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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 16, 2024Hindi
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I don't know, am in the relationship or not! Basically from 2020 onwards my relationship started with a girl who was beautiful, loyal, and trustworthy and we did used to spend lot of time together and we loved each other company's plus for a span of 8 months I even went at different city for study there too we were too attached with each other and still are. But as I haven't yet matched her salary expectations she has given me last few months to prove otherwise she is ready to leave me and marry the boy her parents shows! We both are 25 year old! I seriously can't leave her but then I feel it's better if she stays with a boy who can give her better life! But then immediately at other points I am trying and giving my best couldn't see her with anyone else and won't leave her..

Ans: She is clear, she wishes you to have a certain income which you are working towards and may not happen immediately despite you working towards it. It's recommended focus on your mental, emotional and professional health for now - based on this you can decide if you wish to have the current partner in your life or not. All the best.

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Hi, myself Manjur Rahman from Assam India. I work as a Telecommunication engineer in Radio Frequency and optimisation test, my yearly net worth is 252000 only , recently I have been through a relationship... which now possibly became a part of my life, after thousands of search i finally found my love of my life which is for real, its been just 9month till today, i found her in my life, we planned to be open infront of our parents and families, and so our parents met and they fixed our marriage, yet date not fixed but we took 7more months, now the thing is that , we both became more sentimental and stubborn , being rude and i feel like after all this our love and care which is really too much but now little bit of it is missing from both , qnd now after a fight we don't talk to each other for more then 5days , slowly2 days were increased, where we can't stay more than 1hr after a argue, before...and she use to say all the time even after a small argument..i don't want to stay with you, lets break this relationship even i do agree at the time of ...you know what i mean..! Where earlier we both use to say if one can say for leaving then obviously he she can leave because one day definitely he she will leave if being in a good relationship if one can say the word 'leave you / break up'. Now we are doing it..and also much More .. Her name is Rasmina Begum, also from same district but 50km distance from me... please let me know if there is any good things so we could do together for making our relationship perfect more than before and letting it till last breath ????...
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Navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, especially as you move towards marriage, can be challenging but deeply rewarding. It’s clear you and Rasmina care deeply for each other.

Start with better communication. Listening actively to each other without planning your response is crucial. When Rasmina shares her feelings, focus entirely on understanding her perspective. This shows respect and helps in reducing misunderstandings. Additionally, express your emotions calmly using "I feel" statements. For example, say "I feel upset when..." instead of "You always...". This shifts the conversation from blame to sharing feelings, making it easier to connect and respond with empathy.

Conflicts are natural, but how you handle them makes all the difference. If arguments get heated, taking a short break can help you both cool down and revisit the discussion with a clearer mind. After an argument, it's important to reconnect with simple gestures of kindness or a reassuring word, reaffirming your commitment to each other and healing any emotional rift.
Healthy relationships thrive on both shared experiences and personal growth. Encourage each other to pursue individual interests, which keeps you both energized and brings fresh perspectives into the relationship. At the same time, find activities you enjoy doing together to build positive memories and deepen your bond.

Finally, regularly remind yourselves of why you fell in love and the future you’re building together. Reflect on your shared dreams and celebrate your journey. This helps keep your connection strong and resilient through challenging times.

By focusing on these aspects—improved communication, constructive conflict resolution, balancing individuality with togetherness, and reaffirming your commitment—you and Rasmina can strengthen your relationship and look forward to a fulfilling life together.

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Hi mam, im a lecturer since 5 years. Im in relationship with a girl from Srilanka. Most of our conversation was through mobile. She is a tutor in srilanka for 10 and below standard students. Now I'm 29, she is 27. Since 5 years we are loving each other. We hardly met. In Krishnagiri Tamilnadu I first met her in a Psychotherapy course, witch was about a month. We were good friends in the beginning of our relationship and at the end of a month course she was flying back to Srilanka, before she goes she kissed on my forehead, from then on im in love with the girl. For first few years we were happy in our relationship, but last two years onwards we fight almost every day. Both sides parents are fixing matches, both us are rejecting all the matches but we never shared with our families. Don't know where our relationship is going to end. Its not that my parents won't accept, but when my parents and siblings ask do you any one whom you want marry, or love some one I am not able to reveal to them. Many times I decided and planned and imagined to speak with my family but when it comes to reality im not able to speak. Other side she also is not revealing anything to her parents. Im rejecting the matches that are coming, she is also rejecting of hers. But both are not speaking properly now a days. Most of the time our relationship is filled with fights. Both are adjusting. Some time im feeling to stop the relationship and not to marry at all. I told her to marry as her parents say, and I don't want marry anyone. She is also saying me to marry some one and she wants remain single. But don't know what is happening between us. Im confused to continue or break up or marry her or not to marry her. Nothing is working in my mind. Recently my parents have brought a proposal who was my childhood crush. Suddenly I am indirectly telling her to marry to whom her parents give. She also getting good proposals but rejecting saying that she needs to work and earn money. Same reason I'm also giving. One more issue is she is tamilian of Srilanka and I'm Telugu from Andra. Both family members can't speak directly also. Unable to take any decisions. Kindly help me
Ans: The fact that you're not able to communicate openly with your families, despite rejecting matches on both sides, shows that there might be some fear or hesitation about fully committing to this relationship. Maybe it’s the distance, the cultural and language differences, or the struggles you’re having recently in your relationship that are making it difficult to move forward.

On the other hand, both of you seem to be stuck in a cycle where you're not happy but also not ready to let go. This might be causing even more stress and frustration, leading to the frequent fights. The decision to stay together or part ways is something only you both can make, but it sounds like there’s a lot of unresolved tension and unspoken fears in your relationship.

One thing to consider is having an honest conversation with each other, not about the fights or current frustrations, but about what you both want for the future. If you're both rejecting matches, it shows some level of commitment, but the real question is whether you both see a future together. Do you still love each other, or are you staying together out of habit and fear of the unknown?

If you both feel there is still something worth fighting for, it might be worth giving the relationship another chance by opening up to your families. This could ease the pressure you're feeling and help you both feel more supported. If, however, the love has faded and the fights have taken over, it may be time to re-evaluate whether staying together is what's best for both of you.

In any case, clarity will only come through open communication—both with her and your family. If you continue to stay in a relationship without making a clear decision, the frustration and confusion will likely grow. Take some time to reflect on what you really want, and then take the courageous step of addressing it with her and your families. This may not be easy, but it’s the first step to finding a resolution and peace in your heart.

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I am 45 yrs old and work in an MNC. 1.5 lac my take home salary( including annual bonus).18k from rent. Mother's pension 53k+interest she earns on her FD's 15k pm.3 houses of Rs 60L,75L and 30L. 1 Plot 30 Lac. FD 32 Lac, shares 2.15 lac. Sip 25k, ppf 19.5 lac, pf 20.7 lac, nps 9.7 lac current value, gold bonds 8 lac current value. One Home loan 19.8 lac left (I pay 15k extra in each emi so only 4 yrs left hence will finish my 20 yrs home loan within 10 yrs itself. Car loan 7 lac left for 5 yrs. Gold jewellery worth 30 lac. Am I going fine in my savings? We are a simple cohesive traditional family and believe on savings and investments. Expenses- 48k home loan emi. Car loan 13600 emi School fees 21k pm total for 2 kids. house hold expenses 15k pm Other expenses 10k pm. As per my calculation I save around 40k pm and my mother saves around 68k per month. Will 4 to3 cr be enough for me after retirement as me and my wife plan to lead a simple life during our 60's. And can I plan to retire at 57-58 yrs of age. we want buy another plot worth 8-10 lacs at an upcoming tourist place?Kindly guide on our current and future planning .
Ans: You are doing very well. Your savings are strong.
Your goals are clear and realistic.
Let’s go point by point and build a 360-degree plan.

Overall Income Summary
Take-home salary is Rs 1.5 lakh (including bonus).

Rs 18,000 rent adds passive income.

Your mother contributes Rs 68,000 monthly (pension + FD interest + savings).

This makes your household income base strong.

You are already saving Rs 40,000 monthly.
You are repaying loans aggressively.
That shows your financial discipline.

Expenses Are Controlled
Rs 48,000 EMI for home loan.

Rs 13,600 EMI for car loan.

Rs 21,000 for school fees.

Rs 15,000 household.

Rs 10,000 other expenses.

All major expenses are accounted for.
You still save Rs 40,000.
Your mother saves Rs 68,000.
That’s Rs 1.08 lakh saved monthly as a family.
This is a powerful saving engine.

Asset Summary Overview
You have built a diverse portfolio:

3 houses: Rs 60L, Rs 75L, Rs 30L

1 plot: Rs 30L

FD: Rs 32L

Shares: Rs 2.15L

SIP: Rs 25,000 per month

PPF: Rs 19.5L

PF: Rs 20.7L

NPS: Rs 9.7L

SGBs: Rs 8L

Gold jewellery: Rs 30L

This is a solid base.
You have blended fixed, equity, and gold.
You have real estate, but avoid adding more.
Real estate has low liquidity and higher maintenance.

Current Loans
Rs 19.8L home loan – 4 years left with extra EMI

Rs 7L car loan – 5 years left

You are paying Rs 15,000 extra EMI per month.
This will finish home loan in 10 years, instead of 20.
That is smart planning.

Action plan:

Don’t prepay further. Keep current prepayment rhythm.

Once home loan ends, divert EMI into SIP.

That will increase your mutual fund growth.

Mutual Fund Planning
You invest Rs 25,000 in SIPs monthly.
Very good contribution.

Make sure:

You are not investing in index funds.

Index funds copy market blindly.

They underperform in bear markets.

Actively managed mutual funds give expert guidance.

Use only regular funds, not direct.

Direct funds have no support from certified planners.

Regular funds give MFD/CFP advice, portfolio balancing.

Divide SIP in:

One large and mid-cap fund

One flexi-cap fund

One hybrid equity fund

One aggressive hybrid fund (for post-retirement cash flow)

Review funds every 12 months.
Don’t churn often.
Continue SIP till retirement without break.

Your PPF and PF Status
PPF Rs 19.5L

PF Rs 20.7L

These are long-term assets.
Don’t withdraw early.
Use for post-retirement stability.
Contribute maximum Rs 1.5L per year in PPF.
PPF gives guaranteed tax-free return.
Avoid using PPF for plot buying.

NPS – Future Pension Support
Rs 9.7L in NPS till now

Continue contributing

Make use of Sec 80CCD(1B) for extra Rs 50,000 benefit

NPS will give you monthly pension after 60.
But it will be limited.
You must build mutual fund corpus to support it.

FD and SGB – Safety and Stability
FD: Rs 32L

Interest adds to your mother’s income

Maintain Rs 20L in FD as safety

Don’t increase FD further

Extra money should go to mutual funds

SGBs worth Rs 8L are a good hedge
They give 2.5% interest + gold appreciation
Keep holding till maturity

But don’t increase gold beyond 10% of portfolio
Jewellery Rs 30L already covers that

Real Estate Holdings – Keep but Don’t Add
You already have:

3 houses worth Rs 165L total

1 plot worth Rs 30L

Plan to buy new plot for Rs 8–10L

Too much exposure to land and property is risky.
These are illiquid.
Rental return is low.
Upkeep cost is high.
Plot value depends on location and demand.

Avoid buying more plots.
Use that money to invest in mutual funds instead.
You will get better compounding.

Kids Education and Support
You are paying Rs 21,000 school fees for two kids.
Start a goal-based SIP for each child.

Open two mutual fund folios (one for each child)

Invest Rs 7,000 monthly per child for education

Use equity mutual funds – regular plans only

Don’t use ULIP or child plans from insurance

Education cost is rising fast.
You’ll need Rs 30–40L per child after 10–12 years
Start early. Grow with SIPs.

Retirement Planning – Target Corpus
You want to retire at 57 or 58.
You plan to live a simple life in your 60s.
You are thinking of Rs 3–4 crore retirement corpus.

Let us understand what you already have:

PPF + PF = Rs 40L

FD = Rs 32L

NPS = Rs 9.7L

SIP will grow into Rs 1.3–1.6 crore in 12 years

Rent from property can support you too

Your mother’s assets may come as legacy also

Yes, your target is realistic.
You can retire at 57–58.
But only if:

You stay invested

You don’t over-invest in land

You boost SIP after loan ends

You avoid early withdrawals

You structure income for post-retirement

Post-Retirement Monthly Cash Flow Plan
You will need:

Monthly living expense

Healthcare buffer

Travel and social activities

Post-retirement income will come from:

Rent from 1–2 properties

Interest from FD or bonds

SWP from mutual funds

NPS monthly pension

SGB interest income

Structure your post-60 income like this:

50% from mutual funds

25% from FD/bonds

15% from rent

10% from gold/SGBs

This mix gives stability, growth, and cash flow.

Insurance and Emergency Protection
You didn’t mention health or life cover.
Please ensure:

You have family floater health policy for all

Sum insured should be at least Rs 15–20 lakh

You have pure term insurance till age 60–65

No ULIP or return-of-premium term plans

If you have ULIP/return plan – surrender it

Reinvest in mutual funds – better growth

Emergency fund should be Rs 5–10L
Keep it in liquid mutual fund
FD is not ideal for sudden cash needs

Tax Efficiency Plan
You are under new tax regime
So no deductions are used
But still:

NPS up to Rs 50,000 is allowed

You can still save tax under Section 80CCD(1B)

Use it smartly to lower tax outgo

Also note:

Equity mutual fund LTCG above Rs 1.25L is taxed at 12.5%

STCG taxed at 20%

Debt funds taxed as per your slab

So, don’t redeem mutual funds frequently

Stay long-term invested

Final Insights
You are doing great with your money.
Savings are strong. Discipline is solid.
But now focus more on:

Mutual funds than real estate

Actively managed funds than index

Regular plans than direct funds

Retirement cash flow plan

Health and life protection

SIPs for children’s future

Your Rs 3–4 crore retirement goal is achievable.
But don’t buy the new tourist plot.
Use that Rs 10 lakh in mutual funds instead.
It will grow to Rs 25–30 lakh by retirement.

Keep reviewing your plan every 12 months.
Stay invested. Avoid panic. Keep life simple.

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

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am 45 yrs old. 1.5 lac my take home salary( including annual bonus).18k from rent. Mother's pension+interest earned on her FD's 15k pm.3 houses of Rs 60L,75L and 30L. 1 Plot 30 Lac. FD 32 Lac, shares 2.15 lac. Sip 25k, ppf 19.5 lac, pf 20.7 lac, nps 9.7 lac current value, gold bonds 8 lac current value. One Home loan 19.8 lac left (I pay 15k extra in each emi so only 4 yrs left hence will finish my 20 yrs home loan within 10 yrs itself. Car loan 7 lac left for 5 yrs. Gold jewellery worth 30 lac. Am I going fine in my savings? We are a simple traditional family and believe on savings investments. Expenses 48k home loan emi. Car 13600 emi School fees 21k pm total for 2 kids. house hold expenses 15k pm Other expenses 10-12k pm As my calculation I save around 40-45k pm. Will 43 cr be enough for me after retirement as me and my wife plan to lead a simple cosy life. Can I retire at 57-58 yrs of age.
Ans: It’s great to see your savings mindset and disciplined investment habit. You have a strong asset base and clear goals. Let us assess your situation critically and provide a well-rounded strategy.

Evaluating Your Current Wealth Position

Age: 45 years

Take?home salary: Rs.1.5 lakh per month (including bonus)

Rental income: Rs.18,000 per month

Mother’s pension + FD interest: Rs.15,000 per month

Total monthly inflows: Rs.1.83 lakh

Your assured cash flows are strong. You also have assets across various categories:

Residential properties: Rs.60L, Rs.75L, Rs.30L

Plot: Rs.30L

FD holding: Rs.32L

Shares: Rs.2.15L

Mutual Fund SIP: Rs.25k per month

PPF balance: Rs.19.5L

PF: Rs.20.7L

NPS: Rs.9.7L

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Rs.8L

Gold jewellery: Rs.30L

Your known liabilities:

Home loan: Rs.19.8L remaining, 10 years tenure left

Car loan: Rs.7L remaining, 5 years tenure

Monthly obligations:

Home EMI: Rs.48k

Car EMI: Rs.13,600

Children’s school fees: Rs.21k

Household expenses: Rs.15k

Other expenses: Rs.10–12k

Est. monthly savings: Rs.40–45k

Your query: is this progress good? Will Rs.4.3 crore at retirement suffice? Can you retire at 57–58 years? Let’s assess.

Income Sustainability in the Near Term

Your current monthly inflows (excluding salary) total Rs.33,000. This is helpful but modest.
Your salary is major source. Continue managing both active and passive inflows carefully.

Debt Situation

Home loan at Rs.19.8L: you pay Rs.15k extra EMI. That shortens tenure and lowers interest.

Car loan Rs.7L will finish in 5 years. Good.

Better to accelerate home loan repayment using surplus cash.
No need for new debt. The aim is to be debt?free before retirement.

Expense Analysis & Savings Health

Total monthly expenses (fixed + variable): around Rs.1.17 lakh.
With monthly net inflows at Rs.1.83 lakh, you save Rs.66,000. This matches your statement of ~40–45k saving after expenses.

Your current saving rate (~36%) is strong for your age.
It’s good you maintain a prudent expense ratio of roughly 36%.

Assessing Retirement Corpus Need

You target retirement at 57–58 years—12–13 years from now.
You estimate needing Rs.4.3 crore corpus at retirement. Let us examine adequacy.

Typical assumptions:

Post-retirement annual expense: Rs.15 lakh (approx Rs.1.25 lakh monthly)

Life after 58 years may span 30 years (till age 88)

To generate inflation-adjusted Rs.15 lakh annually, corpus of Rs.4–5 crore seems reasonable, assuming moderate withdrawal and portfolio returns.

Hence, your Rs.4.3 crore goal appears aligned with a simple conservative model.

Projecting Your Corpus Accumulation

You currently hold:

Real estate: Rs.1.95 crore

Financial assets (FD, PPF, PF, NPS, SGB, shares): total approx Rs.1.12 crore

Ongoing SIPs: Rs.25k/month

Over the next 13 years:

Your PF, PPF, NPS will grow via contributions and interest

SIP contributions will compound

Debt obligations will reduce

With disciplined investing and no major lifestyle inflation, you are on track to build Rs.4–5 crore corpus.

But, a focused strategy is needed. Let us outline it.

Strategy to Optimize Current Assets

Keep your property. It gives rental of Rs.18k per month.

Do not convert property into pension-income real estate. It takes effort.

Maintain FD of Rs.32L as liquid reserve.

Keep NPS, PF, PPF as part of retirement mix. All are tax-efficient vehicles.

Shares: continue small equity exposure via SIP to benefit from long-term growth.

Sovereign Gold Bonds and jewellery: maintain 5–8% of portfolio weight.

Debt Reduction Plan

Home loan: pay extra Rs.15k EMI. This reduces total interest materially.

Aim to close home loan before age 55 if possible.

Car loan will end in 5 years. Then redirect Rs.13.6k towards investments or loan prepayment.

Eliminate debt before retirement to reduce financial burden and increase monthly surplus.

SIP Planning & Asset Allocation

Current SIP of Rs.25k/month is good. But you can increase selectively.

After home and car loan finish, redirect that EMI into SIP.

Increase SIP by at least Rs.25–30k per month over the next 5–7 years.

Maintain an asset allocation ratio: 60% debt/fixed income, 30% equity, 10% gold.

Do not invest in index funds—they lack active risk management.

Do not use direct funds—they lack guidance, professional review, and rebalancing.

Use actively managed equity and hybrid funds, via regular plans under Certified Financial Planner’s guidance, to ensure disciplined growth and periodic portfolio reviews.

Emergency & Contingency Planning

You need liquid funds for emergencies or medical events.

Maintain 6–12 months of expenses (Rs.7–8 lakh) in liquid fund or sweep-in FD.

Keep a separate buffer for your mother if needed.

Consider health cover for yourself and family, as medical costs rise at older age.

Children’s Educational Planning

Your children’s school fees are Rs.21k per month total.
Your current savings and income can support their schooling until graduation.
But consider:

Future educational goals (professional courses, abroad, etc.)

Build goal-based corpus via separate SIPs for higher education.

Rebalance once fees are stable or decrease after college is over.

Tax Efficiency and Investment Mix

House rent helps reduce taxable income partly via standard deduction.

PPF and PF contributions are tax-efficient.

NPS contributions get 80CCD benefits, and tier 1 withdrawal gets favourable tax treatment.

FD interest and rental income are fully taxable; manage via slab planning.

As per new MF tax rules:

Equity mutual fund LTCG above Rs.1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%

STCG at 20%

Debt mutual fund gains taxed as per income slab

Plan mutual fund withdrawals via SIP SWP or goal-based exits to optimise tax.

Retirement Income Generation Strategy

Goal: retire at 57–58 years, staying financially comfortable.

Post?retirement: You will rely on:

Rental income

Systematic Withdrawal from mutual fund corpus

Interest from PF, PPF, NPS, FD

Pension (if any under NPS Tier 2)

To ensure monthly income of Rs.1.25 lakh:

Rental + pensions + interest together should cover Rs.60k

SWP from mutual funds to cover remaining Rs.65k

With Rs.4–5 crore corpus, safe withdrawal rate of ~6% yields Rs.25–30k per month depending on returns

Add to interest and rent, it totals required amount

Adjust based on actual return trajectories and inflation.

Portfolio Rebalancing Over Time

As you near age 55–58:

Gradually reduce equity exposure while increasing debt allocation

Shift part of accumulated equity portfolio to hybrid or debt instruments

Keep monthly SWP going post-retirement

Maintain flexibility and avoid rigid options like annuities

Lifestyle, Inflation and Expense Management

Projected inflation of 6–7% annually means cost of living in future doubles every 10–12 years.
If today you spend Rs.1.17 lakh, at 58 years it could be Rs.4–5 lakh.
Your corpus needs to cover this indexed expense for 30+ years.

Simple cosy lifestyle may still escalate due to medical and travel ambitions.
Keep reviewing lifestyle plans every 5 years.

Contingency for Medical, Long?Term Care and Caregiving

In later years, medical expenses can be high.
Need to plan for long?term care or assisted living.

Consider personal health cover for family.

Keep liquidity for unexpected medical events.

Build critical illness top?up plan if not already.

Plan will/estate, with instructions for elder care.

Estate Planning and Succession Readiness

By age 55, ensure legal and succession matters are in order:

Draft or update your will

Nominate family members in all investment and bank accounts

Keep property documents accessible

Discuss financial plan with spouse and children

Ensure they understand how to access accounts and investments

This gives peace of mind and clarity for family.

Review Plan Annually with Certified Financial Planner

An annual review helps to:

Track progress on home loan repayment

Measure corpus accumulation vs target

Rebalance allocation to match age and goals

Adjust for change in expenses or incomes

Refine retirement age goal based on updated data

Consistent monitoring ensures you stay on track.

Risks to Watch Out For

Medical emergencies or sudden lifestyle changes

Market corrections impacting SIP returns

Asset illiquidity, especially property

Inflation eroding monthly spending power

Underestimating future tax or rule changes

Proper planning helps mitigate these risks.

Final Insights

You are saving well and building wealth steadily

Your target corpus of Rs.4.3 crore seems realistic

Debt is under control and will be cleared before retirement

Continue active investing via SIPs, increasing gradually

Avoid passive index or direct funds; choose active funds via CFP?supported regular plans

Balance portfolio across equity, debt, gold for stability

Plan health cover, estate documentation, and will in place

Review annually to stay aligned with your goal

Rs.4.3 crore at retirement, aligned with rental, pension, and SWP, can sustain your desired post-retirement lifestyle

Your disciplined savings and investments provide a solid foundation.
Retirement at 57–58 is achievable with proper execution.

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

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