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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Apr 24, 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan has over 23 years of experience in mutual funds and financial planning.
He has an MBA in finance from the University of Madras and is a certified financial planner.
He is the director and chief financial planner at Holistic Investment, a Chennai-based firm that offers financial planning and wealth management advice.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Mar 24, 2024Hindi
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Hello Vivek , I have taken early retirement due to my health issues. I have 2 kids one in 12th and second 9 th Class . I keep aside 50 L for my kids education , 25 L PPF , 14 L mutual fund, 10 L bond , 5 L FD . My PPF will mature 2026 and Bonds will mature 2024. I have 70 L EPF and i will have approx 50 L selling of property . I have my own house of 1.5 Cr . With these money can i get 1 L per month , but i do not want to touch kids education money . Your suggestion will help me to see my finaances. My wife has decent job she eran 50 K per month and we have health insyrance and term insurance.

Ans: Firstly, I'm sorry to hear about your health issues but commend you for taking proactive steps towards financial planning, especially for your children's education and your future needs.

With your current savings and investments, there's a possibility to generate a monthly income of 1 Lakh, but it requires careful planning:

EPF and Property Sale: Your EPF corpus of 70 Lakh and the expected 50 Lakh from property sale can be significant contributors. Consider options like Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS), or even annuity plans to generate regular income without depleting the principal.
Mutual Funds & Bonds: Continue to let your Mutual Funds grow for future needs. Bonds maturing in 2024 can also be reinvested in income-generating avenues.
PPF: Once it matures in 2026, you can either reinvest or use a portion for your monthly income needs.
House: If possible, you could explore options like reverse mortgage or renting out a portion for additional income, without selling the property.
Expense Management: Since you have set aside money specifically for your children's education, avoid using it for your monthly income. Focus on optimizing other assets to generate the required 1 Lakh/month.
Health and Insurance: It's great that you have health and term insurance. Ensure they are adequate to cover unforeseen medical expenses and provide financial security to your family.
Remember, the goal is to strike a balance between generating sufficient income and preserving capital. Consulting a Certified Financial Planner can provide a tailored plan considering your unique circumstances, helping you navigate this phase with confidence.
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Hello Sir, I am 46 Y Old , and I lost my Job . I have 2 kids . One require money from 2024-2028 ( 6L per annum) other kid require money from 2028-2032. I saved and keep aside 60 L for their education . I have today 71 L of EPF . My wife earn 50 K per month which is sufficent for us to run the home and some money put in health insurance and term insurance. I will reinvest any interest earn from these two invest ments ( 60 L and 71 L). 60 L Break Up is 14.5 L Mumtual fund , 25L PPF maturing in 2026, 10 L Government Bond maturing in 2024 3.4 L NSC maturing in 2032, 2.3L gold bond, 2 L Shares, 4 L FD. Please let me know can I have retirement life with 70 K from interests earning if i do not get job.
Ans: It's understandable that you're concerned about your financial security after losing your job, especially with two children's education expenses to consider. Let's assess your current financial situation and retirement prospects:

Education Fund:

With 60 lakhs set aside for your children's education, you have a significant portion of their expenses covered. Ensure that these funds are invested appropriately to generate returns that align with the time horizon of their education needs.
EPF and Other Investments:

Your EPF corpus of 71 lakhs, along with your other investments in mutual funds, PPF, government bonds, NSC, gold bonds, shares, and FDs, forms a substantial part of your financial assets.
Review the performance and asset allocation of these investments to ensure they are diversified and positioned to provide growth and stability over the long term.
Retirement Planning:

With a monthly interest income target of 70,000 rupees, you'll need to calculate the rate of return required on your investments to achieve this goal. Given the current interest rate environment, it may be challenging to generate such high returns without taking on significant risk.
Consider consulting with a financial advisor to assess your risk tolerance, investment options, and retirement goals. They can help you develop a personalized retirement plan that balances risk and return effectively.
Contingency Planning:

While your wife's income covers household expenses, it's essential to have a contingency plan in case of unexpected expenses or emergencies. Maintain an emergency fund equivalent to 6-12 months' worth of living expenses to provide financial stability during challenging times.
Reassessing Retirement Income:

Depending solely on interest income from your investments for retirement may not be sufficient, especially considering inflation and rising living costs. Explore additional income streams or part-time work opportunities to supplement your retirement income.
In conclusion, while your current investments provide a solid foundation, achieving your retirement income target solely through interest earnings may require a review of your investment strategy and retirement goals. Consider seeking professional financial advice to optimize your portfolio and plan for a secure retirement.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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She may opt for any of these investment avenues:

1. Post office time deposit scheme(FDs offered by post office for 1,2,3 & 5 year tenure); Joint holding allowed; Premature withdrawal allowed after 6M. (Current ROI 6.9-7.5%)

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3. KVP: Although tenure is 9 yrs and 5 months, you may do premature encashment after 2.5 years; joint holding allowed;(Current ROI 7.5%)

You may approach a reliable postal agent to process these investments to avoid hassle of frequent post visits and associated hardships.

These are backed by GOI so no risk of default.

Hope this meets your requirements.

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I am a first year student at MIT Manipal,currently pursuing Electrical and Electronics engineering(EEE),and I am have been given a choice to apply for branch change in my institute either to CSE,Mathematics and Computing(MnC) or ECE in my second year. I did not study Computer Science in 11th and 12th, and I coding in C for the first time as part of my 1st year syllabus.I am not very much interested to coding,but I am learning it since it is there in the course syllabus. My parents suggest switching to CSE, but they are not engineers and do not have insights into the current job market. Since my batch will be passing out in 2028, I want to understand the job scenario for CSE, MnC, ECE, and EEE graduates by then. Among these,which branch provides better opportunities for core engineering jobs with good or decent salary and stability? I have heard that many ECE graduates end up in IT jobs due to lack of core industries-is that true?Would ECE be a better alternative to CSE for core jobs or is it better to stay in EEE? Also between CSE, ECE, and EEE, which has less competition in the job market while still offering good career prospects? Additionally, I want to know which branch is broader, with ample opportunities in both the government and private sectors, especially for core jobs with good pay and stability. base on futuret rends, would it be a wise decision to change my branch, or should I continue with EEE?
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Future Job Market (2028 & Beyond) for Each Branch
Branch Core Job Scope IT/Software Jobs Govt Jobs Competition Salary Stability
CSE Low (Software Focused) High Limited Very High High but Unstable
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ECE Medium (VLSI, Chip Design, Telecom, IoT) High Moderate (ISRO, DRDO, PSU) High Medium-High
EEE High (Power, EVs, Automation, Energy, PSU) Moderate High (Railways, NTPC, BHEL, Govt) Low-Medium High & Stable

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Best Option: Stay in EEE

If You Want a Balance Between Core & Software Jobs
Best Option: ECE

If You Want a High-Paying Private Sector Career (But Not Core Engineering)
Best Option: MnC or CSE

Hope this will help you in decision making.

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6 L worth investment in 18 different funds is spreading it too thin.

You have a time horizon of 10 years but how much corpus you want to accumulate after 10 years kindly clarify?

Also if you can specify the goal for which this investment is aimed at then it will help us to suggest suitably.

I will recommend you strategy to rationalize you MF holdings once you revert on the above points.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 26, 2025
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Sir, I am Mudassar, 40 years old, i have 3 childrens, 2 daughter and son. Sir, i need your suggestions/guidance becaz i am in very crtical situation. My take home salary is 40K and my father (retired age 74 ) salary is 35K , we both have personal laons to build house. I have two running LIC's , on which i have taken loan also. Recenlty we build own house , if i sell now, i will get around 42 to 45 Lakhs . My lloan detailsbelow ; 1. HDFC 7,20,000 emi 14K 2. Company emi 1,50,000 emi 4K 3. LIC loan 2 laks emi 2K 4. Father loan 4 lacks , two year remaining, emi 14K Total emi : 34K Apart from we are paying 15K monthy to chit fund , still 15 months remaining. Summary: Total sal 75 K , after laon and chit fund deducting , will get 26K to run home , including grocery, children fees , health etc... its very difficult to manage, and keep thinking to take extra loan .. as i said earlier , have two LIC's , i am.paying 56K every year . What i am thinking is, i will sell my house And clear all my laons .. and approximate i will have 25 Lakhs remeaing , so i will inest in mutual fund , SIP , SWP, index fund for long time investment .. So i.am in very confusing mode , whether i have to sell my house .. and start my investment journey... pls help sir .. My finacial conditions are very similar to all middle class family.. Request you to please reply and give your sugestion for investment joury. Awaiting your kind reply .. Thanks in advance ...
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;

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