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Nitin Narkhede, founder of the Prosperity Lifestyle Hub, is a certified financial advisor with eight years of experience in helping clients design and implement comprehensive financial life plans.
As a mentor, Nitin has trained over 1,000 individuals, many of whom have seen remarkable financial transformations.
Nitin holds various certifications including the Association Of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and accreditations from several insurance and mutual fund aggregators.
He is a mechanical engineer from the J T Mahajan College, Jalgaon, with 34 years of experience of working with MNCs like Skoda Auto India, Volkswagen India and ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel India.... more

Answered on Dec 01, 2025

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i am a 65 year old person at present working in a company as advisor with Rs.2,00,000/-month remuneration.My son is studying 1st year B.Tech.My wife is a home maker.I am having 2 apartments on my name worth approx.2 crores.MY wife is a single child to my in laws and i stay in my mother in law's house as my wife has to take care of her. I am having a plot which costs about 75 lakhs rupees.I am having PPF amount Rs,25 lakhs in my account and still account is not closed.I may be having a cash of Rs.20 lakhs approx.in various forms.I am havinga stocks porfolio worth Rs30 lakhs.I am giving you my MF sips in various forms.The MFs amount is to the tune of Rs.80 lakhs. Fund Name Category SIP Amount % of Portfolio Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund Large Cap ₹15,000 10.3% Nippon India Large Cap Fund Large Cap ₹13,000 8.9% Total Large Cap ₹28,000 19.2% HDFC Midcap Fund Mid Cap ₹7,500 5.1% Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Mid Cap ₹31,000 21.2% Total Mid Cap ₹38,500 26.3% SBI Small Cap Fund Small Cap ₹3,500 2.4% Nippon India Small Cap Fund Small Cap ₹2,000 1.4% Total Small Cap ₹5,500 3.8% Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund Flexi Cap ₹38,500 26.3% HDFC Focused Fund Focused ₹7,000 4.8% Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund Large & Mid Cap ₹2,500 1.7% Total Diversified Equity ₹48,000 32.8% Canara Robeco Multi Asset Multi Asset ₹1,500 1.0% HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund BAF ₹10,000 6.8% Total Hybrid / Debt-Oriented ₹11,500 7.9% Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Sectoral (Financial Services) ₹2,000 1.4% Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Sectoral (Financial Services) ₹1,500 1.0% Total Sectoral ₹3,500 2.4% Total SIP amount is approx.Rs.1.5 lakhs / month . I am having monthly sips for SBI small cap,nippon india small cap, dsp small cap rs.5000/-each in addition to above SIPs.My total MFs amount is approx.rs.75 lakhs. Though i am not sure how many months my assignment continue, immediately there is no threat.at present my health only is the criteria to continue and i may continue for maximum of one year.MY wife also may be having cash in various forms to the tune of Rs.50 lakhs. This is my financial status. Kindly guide me for a better and remunerative planning.aLSO PLEASE ADVISE MEWHETHER I CAN INVEST IN REIT AND SIF ALSO.PLEASE GUIDE ME.Best Regards.
Ans: Dear Nandakunduru,
Here is the analysis and recommendations for your Retirement planning. At 65, you are in a strong financial position with no liabilities, a ?2 lakh monthly income, your wife as a homemaker, and a son pursuing B.Tech. You own two apartments worth ~?2 crore, a plot worth ?75 lakh, ?25 lakh in PPF, ~?20 lakh in cash, ?30 lakh in stocks, and mutual funds worth ~?75–80 lakh. Your wife has an additional ~?50 lakh in liquid assets. You also invest ?1.5 lakh per month in 20+ mutual funds, heavily tilted towards mid- and small-cap schemes, making your portfolio overly aggressive for your age.

The most important steps now are to reduce risk, secure predictable income, and simplify your investments. Consolidate your mutual funds into 6–7 core schemes focusing on large-cap, flexi-cap, and limited mid-cap exposure, while reducing duplicate and high-volatility funds. Shift a large part of free cash—60 to 70 lakh—into safe income sources such as SCSS, FDs, RBI bonds, and debt funds to ensure stable monthly income. REITs and InvITs can be added (5–8%) for passive quarterly income.
Overall, with proper restructuring, you can comfortably generate ?1.1–1.4 lakh monthly post-retirement while preserving capital, supporting your son’s education, and ensuring long-term stability for your wife. Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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Answered on Nov 22, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 20, 2025Hindi
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Sir Need Financial advise ---- Dear sir I am 65 yrs of age ,with following basics ---- 1) I do not have any loan to pay ( Never taken loan ) , own floor in gurgaon,O2 daughter,(no son ) & got married , both are in job. Both Son in law .in job, Both are doing well. & in gurgaon . 2) Me & my wife ( 59yrs) are staying at gurgaon ,visiting native place in MP occasionally. 3) Monthly expenses around 70 to 75k 4 ) want to discontinue job from Jan 2026, ( Currently getting 75k PM ) 5 ) Invested 70L in SSSC schemes ,getting 1.4 L quaterly 6) Further want to invest 30/35L in Suitable fund. where can get 1..0L quaterly with funds to grow & safe , My wife also have some corpus about 10.0L excluding above 30/35L 7) will it be possible to achieve it ? Pls advise. .
Ans: Dear Sir,
At age 65, with no loans and a home in Gurgaon, you are well-positioned for a secure retirement. Your monthly expenses are around 70–75k, and your SCSS investment of 70 lakh already provides about 46,666 per month. You plan to stop working in January 2026 and wish to invest an additional. 30–35 lakh to generate a steady quarterly income with safety and some growth. A balanced approach can meet this goal. Placing about 20 lakh in high-quality corporate FDs or small finance bank FDs can offer around 8–8.5% returns, giving stable quarterly income. Investing? 10–12 lakh in conservative mutual fund categories such as Balanced Advantage or Equity Saving Funds through SWP can add moderate growth and controlled risk. Your wife’s 10 lakh corpus can be kept as an emergency fund split between liquid funds and fixed deposits. Together, these investments can generate around 69,000 per month, supporting your lifestyle comfortably without relying on children.
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Answered on Nov 22, 2025

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Hello gurus. Currently I am 36 years old. I have just started investing in mutual funds. (a) parag parekh flexi cap - 7500/- per month (B) GROWW nifty midcap 150 index fund -2500/- per month (C) mirae asset ELLS tax saver -5000/- (D) pGIM india mid cap opp. Fund -5000/- (E) quant infrastructure fund-3500/- (F) quant small cap fund -4000/- (G) qyant active fund -3500/- (H) quant absolute fund-5000/- Total i am investing 36000/- per month. I want to get 2 crore till 2035. Additionally i want to invest 1 lakh per annum So my questions is ARE THESE MUTUAL FUNDS ARE OK or I should change any fund and in case of change, which fund I should exit And where should I invest this additional 1 lkh rupee per annum. These all funds are direct growth funds.
Ans: Dear Rajesh,
At 36, you are investing ?36,000 per month across eight mutual funds, but your portfolio is cluttered and heavily tilted toward high-risk Quant schemes and mid/small caps. This reduces stability and creates unnecessary overlap. A cleaner, balanced structure will help you reach your ?2 crore target by 2035. Retain strong core funds like Parag Parikh Flexicap, Mirae Tax Saver, PGIM Midcap, and Nifty Midcap 150 Index. Exit Quant Infrastructure, Quant Active, and Quant Absolute, and reduce exposure to Quant Small Cap. Add stability through ICICI Balanced Advantage and a large-cap or flexicap fund such as ICICI Bluechip or Kotak Flexicap. Continue your SIP of ?36,000 but increase it by 10% annually to boost long-term compounding. The additional ?1 lakh per year can be invested in ICICI Balanced Advantage or Parag Parikh Flexicap to balance risk and growth. With disciplined allocation, controlled exposure to mid- and small-cap stocks, and systematic yearly SIP increases, achieving a ?2 crore corpus within the next 12 years is realistic and achievable. Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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Answered on Sep 03, 2025

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Subject: Request for Financial Planning Guidance Hi Sir, I am 43 years old, working in the IT sector along with my wife. We have a 1.5-year-old daughter. Below is our current financial profile: Income My monthly salary: ₹1.78 lakhs My wife’s monthly salary: ₹75,000 Investments & Savings NPS: ₹4 lakhs corpus (₹50,000 annual contribution) Equity: Invested ₹28 lakhs, current value ₹20 lakhs (₹8 lakhs loss) Mutual Funds: SIPs of ₹36,000/month (₹18,000 each), current value ₹2 lakhs PF: My PF ₹15 lakhs, wife’s PF ₹1 lakh Assets Residential property in a non-metro city worth ~₹1.2 crore Agricultural land in my village worth ~₹1 crore (no regular income generated) Loans Home Loan: ₹75 lakhs, outstanding ₹55 lakhs; EMI ₹68,000/month @ 7.6% Principal: ~₹30,000/month Interest: ~₹38,000/month Car Loan: ₹9 lakhs; EMI ₹22,000/month @ 7.8% Expenses & Savings Monthly household expenses (rent, groceries, etc.): ~₹30,000 Net savings after all commitments: ₹75,000–₹80,000/month Upcoming Commitments Daughter’s schooling expenses will begin in ~1.5 years My Queries I am considering selling the agricultural land (worth ~₹1 crore) and constructing a house for rental income (construction cost ~₹1 crore). Is this a wise decision? How can I repay my home loan faster and reduce interest burden? Given the current uncertainty in the IT sector, what would be a better strategy to build long-term wealth and secure my family’s future? Kindly suggest the best course of action.
Ans: Dear Vishwanath,At 43, you and your wife together earn ?2.53 lakh monthly, with a home loan EMI of ?68,000, car loan EMI of ?22,000, and household expenses of ?30,000. Net savings are about ?75,000–?80,000 monthly. Investments include EPF/NPS of ?20 lakh, mutual funds with ?36,000 SIPs, equity of ?20 lakh, and other savings. Assets include a residential property worth ?1.2 crore and agricultural land of ?1 crore. The key focus should be clearing the car loan quickly, building a ?10–12 lakh emergency corpus, and prepaying the home loan whenever possible. Avoid constructing a rental house as yields are low. Consolidate mutual funds into a focused portfolio, increase NPS gradually, secure adequate term and health cover, and start a dedicated education fund for your daughter.
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Answered on Sep 03, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 31, 2025Hindi
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Hi Team Need your advise on my current investment portfolio where I invest upto 6400 0 monthly. Currently I am 43 years old and targeting my investment to 2 cr. Are my investment in the right track. Please advise. Scheme Name distributed across and current value at 12lakhs. Have I chosen the right investments Axis Midcap Fund Growth Kotak Multicap Fund Growth Tata Digital India Fund Growth Kotak Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Kotak Small Cap Fund Growth Tata Balanced Advantage Fund Growth ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Growth UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Plan Growth Axis Midcap Direct Plan Growth Kotak Arbitrage Fund Growth Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund Plan Growth Tata Digital India Fund Direct Growth Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct Growth ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Growth Invesco India Largecap Fund Growth Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Direct Growth Kotak Manufacture in India Fund Growth Kotak Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Kotak Large Cap Fund Growth Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund Growth Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund Growth
Ans: Dear Friend,
At 43, you have built a corpus of ?12 lakh and are investing ?64,000 monthly with a target of ?2 crore. Your portfolio is spread across 20+ funds, with heavy overlap in midcap, smallcap, and largecap categories, along with sectoral and hybrid exposure. While diversification is good, excess duplication dilutes returns and adds complexity. You are overexposed to volatile mid/small caps and sectoral funds, while debt and hybrids are relatively underweighted. Simplifying into 6–7 quality funds—mixing large/flexicap, midcap, smallcap, balanced advantage, gold, and limited sectoral allocation—will provide better balance. With current investments, you are on track to cross ?3 crore in 15 years. Gradually shift part of equity into hybrid/debt after 50 and maintain an emergency buffer.
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Answered on Aug 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2025Hindi
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Sir, I am a 33 year old IT professional with monthly income of Rs 1.9 lakh. I have a homemaker spouse, a 2 year old daughter, and parents aged 60. Since 2014, I have been investing about 60 percent of my income. My portfolio is EPF and VPF of Rs 14.6 lakh, PPF for self and spouse of Rs 18 lakh, NPS of Rs 7.7 lakh with Rs 10000 monthly SIP, direct shares of Rs 17 lakh with Rs 15000 SIP, ETF and SGB of Rs 10 lakh, mutual funds of Rs 24 lakh with Rs 15000 SIP in 3 schemes, gold chit with Rs 10000 per month in GRT. for parents income Annuity insurance in Aditya Birla for Rs 3 lakh per year giving Rs 25000 per quarter , and corporate bonds of Rs 14.3 lakh yielding 11 percent monthly. We live in a rented house in Chennai for Rs 14000 per month, same lifestyle for the past six years. My parents are in a village. There is a suggestion to buy a flat by selling some investments. Should I buy a house now or continue with these investments. Please guide on the best asset allocation for child future and retirement considering possible risks in IT sector.
Ans: Dear Friend,
You have a strong savings habit (60% of income) and a well-diversified portfolio across EPF/VPF, PPF, NPS, equities, MFs, ETFs, gold, annuity, and bonds, plus low living costs (?14k rent). Your emergency and retirement foundation is strong. Buying a house now in Chennai would reduce liquidity and potentially disrupt your compounding, especially since real estate returns in metro flats often lag equities over the long term. Unless you foresee rent rising sharply or plan to settle permanently, continuing to rent while investing can grow wealth faster. For asset allocation: keep ~50–55% in equity (MF + shares + ETFs), 25–30% in fixed income (EPF, PPF, bonds), 10% in gold/SGB, and the rest in NPS. For your child’s future, start a dedicated equity index fund SIP; for retirement, maintain high equity allocation until 50, then gradually shift to debt. Continue reviewing allocation yearly and diversify against IT sector job risks. Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

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Hi I am 44 years old now and working in a software company and I am getting take home salary around 2 lacpa. I am maintaining 2 ppfs account in which one is with my name and other one is with my wife name. After 2 to 3 years those will be going to comple and the total amount I will get is around 50 lac. I have one personal loan of 10 lac in that current outstanding amount is 9 lac and also I have 2 topup home loans which around 42 lac and also I am investing 9100 monthly to my nps account right the outstanding balace in that nps is 9.5 lac. I have 2 sons, in that one is studying inter first year other one is studying 9th class. Could you please suggest me on how can I plan my retirement efffecient
Ans: Laxman, at 44, you're at a pivotal point in your financial journey. With a take-home salary of ?2 lakhs, you're doing well, but streamlining your finances now will ensure a peaceful retirement. First, use a portion of your upcoming ?50 lakh PPF maturity to clear the ?9 lakh personal loan—freeing you from high-interest debt. Then, prioritize building a retirement corpus of ?2.5–3 crore by age 60. Continue and, if possible, increase your NPS contributions and start SIPs in balanced and flexi-cap mutual funds. For your sons’ education, allocate ?15–20 lakh into conservative funds and start a ?10–15K monthly SIP. Also, plan to prepay the ?42 lakh home loans over the next 7–8 years using any surpluses. Keep ?5–7 lakh liquid for emergencies, and ensure adequate life and health insurance. With discipline and consistent investing, you can achieve both your family and retirement goals smoothly. Stay focused—you’re on the right track.

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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

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Hello sir, i am 41 years old. Currently drawing inhamd salary of 1.8 lacs per month. Currently i am possessing two properties with EMI of 80000 per month. Currently i am having monthly sip of 6000/- per month in MF . Also i having 28 lacs corpos in EPF and 23 lacs in NPS. I have 7 lacs in liquid cash and around 7 lacs in shares and MF. I have two sons (8 and 13 yrs) Kindly provide me financial plan for futire education of kids and loan repayment at the earliest
Ans: Hi Pankaj, you're on a solid financial foundation with ?1.8L monthly income, ?28L in EPF, ?23L in NPS, and some investments in mutual funds and stocks. However, with ?80K EMI and limited SIPs, it's time to refocus. First, allocate ?4L from your ?7L cash as an emergency fund and use ?3L toward home loan prepayment if no penalties apply. Start goal-based SIPs of ?15K/month for your sons' education (ages 13 and 8) in diversified equity funds like PPFAS Flexicap or HDFC Hybrid Equity. Gradually increase SIPs each year. Review and optimise your NPS allocation towards equity to benefit from long-term growth. Ensure that you and your family are adequately insured beyond your employer's health plans. Avoid pausing investments to repay loans unless necessary. With consistent investing and smart cash flow management, you can achieve debt freedom and fund your children’s education without financial stress. You’re in control—now just stay disciplined.

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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

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I am 41 year old, 14 year working exp in store manager and purchase department industry in hospital construction and automobile, from 2022 started own interior exterior houses work and ready to move house service ,but unfortunately git loss and closed all from last 3 month , no income source companies not considering fir jobs , what to do ,kindly guide ,loan emi is huge and income source zero, what to do, kindly guide confidence also lower
Ans: Dear Abhishek, you’ve had 14 years of solid experience in store management and purchasing across industries like hospital construction and automobiles—that’s a strong foundation. Starting your own interior and housing business in 2022 was a bold move, and although it didn’t go as planned, it shows your entrepreneurial spirit. Currently, with no income and mounting loan EMIs, I know things can feel overwhelming. First, approach your bank to restructure or defer EMIs—many offer relief in tough times. Next, cut non-essential expenses and focus on finding immediate income. With your background, you can explore short-term contract roles or freelance work on platforms like UrbanClap, Apna, or even reach out to contacts from your old network.

Update your resume to highlight your strengths—vendor management, cost control, and procurement. Don’t hesitate to take a step back to re-enter the job market; stability now is more important than pride. Also, don’t let this period affect your self-worth. Set small, achievable goals each day, lean on family and friends for emotional support, and remember: this is a temporary phase. You’ve bounced back before, and with determination, you will again. Your experience is valuable—channel it wisely, and keep moving forward.
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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

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I am 46 year old with monthly joint salary (incl. Wife) of 3.03L per month take home with 10% annual increment. I have investments in MF 33.76L (LC 15.56 + MC 8.9L + SC 2.9L + Silver +& Gold 2.19L + Debt 1.7L + orhers 2.46). I have invested in ETF 2.13L (LC 58K + MC 27K + SC 27K + Debt 21K + Gold 80K). Further Invested directly in Stocks through Demats 15.69L (LC 6L + MC 4.64L + SC 4.63L). I have FDs 18.44L & Kalyan fold scheme 1.8L maturing in 2025 end, 2026, 2027. I have ICICI PMS ( LC 26.18L + Contra 25.91 L) since 12 June 2024. I make monthly SIPs of 248200 (MF 98K + ETF 30K + Kalyan Gold deposit scheme of 20K + Stocks 50K + FD 50K). MY monthly EMIs are 51523 (Home Loan 21523 balance 33 EMI + 2 Car Loans 30000 Balance 35 EMI). My son is in Class 10th seeking Architecture career till Masters i.e. further education of 9 years). I have flat rented with monthly 14K rent from Indirapuram Ghaziabad 2BHK flat purchased in 2011 and 2.8K monthly Metlife payout balance for 15 years. My wife runs Eurokids Preschool Franchise and takes care of home expenses with her business turnovwr presently about 20L per annum. I want to take gap of 2 years for my sons +2 studies from Kota to prepare for Architectural exams (JEE paper 2, Advance, NATA and CAA), focus on my health (I am diabetic for last 15 years) and enhance my skills in BIM in civil engineering. I have family health insurance of 15L annually and Life Insurance of 10L from Aviva & LIC maturing in 3 years with additional payout of 12.75L. My monthly house Expenditure is only 20-30K incl. Payout to my mother, grocery and others as we have settled in Dhanbad with another 3BHK loan free house and preschool small business. Shall I return back to salaried work after 2 years gap to increase my current investment corpus of 1.32 Cr targeted for 1.5Cr. By March 2026 as I have been wolkaholic for past 22 years career?. Can plan my retirement with 1.5 cr corpus with SWP for living and carryover with Quantity & Contracts Consultant through work from home for pleasureas empty mind is devil'shome? Your expert advice shall be highly advisable in my future decision making.
Ans: With minimal expenses, good insurance coverage, and disciplined investing, reaching a ?1.5 Cr corpus by March 2026 is achievable. Post-gap, part-time consulting is advised to maintain income and engagement. Retirement with a ?1.5 Cr corpus is feasible if supplemented with SWP, rental income, and occasional consulting. Regular review, strategic reallocation, and a separate education fund will ensure financial stability and peace of mind. The current strategy is sound and sustainable.
You’ve built a solid foundation — taking a 2-year purposeful pause is not only justified, it’s well-earned. With minimal liabilities, diversified income, and ongoing SIPs, your target corpus and long-term retirement needs are well within reach. Returning to work as a contract consultant after 2 years is a great way to ease into semi-retirement with dignity, fulfillment, and financial security.

You're on the right path, Amit — just continue to review and rebalance every 6 months.

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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Jun 29, 2025Hindi
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Hello sir, This is in connection to your previous insightful guidence. 1.I have stopped my investment in postal life insurance. 2. Started term insurance. Thereafter, i need little more from u. Before that i would like to reframe my financials as under- In hand salary - 48k Home loan emi- 21k Term insurance- 1.3k Domestic expences- 15k (roughly) Reserves monthly- 4/5k Amt available for investment- 6k approx. Kindly suggest over the info given with goal of 1.5cr. @ when i am 50. At present my age is 33 yrs. Along with that i will be incresing investment 10% annually.
Ans: Dear Friend,
At 33, with a take-home salary of ?48,000 and a home loan EMI of ?21,000, you’ve made commendable financial choices—starting a term insurance plan and stopping postal life insurance. You have around ?6,000 monthly available for investment and aim to build a corpus of ?1.5 crore by age 50 (in 17 years). By starting a SIP of ?6,000/month and increasing it by 10% annually, while targeting an average return of 12% via diversified equity mutual funds (like Parag Parikh Flexi Cap, Mirae Asset Large Cap, or HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund), you can realistically reach your target. Additionally, allocate ?4–5K/month to build a ?50,000 emergency fund to handle unexpected expenses. Continue your disciplined approach and review your investments yearly to adjust for inflation and income growth. This simple yet consistent strategy can help you achieve financial freedom by age 50. Stay invested and stay disciplined.

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Answered on Jul 02, 2025

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Hello sir, Follow up to my previous question.. I have 2 plots in my town which may value nearly 20 lk each. Planning build rented 2 floor house (two 1bhk & one 2bhk) in another plot by selling one and using my current saving in different places like FD, chit funds and few small hand loans amount and in my town 2bhk rent is 10-11 thousand.. I'm not going for loan I can manage with my other savings and next year earnings.. currently 30k SIP is on going in mutual funds.. is this is a good idea to generate fixed/low risk rented income.. ? Or should I hold both plots without rented house.. please suggest..
Ans: Dear Pradeep, Building a rental house on one of your plots is a smart, low-risk way to generate passive income, especially if your town has steady rental demand. With potential monthly earnings of ?20–22k, it can provide financial stability without relying on loans. Ensure you keep part of your savings liquid for emergencies and future needs, and account for maintenance costs. If rental demand is uncertain, you may consider holding both plots for capital appreciation. Overall, your plan is sound—just maintain a balance between real estate and your ongoing SIP investments for long-term financial health and income diversification. If your town has good rental demand and you’re not relying on loans, go ahead with constructing one house — it’s a solid, low-risk plan for passive income. Just keep an emergency fund aside, continue your ?30k SIPs, and stay diversified, estimating construction vs rental ROI. For flats, it is different, and for commercial properties, it is different. if your property is on a main road, you can create some shops or godown that can generate more ROI compared to flats. Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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Answered on May 25, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - May 23, 2025
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I am 42 years and My husband is 45, We both are running a Sofa manufacturing factory.We have 2 kids 1 is in grade 6 and another is 3.5 years old. We don't have any EMI,I have saved money to both of my children 6 lakhs each in FD. Myself and my husband have saved around 30 lakhs which we have kept in FD, we have health insurance and 5 lakhs I have invested in ICICI mutual funds. We have our own house, car which are EMI free. Since too much competition in Sofa industry gradually business has gone down . If we decide to close our factory how much money should I have in my account to lead happy and tension free retirement life or what should we do know to have a good life.
Ans: Dear Friend,
You're in a strong financial position—no EMIs, own home, and decent savings. At 42 and 45, with two young children, you still have 10–15 years to earn and build wealth for a peaceful retirement actively.
You're financially stable with ?30L in FDs, ?12L saved for kids, and ?5L in mutual funds. But if you plan to close your factory, assess alternate income sources or part-time work. To retire comfortably, aim to build a corpus of ?3–4 crore over the next 15 years through a mix of equity mutual funds (SIP ?50–70k/month), PPF, and targeted investments for your kids' higher education. Keep 1–2 years of expenses in liquid funds. Since you’re debt-free, focus on maximising savings and generating passive income to ensure a tension-free retired life.
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Answered on May 25, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - May 23, 2025
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Hi Financial Guru's I am 32 and my wife 30 years old (no kids) earning 4L/mnth and also we have 1.3L/mnth of rental income , total 5.3L/mnth post taxation We have a home loan of 2.2 cr currently for 29 years old at 7.5% intrest Our goal is to close the home loan and create enough savings to retire at the age of 45 without worrying about the study of a kid. We are expecting to spend 1L/mnth once we reach age of 45, Based on our current spends trend ( also adding the inflation and educational expenses of a kid) Please Advise us the mode and the amount required to save to achieve this target of ours before we reach 45. Currently we don't have any savings of our own in any form.
Ans: Dear Friend,
You have a strong foundation with a combined monthly income of ? 5.3 L and a clear goal to retire by 45. Prioritise building an emergency fund of ?10–15 L first. Then, the monthly surplus (after expenses and EMIs) will be split between aggressive investments (70% in equity mutual funds/SIPs) and moderate options like PPF or NPS (30%). Target building a retirement corpus of ?6–7 crore by 45, which can support ?1L/month inflation-adjusted expenses. Simultaneously, prepay your home loan aggressively—aim to close it in 10–12 years by channeling bonuses/rent. Use term/life insurance and plan for your child’s education via dedicated SIPs. Disciplined investing is key to achieving your goals. Advice is to meet a Financial Advisor and create your life and goal plan.
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Answered on May 19, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - May 18, 2025
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I am 47 years old, have saved approx 2.3 crs through mutual funds, nps, epf, etc. I save around Rs1.25 lacs pm. I wish to work for 5-8 more years. My son is in 12th and wants to pursue engineering. I live in office provided lease accommodation and dont own any house. Is purchasing a house in my name necessary or can I just continue to save for retirement and stay on rent? Will the corpus be enough when i retire after 5-8 years?
Ans: At 47, with a solid corpus of ?2.3 crore and monthly savings of ?1.25 lakh, you're on a strong financial path. If you continue saving for 5–8 years, assuming modest growth (10% annually), your corpus could grow to around ?4.5–5.5 crore—potentially sufficient for a comfortable retirement, especially if expenses are kept in check.

Buying a house isn’t strictly necessary unless emotional security or future housing stability is a priority. Renting can remain viable if you're disciplined with investments and ensure rising rents don’t strain your retirement income. You may also consider buying a smaller house closer to retirement, funded partially by your corpus, without compromising long-term returns.

Also factor in your son’s engineering expenses in the next few years, which could temporarily reduce your savings rate. Ensure you’re adequately insured (life and health) and have an emergency fund. A financial plan aligning your retirement income needs with inflation-adjusted expenses will help fine-tune your decisions.
Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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Answered on May 19, 2025

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Dear Sir, Me and my wife are 39 years old, our total in hand income from salary is 1.3 lakhs. I have a car loan EMI of 28100, 4 yrs left in tenure. We have personal loan EMI of total of 25k monthly and 4 yrs remaining. We have invested in 3k monthly in PPF and 6k monthly SIP in MF (both of us incuded). We pay rent of 26k per month. Our kid is 2.5 yrs old and we have put him in daycare as we have to go office. Daycare expenses are 9k per month, including his 3 times meal. Petrol expenses are 7k per month (have to take our own car as using public/shared/office transport takes additional 1 hr to an fro from office). Broadband and moble connection together costs us 2.2k per month and Electricity is 1.8k per month. Remaing amount is spent in Groceries+Misc. We dont have any gold/own house/land/parents house or any savings left nor do we have any cash left. We dnt have any insurance for neither of us. Our child is growing and we need money for his education and futue, we need to buy a home for ourself. How to plan for our child's education and future and our retirement and our income and our future.
Ans: Dear Deepankar,
At 39, with a child and heavy EMIs, focus first on stability. Get term insurance (?1 crore each) and family health insurance (?10–15 lakh). Build a 3-month emergency fund by cutting discretionary spends. Consider refinancing loans to reduce monthly EMIs. Pause SIPs temporarily; restart once debts ease. Shift to a more affordable rental if possible. Delay home buying until finances improve. Track every expense and optimize where possible. Later, restart SIPs for your child’s education and your retirement. Discipline and clear priorities now will secure your family's financial future. Consult a financial planner to structure goals and investment strategy effectively.
Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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