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Ramesh Question by Ramesh on Nov 20, 2023Hindi
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Hi Sir, I am 42 yrs old working in IT, looking for best investment for my children's education, 9 old girl, studying in 4th std- need to invest for 8 yrs 6 old boy, studying in 1st std- need to invest for 11 yrs My plan is to get 75 lakhs each when they reach 12th std, I am okay to invest 40 to 50k per month, pls advise

Ans: Please take term insurance to cover yourself and then invest the balance in diversified equity funds as you are investing for long term.
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Ans: Given your investment horizon and target corpus for your children's education, it's important to adopt a disciplined and strategic investment approach. Here's a suggested plan:

Determine Risk Tolerance: Assess your risk tolerance and investment objectives to choose suitable investment options.

Asset Allocation: Allocate your investment across a mix of equity and debt instruments to balance risk and return potential.

Equity Investments: Consider investing a significant portion of your monthly contribution in equity-oriented mutual funds, such as diversified equity funds, large-cap funds, and balanced funds. These funds have the potential to deliver higher returns over the long term but come with higher volatility. Since you have a relatively long investment horizon, you can afford to ride out market fluctuations.

Debt Investments: Allocate a portion of your investment towards debt instruments like fixed deposits, debt mutual funds, or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for stability and capital preservation. Debt investments provide a steady income stream and help mitigate overall portfolio risk.

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): Invest systematically through SIPs to benefit from rupee cost averaging and mitigate market volatility. Set up SIPs in the selected mutual funds based on your risk profile and investment goals.

Regular Monitoring and Review: Monitor your investments periodically and review your portfolio's performance. Make necessary adjustments to your investment strategy based on changing market conditions, financial goals, and risk tolerance.

Consultation with Financial Advisor: Consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor who can provide personalized guidance based on your specific financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance.

By following a disciplined investment approach and diversifying your portfolio across various asset classes, you can work towards achieving your target corpus of 75 lakhs for each child's education within the specified timeframe.
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First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear that you are currently pursuing your 12th grade in the Commerce field. To answer your question first, I would like to let you know that we only deal with overseas education. Concerning your query as to whether you should pursue a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), I would like to tell you that your interests, the abilities you intend developing, and your professional objectives, play a key role in deciding between pursuing a B.Com and BBA. Subjects pertaining to accounting, business law, finance, and economics are primarily covered in the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) program. On the contrary, a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of business management, viz., human resources, finance, marketing, and operations is offered in a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program.

If the technical aspects of economics, finance, and accounting appeal to you, B.Com could be a better option. Nevertheless, if learning about management principles, business strategy, and leadership skills, is what interests you, then BBA could be a wiser choice.

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It's great as a partner to support home and your spouse when there's a need. BUT now, you seem to have a lazy man oops boy to take care of now. Kindly stop doling out money for his pleasures. Let him earn and do his bit for the family. He's just getting used to putting his legs up and taking a very long break which he doesn't intend to come out of. It's a great habit and he's enjoying the convenience of it all.
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