Hi, I am 47 years old and have been working in IT industry for last 24 years. Now I am kind of tired of working in this area and I want to retire and do something that I am passionate about. I am more interested into creative line. I have a YouTube channel where I have posted my own directed couple of short movies that were appreciated by my family and friends. I want to choose another career option as film making or direction for rest of my career. Would it be a good decision to switch career at this stage? What are the available options to train myself at professional level while I switch?

Ans: Hello;

What is the retirement income you expect?

Are there any financial goals that need to be funded before/after retirement?

Any loans?

Please clarify.

Thanks;

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Ans: Hello dear.
It is better to visit the official website of RV college to know more the cut-offs as the admission are based on the entrance exams like JEE Main, COMEDK, and KCET. The cutoff for each course and exam varies from year to year. To get a seat in CSE via JEE in a reputed college like NIT are parallel, one has to score in the range of 97-99 percentile..

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Ans: You will have to register a new entity, because startup has a "start date" clause and 35 year old business may not be registered as a startup. Please consult a CA/ Consultant who can help you register in startup India.

Ans: Look out for smaller companies. Connect with your fiends and family to check if there are openings in the organisation they are working. In the meantime see if you can start something of your own.

Ans: Hello Dear.
Here is the point-wise reply to your question: (1) It is safe to join an integrated program. (2) This is a legal process and there is no role of CBSE in this integration. (3) Success depends upon the hard work of the student. Many students achieve success without joining any coaching center or even test batch (4) We are unable to suggest one of the names of a coaching center as every coaching center has its working style. Some like and some dislike it. It is better to ask the students of both these coaching centers, take a brief review, and then choose the one that is suitable to you from all angles. Best of luck for your future.
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Ans: Surely you will get chance in good NITs.Best of luck.Professor......:)

Ans: You can try in low ranked NITs and State Government Engineering Colleges.Best of luck.Professor......:)

Ans: You will retire in April 2025 with a corpus of Rs 40 lakh. Your goal is to get a steady monthly income of Rs 30,000 while ensuring your capital grows.

A secure investment strategy is essential. It should balance income, safety, and growth.

 

Key Challenges in Your Retirement Plan
Generating a stable monthly income without depleting capital.

Beating inflation so that income remains sufficient.

Minimising risk while getting reasonable returns.

Ensuring liquidity for unexpected expenses.

 

Dividing Your Corpus for Stability and Growth
Your corpus should be divided into different categories. Each category serves a purpose.

 

1. Emergency Fund – Rs 5 Lakh
Keep Rs 3 lakh in a high-interest savings account.

Keep Rs 2 lakh in a liquid fund for better returns.

This fund helps handle unexpected expenses without touching investments.

 

2. Monthly Income Fund – Rs 25 Lakh
Invest in a mix of debt mutual funds and conservative hybrid funds.

These funds offer better returns than bank FDs.

Withdraw Rs 30,000 per month using a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP).

This ensures stable income while keeping the capital growing.

 

3. Growth-Oriented Fund – Rs 10 Lakh
Invest in a balanced mix of equity mutual funds.

This helps to beat inflation and grow wealth over time.

Do not withdraw from this fund for at least 7-10 years.

This will help in long-term capital appreciation.

 

Why Not Rely Entirely on Fixed Deposits?
Bank FDs give lower returns than inflation.

Tax on FD interest reduces post-tax returns.

Debt mutual funds offer better tax efficiency and higher returns.

 

Why Avoid Index Funds?
Index funds only follow the market and cannot adjust to downturns.

Actively managed funds are handled by professional fund managers.

These funds can reduce losses in a falling market.

They offer better long-term returns than index funds.

 

Why Not Invest in Direct Mutual Funds?
Direct funds require constant tracking and decision-making.

Investing through an MFD with CFP credentials ensures better fund selection.

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) helps in portfolio rebalancing.

This reduces investment mistakes and improves long-term returns.

 

How to Manage Inflation Every Year?
Increase your withdrawal amount by 5-6% per year.

Keep a portion in equity funds for growth.

Do not withdraw from growth-oriented funds in the first 7-10 years.

This ensures your capital lasts longer and grows.

 

Rebalancing Your Portfolio Regularly
Check investments every year.

Move money from growth funds to income funds when needed.

Adjust withdrawal amounts based on expenses and market conditions.

 

Finally
Your plan should ensure financial security and peace of mind. A well-diversified portfolio will help you get a stable income while growing your wealth. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can help you optimise this strategy.

 

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner

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