Hello Jindal I am 46 Y old just lose my well paid job . Require your suggestion for continuous getting money from interest . I have 3 flats . First one is loan fee. Second one has 6 L loan remaining . 3 rd one has 1.18 Cr loan . I require 40 L for my daughter education 2024-2028 and require 40 L sone education 2028-2032.i also want 1 L per month now onwards for meeting daily needs.i have following investment. Mutual funds 14.5 L . FD 5 L Government Bond 10 L PPF wife 17.5 L PPF my self 7.5 L and othe nsc bond share 9 L . I will get approx 20 L from my employee and have 72 L in EPF and 4 L wife EPF. Please guide me . Should I sold my flat and pay out the loan of 1.18 Cr and move in same home . If I do then I left with 40 L .

Ans: Given your current situation, it's essential to reassess your investment strategy and prioritize long-term financial goals. Here's a suggested plan:

Immediate Action on Shares: Consider selling the shares to minimize further losses and reinvest the remaining amount in more stable investment avenues like mutual funds.

Mutual Fund Investment: With the proceeds from the shares (5L), consider investing in mutual funds. Given your long-term goals, opt for diversified equity funds or balanced funds that offer growth potential with comparatively lower risk.

Emergency Fund: Since your monthly savings are limited, focus on building an emergency fund equivalent to at least 6-12 months of your expenses. Keep this fund in a liquid or low-risk investment option like a savings account or short-term debt fund.

Child Education and Marriage: For your children's education and marriage goals, consider starting SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) in equity mutual funds. Allocate funds based on the respective time horizons and risk appetite.

Retirement Planning: Since you have a flat as an asset, ensure that you continue to pay off the home loan EMIs regularly. Additionally, allocate a portion of your monthly savings towards retirement planning through SIPs in retirement-focused mutual funds or NPS (National Pension Scheme).

Regular Review: Regularly review your investment portfolio's performance and make necessary adjustments based on changing market conditions, financial goals, and risk tolerance.

Seek Professional Advice: Consider consulting a financial advisor who can provide personalized guidance tailored to your specific financial situation and goals.

By following these steps and staying disciplined in your investment approach, you can work towards achieving your financial goals and securing your family's future.

Ans: I'm sorry to hear about your job loss, but it's commendable that you're taking proactive steps to manage your finances during this challenging time. Let's create a plan to address your immediate needs and long-term goals:

• Home Loan Repayment: Selling your other two flats to repay the home loan is a prudent decision, as it will relieve you of the burden of the EMI and reduce financial stress.

• Emergency Fund: It's essential to maintain an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses and loss of income. Since you'll have 70 lakhs from the sale of your flats, consider keeping a portion of this amount aside as your emergency fund, ideally in a liquid and accessible form like a savings account or short-term FD.

• Children's Education: With 60 lakhs earmarked for your children's education, you can explore investment options that offer growth potential over the medium to long term. Consider a combination of equity mutual funds, balanced funds, and fixed-income instruments to achieve your education goals. Since your daughter is in 12th grade, you may need to prioritize her education expenses in the near term.

• Retirement Planning: Your goal of having 1 lakh per month from next month onwards for retirement can be achieved by structuring your existing investments wisely. With 70 lakhs in EPF, 30 lakhs in PPF (maturing in 2026), and other fixed deposits and mutual funds, you have a solid foundation. You can explore options like Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS), and systematic withdrawal plans (SWPs) from mutual funds to generate a regular income stream in retirement.

• Income Replacement: Since you'll no longer have a regular income from employment, it's crucial to plan for income replacement. Your wife's income of 50,000 per month will provide some support, but you may need to supplement it with income generated from your investments.

• Expense Management: Given your monthly expenses of 75,000, it's essential to budget carefully and prioritize your spending. Look for areas where you can cut costs without compromising on essentials.

• Professional Advice: Consider consulting with a Certified Financial Planner who can help you develop a comprehensive financial plan tailored to your specific circumstances and goals. They can provide valuable guidance on investment strategies, tax planning, and retirement planning.

In conclusion, while losing your job is undoubtedly challenging, with careful planning and prudent financial management, you can navigate this period of transition successfully. By leveraging your existing assets and making strategic investment decisions, you can work towards achieving your children's education goals and securing a comfortable retirement for yourself. Stay focused, stay positive, and remember that you're not alone in this journey.

Ans: Your combined monthly income from you and your father is Rs. 75,000.
Total EMIs for loans and chit contributions amount to Rs. 49,000.
You are left with Rs. 26,000 to manage household expenses, children's education, and other needs.
You have two LIC policies with an annual premium of Rs. 56,000.
Selling your house may yield around Rs. 42 to 45 lakhs, which can be used to clear your debts.
Priority Recommendations
1. Debt Clearance Strategy
Clearing high-interest loans should be your top priority.

Focus on repaying the following in this order:

Company loan (Rs. 1.5 lakh, EMI Rs. 4,000)
LIC loan (Rs. 2 lakh, EMI Rs. 2,000)
Father's loan (Rs. 4 lakh, EMI Rs. 14,000)
HDFC loan (Rs. 7.2 lakh, EMI Rs. 14,000)
Consider selling your house if you are comfortable shifting to a rental property.

After clearing all debts, you may still have around Rs. 25 lakhs for investments.

2. Managing LIC Policies
You mentioned loans against your LIC policies.
Review the surrender value of these policies.
If they are investment-oriented (like money-back or endowment plans), surrendering may be wise.
Use the funds to clear loans or invest in mutual funds for better returns.
3. Investment Strategy Post-Debt Clearance
If you sell your house and have Rs. 25 lakhs remaining:

Emergency Fund: Keep Rs. 4 to 5 lakhs aside in a fixed deposit or liquid fund.
Children's Education Fund: Allocate Rs. 10 to 12 lakhs to balanced mutual funds for long-term growth.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): Start monthly SIPs of Rs. 15,000 in diversified mutual funds.
Retirement Fund: Invest Rs. 5 to 7 lakhs in a mix of equity and hybrid funds for long-term wealth creation.
4. Expense Management Tips
Reduce unnecessary expenses and focus on essential needs.
Review your children's school fees and explore scholarships or fee concessions if possible.
Create a monthly household budget to monitor spending.
5. Chit Fund Contributions
Continue with the chit fund for the remaining 15 months if possible.
Avoid renewing or joining new chit funds in the future.
Use the proceeds from the chit fund payout to build your emergency fund or invest.
6. Insurance Adequacy
Your current insurance policies may not provide adequate life coverage.
Ensure you have a pure term insurance plan with coverage of at least Rs. 1 crore.
Ensure comprehensive health insurance for your entire family, including your father.
Final Insights
Selling your house seems like a practical solution given your financial strain. Clearing debts will free up Rs. 34,000 per month, providing financial stability. Investing wisely in mutual funds can secure your children's education and your family's future.

Stay disciplined with your financial plan, avoid further loans, and focus on wealth creation through systematic investments.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

Ans: Hello;

Suppose you sell your house and clear your loans and other liabilities but where will you & your family stay?

How much rental per month would be required to get an adequate house on rent?

Please clarify. Based on your input we can advise you suitably.

Thanks;

Ans: You have taken some good financial steps already. You have a stable income, some good savings in fixed deposits, and you are aware of your expenses. This clarity will help us plan better.

Let us now work on how to:

Repay your home loan early

Keep emergency funds ready

Increase investments wisely

Improve your financial stability

Let us go step by step.

1. Your Current Financial Snapshot
Monthly Income: Rs. 1,47,000

Monthly Outgo:

Car Loan EMI: Rs. 12,985

Personal Loan EMI: Rs. 4,000

Term Insurance Premium: Rs. 2,800

LIC Premium (Yearly Rs. 45,000): Rs. 3,750

Home Support to Parents: Rs. 15,000

Household Expenses: Rs. 41,000

Mutual Fund SIP: Rs. 7,000

Total Monthly Outgo: Around Rs. 86,535

Monthly Surplus: Around Rs. 60,465

Home Loan: Rs. 49,59,000 – started May 2025 – Tenure: 30 years

Car Loan EMI: Rs. 12,985 – 2 years left

Personal Loan Balance: Rs. 86,000 – Rs. 4,000/month

Fixed Deposits: Rs. 10 lakh + Rs. 7 lakh + Rs. 3 lakh = Rs. 20 lakhs

Mutual Funds: Rs. 1.8 lakhs

Provident Fund: Rs. 2.5 lakhs

2. Emergency Fund Creation
You must keep 6 months of expenses aside as emergency fund.

Your monthly fixed expenses: approx Rs. 86,000

Emergency fund required: Around Rs. 5 to 5.5 lakhs

Keep this in a separate savings account or a liquid mutual fund.

Use Rs. 5 lakhs from your Rs. 20 lakhs FD for this purpose.

This emergency fund is not for investment. Use only in real emergency.

3. Settle Short-Term Loans First
Personal Loan:

Outstanding is Rs. 86,000 only

Use Rs. 86,000 from your FDs and close it immediately

You save interest and reduce one EMI immediately

This gives instant relief to your cash flow

Car Loan:

Two years of EMIs left at Rs. 12,985/month

If interest rate is above 10%, prepay some amount after personal loan closure

Use Rs. 2 lakhs from FD if affordable

Even partial prepayment helps save future interest

4. Home Loan Repayment Strategy
Home loan is large – Rs. 49.59 lakhs – tenure 30 years

Long tenure means huge interest burden over time

Try to reduce the tenure, not just EMI

Use part of your monthly surplus (Rs. 60,000 approx) for prepayment

Even Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 extra every month can cut tenure by years

Use Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 7 lakhs from your FD for lump sum prepayment

This reduces interest cost significantly

Aim to close loan in 15 to 18 years instead of 30

Keep a buffer from FD aside for any future cash flow gap

5. Increase Investments Gradually
After setting aside Rs. 5 lakhs for emergency

After paying Rs. 86,000 personal loan

You will still have approx Rs. 14 lakhs FD left

Invest Rs. 5 lakhs into mutual funds in phased manner

Do not invest full amount in one shot

Start STP (Systematic Transfer Plan) from liquid fund to equity fund

Continue your existing Rs. 7,000 SIP

Increase SIP by Rs. 2,000 every 6 months as your surplus grows

Long-term mutual fund investing can create wealth

Use only regular plans and invest through an experienced MFD with CFP certification

Avoid direct plans – no guidance, no review, no support during market fall

6. Review LIC Policies
LIC Premium: Rs. 45,000 yearly

If this includes traditional policies or ULIPs, they usually give low return

If it is not a pure term plan, consider surrendering

Reinvest the amount in mutual funds for better return

Check surrender value before taking decision

Keep your term plan running, it is needed for family security

7. Use Mutual Funds More Effectively
Your current SIP is Rs. 7,000

Your total mutual fund corpus is Rs. 1.8 lakhs

Mutual funds are more tax efficient and better for wealth creation

Use only actively managed funds through MFD with CFP guidance

Avoid index funds – they copy the market, cannot beat inflation consistently

Active funds are better for goals like home loan closure and retirement corpus

8. Provident Fund – Let It Grow
You have Rs. 2.5 lakhs in PF

Do not touch it now

Let it grow with interest over years

It is your long-term retirement safety net

9. Tax Planning Tips
Home loan interest: Use Section 24 up to Rs. 2 lakhs for tax deduction

Principal repaid: Eligible under Section 80C along with LIC and PF

Use ELSS mutual funds to claim extra benefit under Section 80C if needed

Avoid buying tax-saving schemes that give low returns

10. Protect Your Health and Family
You already have term insurance of Rs. 1 crore

That is a good base, review every 5 years

If you do not have health insurance, take personal health cover

Rs. 5 lakhs cover for yourself and family is minimum

11. Monthly Plan from Now
After closing personal loan, you get Rs. 4,000 extra

You can use it for SIP or loan prepayment

Gradually aim to:

Invest Rs. 20,000/month in mutual funds

Prepay Rs. 10,000/month towards home loan

Keep Rs. 30,000/month as flexible for other goals or savings

Maintain discipline for 5 years and you will see massive progress

12. Review Your Plan Every 6 Months
Track your expenses regularly

Monitor your SIP performance once in 6 months

Prepay home loan annually with any bonus or surplus

Review insurance and revisit all policies every 2 years

13. Financial Priorities Summary
Close personal loan immediately from FD

Keep Rs. 5 lakhs aside as emergency

Prepay Rs. 2 lakhs towards car loan from FD

Start prepaying Rs. 10,000/month home loan

Start STP of Rs. 5 lakhs into mutual fund

Increase SIP gradually every 6 months

Surrender LIC endowment or ULIP if any and reinvest wisely

Continue with PF and avoid withdrawals

Final Insights
With a steady income and no major liabilities, your position is strong.

Use your surplus wisely between loan prepayment and mutual fund investments.

Start by eliminating short-term loans for mental peace.

Then gradually reduce your home loan burden over the years.

Let your mutual fund portfolio grow systematically with market discipline.

Avoid direct plans, index funds, or any product without guidance.

Use the help of an experienced MFD guided by a Certified Financial Planner.

You will be on track for financial freedom and debt-free living before retirement.

Discipline is more important than timing in wealth creation.

Keep a simple plan and review it every 6 months.

Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

Ans: You have shared openly about your income, expenses, loans, and investments.

That helps in offering clear and useful recommendations.

Below is a detailed 360-degree review and action plan.

Income and Cash Flow Overview

Monthly salary is Rs. 1.47 lakhs.

Current fixed monthly outflow is about Rs. 85,000.

This includes all EMIs, LIC premium, expenses, and family support.

You are saving Rs. 7,000 monthly in mutual funds.

Cash surplus is around Rs. 55,000 per month.

It is good that you are already investing and sending support home.

But the loans and long tenure need careful attention.

Loan Assessment and Prioritisation

Home loan: Rs. 49.59 lakhs, 30-year tenure.

EMI details not shared. We assume approx. Rs. 38,000–Rs. 40,000 EMI.

Car loan EMI: Rs. 12,985. Will end in 2 years.

Personal loan: Rs. 4,000 EMI with Rs. 86,000 balance. Low balance.

Home loan interest is usually lowest. So pay other loans first.

First, close the personal loan fully using existing FD.

Rs. 86,000 can be paid from the Rs. 3 lakh FD.

This will save interest and reduce EMI load.

Car loan has 2 years left. Consider closing in the next 6–9 months.

Don’t touch all your FDs at once. Emergency fund is important.

For home loan, don’t rush closure immediately.

Focus on building fund first and invest smartly.

Emergency Fund Planning

Ideal emergency fund: 6 to 9 months of expenses.

Your current fixed monthly cost is Rs. 85,000.

Emergency fund required is Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 7.5 lakhs.

From your existing FDs of Rs. 20 lakhs, keep Rs. 7.5 lakhs aside.

This fund should be kept in a separate bank account.

Use sweep-in FD or liquid mutual fund to earn returns.

Emergency fund gives peace of mind and avoids future debt.

Review of Existing Fixed Deposits

You hold FDs of Rs. 10 lakhs, Rs. 7 lakhs, and Rs. 3 lakhs.

Keep Rs. 7.5 lakhs as emergency fund as discussed.

Use Rs. 86,000 from Rs. 3 lakh FD to close personal loan.

Remaining approx. Rs. 12.5 lakhs can be reinvested.

FD interest is taxable. Returns are around 5–6% post tax.

Long-term wealth creation needs better options.

You can invest in mutual funds with a longer horizon.

Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) from liquid fund to equity is better.

Mutual Fund Strategy – Need to Scale Up

Monthly SIP is Rs. 7,000. Total corpus is not shared.

With Rs. 1.47 lakh income and Rs. 55,000 surplus, SIP can increase.

Step up SIP gradually to Rs. 20,000 over 6–12 months.

You may follow below breakup:

Rs. 8,000 in large cap

Rs. 4,000 in flexi cap

Rs. 4,000 in multi-cap

Rs. 4,000 in mid cap

Avoid small cap at this stage due to higher volatility.

Avoid index funds. They track the market but can’t beat it.

Index funds don’t have downside protection.

They lack active fund manager expertise.

Actively managed funds adjust to market cycles.

They reduce risk and enhance performance.

Direct mutual funds may appear cheaper but can be risky.

Without guidance, mistakes are common.

Choosing and rebalancing direct funds is not easy.

It is better to invest through a Certified Financial Planner.

Regular mutual funds via a CFP-managed MFD offer better handholding.

It ensures suitability, reviews, and adjustments as per your goals.

LIC and Insurance Coverage

You pay Rs. 2,800 per month for term insurance.

This is good. Continue this without any changes.

LIC premium of Rs. 45,000 yearly is a concern.

LIC traditional plans give low returns (4% to 5%).

Check if any of these are ULIP or Endowment plans.

Surrender them only if minimum years are over.

Reinvest that amount in mutual funds after careful analysis.

Insurance and investment must be kept separate.

Home Loan Strategy and Early Closure

Many feel early closure of home loan is best.

But this needs to be balanced with other goals.

Your home loan interest is likely lowest among all debts.

Instead of full prepayment now, start a separate fund.

Create a “Home Loan Prepayment Fund”.

Invest Rs. 20,000 monthly into a balanced fund.

After 3–4 years, use the amount to part pay the loan.

This gives better returns than FD or loan prepayment now.

Don’t compromise emergency fund or investment for EMI savings.

Regular part payments every 1–2 years help reduce tenure.

This gives both flexibility and tax benefits.

Provident Fund and Retirement

PF corpus is Rs. 2.5 lakhs.

Continue your monthly contributions.

Do not withdraw PF even during financial pressure.

Let this grow for retirement.

It offers safe, long-term and tax-free returns.

Support to Family and Monthly Expenses

Rs. 15,000 sent home monthly. Keep continuing as per family need.

Rs. 41,000 for grocery, travel, and expenses is acceptable.

Try to track and reduce unnecessary spends.

Use simple tools like Excel or app to budget.

Saving Rs. 5,000 more monthly helps in long term.

Suggested Monthly Allocation Going Forward

Let’s assume you build Rs. 7.5 lakhs emergency fund and close personal loan.

Here is an ideal monthly plan:

Home Loan EMI: Rs. 38,000

Car Loan EMI: Rs. 12,985

LIC Premium (average monthly): Rs. 3,750

Term Insurance: Rs. 2,800

Family Support: Rs. 15,000

Expenses: Rs. 41,000

SIP in Mutual Funds: Rs. 15,000

Home Loan Prepay Fund SIP: Rs. 15,000

Total: Rs. 1,43,535

Surplus: Rs. 3,000 buffer monthly for flexibility

Finally

You have steady income, good saving habit, and valuable assets.

Closing small loans first is more efficient.

Keep strong emergency fund. Don’t skip this step.

Grow your investments smartly with proper asset allocation.

Don't rush to close home loan fully now.

Use SIP and part payments every few years.

Stay away from direct funds or index funds.

Seek help from a Certified Financial Planner for better guidance.

This gives clarity, confidence, and better wealth growth.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment