Education
How much do you need to retire?
September 18, 2021 10:41 AM EDT| By Shreya BiswasHighlights A recent study conducted by Purpose and Angus Reid found that about 50 per cent of Canadians above the age of 55 are not sure if they will have sufficient savings for their retirement years. Generally, people tend to be either worrie.....
Why should HENRY individuals invest?
September 17, 2021 10:53 AM EDT| By Rini ZachariahHigh earners not rich yet or HENRY are individuals with a significantly high income and the potential to be wealthy in the future but are not rich. However, they tend not to have savings. HENRY individuals are plagued by spending highly on consumpt.....
How to secure your finances for post-pandemic world
September 17, 2021 10:47 AM EDT| By ManishaThe before-and-after economic scenarios of the COVID-19-hit world are a clear affirmation of how insecure life can be. The pandemic-induced lockdowns made some people crumble financially due to massive business losses or absence of income source. .....
Here are few investing tips for GenX
September 17, 2021 10:42 AM EDT| By Rini ZachariahGen X or Generation X are people currently hovering around their late 30s or 40s and 60s. They are born after baby boomers and before the millenials. As kids they received minimal supervision from their parents. The generation was thus more impacte.....
Beginner's Guide: What is hedging? How it works for investors
September 17, 2021 10:37 AM EDT| By AshishHedging is a popular investment strategy which is employed to limit risks in financial assets. The risk management strategy also typically results in lowering potential profits. Thus, hedging reduces potential loss but doesn’t maximise potent.....
What makes penny stocks so risky?
September 17, 2021 03:27 AM EDT| By AayushHighlights Most of the penny stocks belong to companies with very low-quality business and therefore the supply of their shares outweighs demand, keeping the price generally under a dollar. Penny stocks tend to get manipulated quite easily due .....
Tempted to invest in penny stocks? Here are few timing tips
September 16, 2021 04:54 AM EDT| By AayushPenny stocks are often tagged as a high-risk investment. However, Warren Buffet rightly said, “risk comes with not knowing you are doing”. One of the major reason why penny stocks are difficult to trade is their unexpected moves due to .....
Five under-the-radar investment strategies to reap stock market gains
September 16, 2021 12:23 AM EDT| By AshishIf you are a stock market enthusiast, you very well know why it is imperative for investors to have strategies up their sleeve in order to eke out maximum gains. Generally, investors and traders resort to strategies which are followed most commonly.....
How to start to love education
September 13, 2021 06:48 AM EDT| By Angela Almeida (Guest)Simplify your training Don't sit over books all the time. Try to analyze and remember the main thing. In addition, there are now many different online services that simplify learning. For example, essay checker, which will help you understan...
Why UK students at a risk of tax scams
September 11, 2021 11:20 PM EDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Students taking part-time jobs are more vulnerable to scams due to less interaction with HMRC. Around a million people reported scams to HMRC last year. Over 5,000 phone scams have been reported by students in the 18-24 a.....
Where is the safest place to put your retirement money?
September 11, 2021 10:16 AM EDT| By Shreya BiswasHighlights Pragmatic shift from full-time retirement to part-time, gig jobs or self-employment a hit among the retirees Government sponsored retirement plans and social security schemes may supplement the risky income-producing investments The.....
Ready to dip your toes into investing? Here are three basic mantras
September 10, 2021 10:20 AM EDT| By AayushHighlights Investing is not as easy as it seems and investors, especially beginners, need to have some basic financial and business acumen before they dive headfirst into the world of investing. With lucrative returns seen in the last one.....
10 basic terms you must learn before crypto trading
September 10, 2021 07:02 AM EDT| By Priya BhandariCryptocurrency is the newest investment rage across the world, which is very popular with the younger people. Skyrocketing prices of cryptocurrencies are surely fascinating for new investors, but they should be aware of the risk before investing. .....
Market capitalisation and market value: what’s the difference?
September 09, 2021 03:00 PM EDT| By Akanksha VashishtTwo terminologies that newbie investors often mistake for each other are market capitalisation and market value. However, as one spends time investing, the difference between the two terminologies quickly becomes apparent. Typically, investors giv.....
Going for gold? Here’s how you can invest in the yellow metal
September 08, 2021 10:39 PM EDT| By AshishFrom time immemorial, gold has been used as the world’s currency of choice. Experts advise investors to include safe-haven gold in their investment portfolios to lower overall risk by using it as a hedge against political unrest and inflation.....
Five ideas to pick from entrepreneurs who sold their billion-dollar businesses
September 03, 2021 10:01 AM EDT| By AayushHighlights Entrepreneurship is suitable for high-risk takers who are ready to face the uncertainty of starting a business. Having a niche and delivering a high-quality product are some of the factors that need to be taken care of while starting.....
How trading differs from investing: Here are three deciding factors
August 27, 2021 11:04 AM EDT| By AayushHighlights Trading and investing are two different approaches to spot profitable opportunities in financial markets. The major difference between the two is that investing is generally a long-term game, while trading could be a short-term.....
How much salary does a finance major draw?
August 27, 2021 10:47 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaA finance major is one of the hardest courses to pursue. However, the hard work pays off once the course reaches completion since the salary offered in finance jobs is relatively higher than many other degrees. A finance graduate has an option to w.....
Decoding the difference between investing and speculating
August 23, 2021 05:30 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSeveral people unknowingly use the terms - investment and speculation - interchangeably. However, both these terms have a separate meaning in the world of finance. While it is understandable why investors mistake one to be the other, it is essentia.....
How are retail investors different from institutional investors?
August 22, 2021 05:00 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Investors can broadly be categorised as institutional investors or retail investors. Retail investors generally participate in the market at an individual level with help from experts and investment advisors. Institutional investors.....