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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Apr 18, 2024

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Savendra Question by Savendra on Apr 13, 2024Hindi
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I have target to earn 15 crore in next 10 yrs, currently am doing job in private organisation, I know that doing a job in private organisation cannot go up to 15 cr target in 10 yrs. Pl do advise me the options.

Ans: Achieving a target of 15 crores in 10 years is ambitious and requires a combination of disciplined saving, strategic investing, and potentially exploring additional income streams beyond your job. Here are some options to consider:

Investing: Increase your investments in equity-oriented assets like mutual funds, stocks, or ETFs that have the potential for higher returns over the long term. Diversify across asset classes to manage risk.
Real Estate: Consider investing in real estate properties that can generate rental income or appreciate in value over time. Real estate investments can diversify your portfolio and provide inflation-adjusted returns.
Entrepreneurship: Start a side business or venture that has growth potential. This could be a tech startup, consulting business, or any other venture aligned with your skills and interests.
Stock Market: Actively trade or invest in the stock market to capitalize on short-term market movements. However, this comes with higher risk and requires expertise or professional guidance.
Alternative Investments: Explore alternative investment options like commodities, private equity, or venture capital funds that offer higher returns but come with higher risk and longer lock-in periods.
Career Growth: Focus on career advancement opportunities, certifications, or skill development that can lead to higher-paying roles or promotions in your current job or a new organization.
Financial Planning: Consult a Certified Financial Planner to create a customized financial plan tailored to your goal of achieving 15 crores in 10 years. They can help you optimize your investment strategy, manage risks, and monitor progress towards your goal.
Tax Planning: Efficient tax planning can help maximize your after-tax returns and accelerate wealth accumulation. Utilize tax-saving investment options like ELSS mutual funds, PPF, NPS, or tax-free bonds.
Leverage: Consider using leverage or borrowing to invest in assets that have the potential for higher returns. However, be cautious as leverage increases risk and requires careful management.
Discipline and Patience: Achieving such a significant financial goal requires discipline, patience, and a long-term perspective. Stay committed to your goal, regularly review and adjust your investment strategy as needed, and avoid making impulsive financial decisions.
Remember, achieving a target of 15 crores in 10 years is challenging and requires careful planning, disciplined saving, strategic investing, and potentially exploring additional income streams. Consult a Certified Financial Planner for personalized advice and guidance tailored to your specific financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance.
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Ans: If we calculate using a few assumptions, like post-retirement life of 25 years; average inflation of 6% pa during that period, and portfolio returns of about 8% (assuming a judicious mix of equity and debt with a higher allocation to the latter), then you need to have a corpus of about Rs 4.8 Cr. This is to ensure that starting at Rs 2 lakh monthly (after 15 years), your monthly income from there on increases by at least 6% assumed inflation. And starting from zero, you need to invest about Rs 1.1 lakh per month assuming equity:debt 50:50 and this monthly investment amount should increase by at least 5% every year.

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Budgeting and Saving: Continue managing your expenses efficiently, ensuring that you maintain a healthy balance between income and spending. With a surplus income of 40K per month, prioritize saving a portion of this amount regularly.
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I have submitted my Form 15 to my bank in April 2023. My income falls under the non-taxable category against interest received from bank FDs. Bank has not deducted any TDS up to September 2023 but from October 2023 they have started deducting TDS on FD interest earned by me saying that interest earned on my FDs have crossed the limit of Rs 5 lakh. Is the bank right in deducting tax citing this reason? Please enlighten me.
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• Form 15G validity: A valid Form 15G submitted before April 1, 2023 is applicable for the entire financial year 2023-24 (assessment year 2024-25). This means if your income falls under the non-taxable category, the bank shouldn't deduct TDS on your FD interest for the entire year.
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• Reach out to your bank: Inform them that you submitted a valid Form 15G and your income falls under the non-taxable category. You can clarify the exemption limit and point out the mistake.
• Request rectification: Ask the bank to rectify the error and reverse the TDS deducted on your FD interest from October 2023 onwards.
• Seek professional help: If the bank doesn't resolve the issue, consider seeking help from a tax consultant or financial advisor. They can guide you further on how to claim a refund for the deducted TDS.

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• Ensure you have a copy of the Form 15G submission acknowledgement for your records.
• Keep a record of any communication with the bank regarding the TDS deduction.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue with the bank and avoid unnecessary TDS deduction on your FD interest.

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Emergency Corpus Fund: Aim for 6-12 months' worth of living expenses in a high-yield savings account for emergencies.
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I completed bams a year ago. I passed 12th in 2014 and prepared for neet 2 times but couldn?t get seat because i was not serious about my career at that time. I had no clearity. I was so confused that I couldn?t focus. Even my parents and relatives were scolding me and not helping me . So I wasn?t thinking roperly focused. Then i gave bams entrance for the first time and got seat. I feel like if they wouldn have helped me or asked me what do i feel then i must not have been in the same place as am today. I feel i have ruined my life. Am currently working in delhi as a physician in a very renowned ayurvedic institute. But i feel like I don?t have passion for ayurveda. Am 26 years old. Everytime i feel like failure as I couldn?t get mbbs. Still my teenage to final year of my college i used to be so confused about my career. As now at 27 am having clearity that i want to be a cardiac surgeon, i feel like it?s too late to restart again. I feel depressed, failed and guilty. I don?t know if its a good decision to appear for neet again or not. I feel like defeated. I dont Feel happy. This time i have a lot of passion for becoming a cardiac surgeon but i am not able to decide this thing myself. I feel helpless. I feel guilty that I couldn?t clear neet exam. On the other hand there are some of my friends who never ever appeared for neet and did bams from private colleges are really happy and don?t have any complaints from this career. Why do i only feel defeated and unhappy.
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