We often face choices between enjoying something today or saving for tomorrow. In India, where family responsibilities and rising costs are a reality, learning to delay small pleasures today can lead to a safer, wealthier future. This idea, called delayed gratification , is about making smart choices now to build financial stability later. Why Delayed Gratification Matters Imagine you want to buy the latest smartphone on EMI, but you also need to save for your child’s education. Choosing to save instead of spending on the phone is delayed gratification. It’s not easy, but it helps avoid debt and creates opportunities. For example, skipping expensive weekend outings or trendy clothes today could mean having enough funds for a medical emergency, a home down payment, or retirement. Benefits for Indian Families Avoiding Debt Traps: Many Indians rely on credit cards or loans for luxuries, leading to stress. Delaying purchases until you can afford them keeps yo...
Key Points to Proper Retirement Planning : It is never too early to start saving. Savings should essentially start as soon as you start earning Retirement planning should form an integral part of your financial planning. Even though retirement seems far out, planning for it should be done early on. Financial planning should be long-term in nature. One should ignore short-term market movements and volatility. Focus on your long-term goals and utilize the investment avenues most suited to your risk/return appetite. Retirement planning has three major stages: the accumulation stage, the preservation stage, and the distribution stage. Succession and legacy planning forms an integral part of retirement planning. Mutual funds are a good way of investing – however, investors should be cognizant of the impact of expense ratios on returns and choose the funds wisely. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are a great way to invest in equity mutual funds. They inculcate di...
“Wealth is not just about money; it’s about legacy.” In India, discussions around wealth are often focused on accumulation—earning, saving, and investing. However, what is often overlooked is what happens to that wealth once we’re gone. Who manages it? Who benefits from it? Will it be preserved or squandered? These questions form the foundation of estate planning and building generational wealth. This chapter explores how Indian families can use trusts, wills, and succession planning to preserve and transfer wealth to future generations without unnecessary legal hurdles or emotional disputes. 1. Why Generational Wealth Matters Generational wealth is the financial legacy you leave for your children, grandchildren, and beyond. In the Indian context, generational wealth often includes: Family businesses Real estate Gold and jewellery Investments in mutual funds, FDs, PPF, EPF Life insurance Agricultural land and ancestral properties However, lack of proper est...
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