Money with Monika

The Reserve Bank of India on April 17 announced a reduction in the reverse repo rate by 25 basis points. What does it mean and why is it important now? In this episode of Money with Monika, personal finance expert Monika Halan talks about RBI giving Rs 50,000 crore through TLTRO.20 to banks to lend to NBFCs and MFIs.

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What is an emergency fund? How much money does one need? Where do you put it? In this episode of Money with Monika, personal finance expert Monika Halan addresses important questions and fears over money amid lockdown triggered by COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the full episode for Monika Halan's advice.

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As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, is it a good time to invest in equity? In this episode of Money with Monika, personal finance expert Monika Halan talks about a checklist of 7 things one must consider before investing in equity. Listen to the full episode for Monika Halan's advice.

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In this episode of 'Money with Monika', personal finance expert Monika Halan explains how mutual fund investments can be tailored to meet various financial goals—be it buying a car in a couple of years, planning a wedding in five years, or even retirement. “While a low-risk product is advisable for short-term financial goals, have a sizeable risk appetite when planning for the longer term,” she says

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Personal finance expert Monika Halan explains the importance of asset allocation in this episode of the weekly show. “Equity, debt, cash, gold and real estate are all asset classes. Each comes with its own attribute. Each asset class has a specific role in your portfolio,” points out Monika Halan

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Personal finance expert Monika Halan explains the various options through which you can invest in mutual funds. She explains the difference between a Systemic Investment Plan (SIP), a Systemic Transfer Plan (STP) and a lump sum investment. “Depending on the intent behind the investment, you will choose the options of growth vs. dividend,” she adds.

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Personal finance expert Monika Halan answers all your queries related to risks versus returns on mutual fund investments in this episode of Money With Monika. “Don’t invest in mutual funds if you are nervous about your short term emergency needs,” she advises. 

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"The longer your time horizon, the more equity you can put in your mutual fund portfolio and the shorter your time horizon, the more debt funds you should have," says personal finance expert Monika Halan in this episode of Money With Monika. "

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“A systematic investment plan, or SIP, is only a route to a mutual fund,” says personal finance expert Monika Halan. To understand how it differs from MF and how choosing a SIP over lump sum investment reduces market risks, Listen to this episode.

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While dealing with the ongoing global slowdown and trade skirmishes, financial markets have been dealt a fresh blow due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As indices remain in the red, with an uncertain outlook, what should your strategy be regarding your investments? Listen to  the full episode for personal finance expert Monika Halan's advice.
Monika Halan is consulting editor, Mint, and author of the book 'Let's Talk Money'.

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