Set Goals (28 articles)
![<p>This article explains how DIY investors can move from a shoot & aim to aim & shoot approach towards their investments.</p>](/assets/images/plan-it-yourself-mutual-funds-before-you-do-it-yourself.jpg)
This article explains how DIY investors can move from a shoot & aim to aim & shoot approach towards their investments.
Published: 28 January 2024
6 MIN READ
![<p>This article shows how investors can map their various investments, like mutual funds, FDs, NPS, stocks etc., to different goals.</p>](/assets/images/how-to-map-your-mutual-funds-to-your-investment-goals.jpg)
This article shows how investors can map their various investments, like mutual funds, FDs, NPS, stocks etc., to different goals.
Published: 25 June 2023
7 MIN READ
![<p>An emergency fund is essential to protect yourself from unexpected problems where a lot of money needs to be spent. This article will show you how to create one step-by-step.</p>](/assets/images/smart-goals-step-by-step-create-emergency-fund.jpg)
An emergency fund is essential to protect yourself from unexpected problems where a lot of money needs to be spent. This article will show you how to create one step-by-step.
Published: 5 October 2022
8 MIN READ
![<p>This article offers the steps for identifying, quantifying and investing for buying your dream house.</p>](/assets/images/smart-goals-step-by-step-downpayment-for-dream-home.jpg)
This article offers the steps for identifying, quantifying and investing for buying your dream house.
Published: 7 September 2022
11 MIN READ
![<p>Many investors are obsessed with returns. This post shows a different target to chase to ensure the purpose of investments is met.</p>](/assets/images/chase-corpus-instead-of-returns.jpg)
Many investors are obsessed with returns. This post shows a different target to chase to ensure the purpose of investments is met.
Published: 17 April 2022
10 MIN READ
![<p>This article discusses a no-shortcuts, step-by-step guide for investors who want to create wealth.</p>](/assets/images/minified/lindsay-henwood-7_kRuX1hSXM-unsplash.jpg)
This article discusses a no-shortcuts, step-by-step guide for investors who want to create wealth.
Published: 22 January 2022
13 MIN READ
![<p>This article talks about what you need to do once you start investing for a goal throughout the time horizon.</p>](/assets/images/minified/suzanne-d-williams-VMKBFR6r_jg-unsplash.jpg)
This article talks about what you need to do once you start investing for a goal throughout the time horizon.
Published: 3 January 2022
8 MIN READ
![<p>Goal-based investing starts with setting goals in the right way. This post shows how.</p>](/assets/images/smartgoals.png)
Goal-based investing starts with setting goals in the right way. This post shows how.
Published: 5 December 2021
7 MIN READ
![<p>This post is targeted at investors looking at distributing their investments in the usual products available in the market.</p>](/assets/images/minified/nathan-dumlao-pMW4jzELQCw-unsplash_rotated.jpg)
This post is targeted at investors looking at distributing their investments in the usual products available in the market.
Published: 21 September 2021
17 MIN READ
![<p>This post is targeted towards investors facing too many choices in funds, stocks, and insurance policies, making it difficult to get started.</p>](/assets/images/minified/victoriano-izquierdo-JG35CpZLfVs-unsplash.jpg)
This post is targeted towards investors facing too many choices in funds, stocks, and insurance policies, making it difficult to get started.
Published: 14 September 2021
7 MIN READ
![<p>This post answers a common question asked by investors regarding investing for retirement.</p>](/assets/images/minified/calculator-385506_1920.jpg)
This post answers a common question asked by investors regarding investing for retirement.
Published: 10 September 2021
29 MIN READ
![<p>This post shows how investors who are new to goal-based investing can get started near the mid-point of their careers.</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-ann-h-2646531-min.jpg)
This post shows how investors who are new to goal-based investing can get started near the mid-point of their careers.
Published: 3 September 2021
7 MIN READ
![<p>This post deals with a problem that many investors face: how to invest some “spare” money</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-kuncheek-210990.jpg)
This post deals with a problem that many investors face: how to invest some “spare” money
Published: 31 August 2021
6 MIN READ
![<p>This post is about how to avoid common mistakes that interrupt compounding.</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-marina-zasorina-7486106.jpg)
This post is about how to avoid common mistakes that interrupt compounding.
Published: 10 August 2021
12 MIN READ
![<p>This post shows how to reach a goal like 1 crore in 10 years or any such amount in any time you want</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3831181.jpg)
This post shows how to reach a goal like 1 crore in 10 years or any such amount in any time you want
Published: 23 July 2021
5 MIN READ
![<p>What to do when goals do not proceed on track and not enough surplus is available for investing.</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-startup-stock-photos-7096.jpg)
What to do when goals do not proceed on track and not enough surplus is available for investing.
Published: 5 July 2021
5 MIN READ
![<p>The answer is mostly “it depends” but you can easily figure out the number from this post</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-maitree-rimthong-1602726.jpg)
The answer is mostly “it depends” but you can easily figure out the number from this post
Published: 4 July 2021
4 MIN READ
![<p>At various life-stages your finances, assets, income and investments will vary. Here is an overview</p>](/assets/images/minified/edward-howell-VlTJdP8ZY1c-unsplash.jpg)
At various life-stages your finances, assets, income and investments will vary. Here is an overview
Published: 2 July 2021
11 MIN READ
![<p>You pay a heavy price by waiting to start investments: this post shows the effects of every year of delay</p>](/assets/images/minified/brett-jordan-_Xwnk1DgTb8-unsplash.jpg)
You pay a heavy price by waiting to start investments: this post shows the effects of every year of delay
Published: 27 June 2021
5 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get the SIP amount for recurring goals like a dream vacation every few years</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-element-digital-1051075.jpg)
Walk-through: Get the SIP amount for recurring goals like a dream vacation every few years
Published: 26 June 2021
4 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get SIP amount for all goals together</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-rodnae-productions-7581014_min.jpg)
Walk-through: Get SIP amount for all goals together
Published: 7 June 2021
5 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get SIP amount for early retirement (RE)</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-rodnae-productions-7581014_min.jpg)
Walk-through: Get SIP amount for early retirement (RE)
Published: 6 June 2021
5 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get SIP amount for retirement goal</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-rodnae-productions-7581014_min.jpg)
Walk-through: Get SIP amount for retirement goal
Published: 5 June 2021
10 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get SIP amount for a goal with multiple payments</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-rodnae-productions-7581014_min.jpg)
Walk-through: Get SIP amount for a goal with multiple payments
Published: 5 June 2021
3 MIN READ
![<p>Walk-through: Get the SIP amount for a single payment goal</p>](/assets/images/minified/pexels-rodnae-productions-7581014_min.jpg)
Walk-through: Get the SIP amount for a single payment goal
Published: 4 June 2021
6 MIN READ
![<p>The purpose of investing is to fulfill a life goal: set that first</p>](/assets/images/What-Are-Financial-Goals.png)
The purpose of investing is to fulfill a life goal: set that first
Published: 3 June 2021
7 MIN READ
![<p>Part 3: I am now ready to do goal-based investing. How do I get started?</p>](/assets/images/how-to-set-a-goal.png)
Part 3: I am now ready to do goal-based investing. How do I get started?
Published: 30 March 2021
13 MIN READ
![<p>Save for children’s schooling, college education and marriage via goal-based investing.</p>](/assets/images/childrens_education.png)
Save for children’s schooling, college education and marriage via goal-based investing.
Published: 17 March 2021
10 MIN READ
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