you start earning. 

·  Have a bi-focal approach: Enjoy and spend on short-term goals but also continue to invest for the long-term. Often people think that saving means no enjoyment. However, as long as you have a proper plan in place, you can save, invest, and enjoy your savings.