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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 17, 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
Pankaj Question by Pankaj on Apr 28, 2024Hindi
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How can I create 5 crore amount With minimum investment and where to invest? My age is 38

Ans: Strategizing to Attain a 5 Crore Corpus
Your ambition to accumulate a substantial corpus of 5 crores is both ambitious and commendable, especially considering your current age of 38. Let's devise a prudent plan to achieve this financial milestone while ensuring minimal investment and optimal returns.

Understanding Your Financial Landscape
Before diving into investment avenues, it's essential to assess your current financial standing, including income, expenses, existing investments, and risk tolerance. This holistic evaluation forms the bedrock of an effective wealth-building strategy.

Leveraging the Power of Compounding
Given your age, harnessing the power of compounding becomes paramount. By investing early and consistently, you can capitalize on the exponential growth potential of your investments over time.

Exploring High-Yield Investment Options
While seeking minimal investment avenues, it's crucial to identify options offering high growth potential. Equities, particularly diversified mutual funds, have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, making them an attractive choice for wealth creation.

Embracing Systematic Investment Planning (SIP)
Systematic Investment Planning (SIP) enables you to invest small amounts regularly, mitigating the need for significant upfront investments. By committing to a disciplined SIP approach, you can gradually build your investment portfolio while benefiting from rupee cost averaging.

Consideration of Risk Appetite
While pursuing aggressive growth targets, it's imperative to align your investment strategy with your risk appetite. Opt for a balanced mix of equity and debt instruments based on your risk tolerance, ensuring a diversified portfolio that withstands market volatility.

Harnessing Tax-Efficient Investment Vehicles
Maximizing tax-efficient investment avenues such as Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), which offer tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, can bolster your wealth accumulation journey while minimizing tax outflows.

Seeking Professional Guidance
As a Certified Financial Planner, I advocate for seeking professional guidance to tailor an investment plan suited to your financial goals and risk profile. A comprehensive financial advisor can provide personalized insights and recommendations aligned with your aspirations.

Conclusion
In conclusion, achieving a 5 crore corpus demands a combination of strategic planning, disciplined investing, and prudent risk management. By embracing a holistic approach and leveraging suitable investment avenues, you can chart a path towards realizing your financial aspirations.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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My age is 25 years and my boyfriend age is 29 years. I have boyfriend and we are dating for around 2 years, we are thinking about marriage. My family members love him and his family members love me. But the situation is like this that, my elder sister is getting divorce so it will take time atleast 4 years. But we can't wait for 4 years because my boyfriend is from gujarat. So in Gujarat, families dont wait for long but in my case my boyfriend and his family members waited for 2 years. Because my family members are saying when my elder sister will get married then after my marriage will come. and my family members are brain washing me and my boyfriend saying that first elder sister should get married if it takes times 6 years still u have to wait. My family members are pressurizing me alot. Infact I discuss and my boyfriend discuss with my family members about the situation but my family is not understanding and they are just pressurizing me alot and making my life hell. Even my elder sister is saying to me that my colleagues are not getting married why u have to get married soon. But my point is that I m not kid I m 25 years old and because of her I m suffering alot because if she cant get married I cant get married this wrong. And because of taht me and boyfriend are arguing alot in this. Like If i waited for my elder sister divorce plus her marriage it will take around 4 years. But I dont think so this is right because of my elder sister I m facing issues and thats wrong. Because i dont know whether after divorce she will get married or not. So because of her I m suffering alot. And the divorce procedure will take 4 - 6 years. Because we dont know that how much time will it take for my elder sisters divorce because she is not doing normal one she has cased a file against jiju so thats why it huge procedure. So that's why we think that we will do court marriage in next month. We both have a support from his family members. His family members are saying that do court marriage without knowing any ones relatives and once your family agrees within this year then its fine but if not then you come here next year and we will do marriage for both of you. So this is right?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
You need to make a decision for yourself after looking at all the pros and cons. How are you going to be able to handle your parents once you make the decision to go ahead with the marriage?
Also, on your part, you are right in asking, how long do you need to wait?
Before making a decision, always think far ahead as to how your environment will react and how you are going to handle all of it.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
Mind Coach|NLP Trainer|Author
Drop in: www.unfear.io
Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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Hi Mam, My parents are not agreeing for the marriage with my boyfriend cause it's an interfaith relation. I tried convincing them but they keep on saying foul words to me, saying that they would kill themselves if I don't leave him. I had seen my family from childhood and I don't want to be in a similar situation as they are, my mother had a relationship with someone else after marriage, my sister is not the biological child of my father, I am aware of all those but I haven't blamed them for that cause I felt if that's what is making them happy let them be, I haven't even confronted them. Now they say all the good stuff that me and your father were very great to each other you should learn those things and all. I am struck in a situation now. I have a job and my boyfriend also has one, could you please suggest.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Judging your parents and their choices is not going to anyway help you in your context. So, why even go there?
Instead focus on your situation and how you can make things happen for yourself.
- Are you financially independent and will you be able to manage the discomfort that will emerge once you choose to be on your own?
- Will your boyfriend support your decision and will he stand by you when you go against your family?
- What does his side of the family have to say about all of this?
If you notice the questions above, none of them are set to 'convince' your family. It is almost impossible to convince someone who does not want to be convinced. These questions will give you an idea and enable to handle your situation by stepping up for yourself.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
Mind Coach|NLP Trainer|Author
Drop in: www.unfear.io
Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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