My friend has only INR 100 Lacs in cash and is retired now. What should be his investment portfolio that gives him regular income for living? Also earning good amount on his investments.

Ans: Hello Anand and thank you for writing in.

To generate a corpus of Rs.1 Crore in 8 years, you need to start SIP's of around 61,000 every month.

You can begin by investing in:

1-Samco Flexicap-Rs.21,000
2-Edelweiss Nifty 100 Quality 30 TRI Index Fund-Rs.20,000
3-DSP Quant Fund-Rs.20,000

Annually stepping up the SIP's will help you create a larger corpus.

Ans: If he is retired and needs regular income, he has to move all his assets to DEBT schemes which will fetch him regular returns. Also look at the ratings before investing in debt products. If he wants to keep some portion of his wealth and pass on to next generation then he can buy high dividend paying stocks, which will have income from dividends.

Ans: From when do you need 30k. Invest in equity mutual funds

Ans: You own a house and a property worth Rs 28 lakh. These are valuable assets. Your income is Rs 33,000 per month. You need to plan for your children’s education, daughter’s marriage, and retirement. Start step by step.

Build an Emergency Fund
Set aside 3–6 months of expenses for emergencies. Begin small with Rs 3,000–5,000 monthly savings. Use a bank savings account or liquid mutual fund. This fund provides security in tough times.

Secure Your Family with Term Insurance
Buy a term insurance policy for at least Rs 50 lakh. This protects your family financially in your absence. Premiums are affordable and provide peace of mind.

Health Insurance is Essential
Buy a family floater health insurance plan. Ensure coverage of at least Rs 10 lakh. This protects against medical expenses and reduces financial strain.

Create a Monthly Budget
Track your monthly expenses and income. Allocate a portion to savings and investments. Prioritise essential expenses over luxuries.

Plan for Children’s Education
Start investing for your children’s higher education. Open a recurring deposit or invest in a child-specific mutual fund plan. Begin with small contributions and increase them gradually.

Plan for Daughter’s Marriage
Allocate a portion of the Rs 28 lakh property for this goal. You can sell it in the future when needed. Start a small savings plan to support this goal as well.

Start Investing in Mutual Funds
Invest in mutual funds for long-term goals like retirement. Begin with Rs 2,000–3,000 per month. Choose diversified or balanced funds for steady growth.

Sell the Gifted Property Strategically
Keep the property for now unless urgent funds are required. Use its value as a backup for future needs like education or marriage.

Focus on Retirement Planning
You must plan for retirement as a priority. Start a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for tax-free savings. Consider investing in mutual funds for long-term growth.

Benefits of Regular Funds and CFP Guidance
Investing through regular funds provides professional advice. Certified Financial Planners guide you with tailored strategies. They align your investments with your goals.

Avoid Direct and Index Funds
Direct funds lack professional guidance. Index funds only mirror the market and may underperform actively managed funds. Actively managed funds offer higher growth potential with expert management.

Monitor Tax Implications
Equity mutual funds’ LTCG above Rs 1.25 lakh is taxed at 12.5%. STCG is taxed at 20%. Plan your withdrawals strategically to minimise taxes.

Teach Financial Discipline
Educate your children about savings and budgeting. Encourage them to value money and save wisely.

Finally
Focus on one goal at a time. Build an emergency fund first. Secure your family with insurance. Start investing small amounts for long-term goals. Seek guidance from a Certified Financial Planner for better results.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

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