“Mutual Funds Sahi Hain” (mutual funds are good), is what I told my wife a decade ago, after we were united in wedlock.
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Like every couple who engages in sensible money-talk after marriage, we were trying to understand each other’s outlook towards money (even though ours is a love marriage).
One thing we agreed on was, while we want to live a comfortable lifestyle, saving and investing is imperative for a bright and secure financial future––our child’s education, marriage, and even our own retirement.
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But one thing we differed on initially was taking some risk and investing in mutual funds.
I have always been a big proponent of investing in mutual funds, particularly equity mutual funds for long-term wealth creation.
In contrast, my wife had been investing in bank fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and other small saving schemes. Back then, she was not exactly risk-averse but had heard stories about people losing money in the stock market and mutual funds. Perhaps this clouded her faith in investing money in mutual funds.
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Also, being a non-finance professional, a self-employed practising doctor––a dental surgeon, she was not well aware of mutual funds.
And honestly, given that she is a very opinionated person, it took me quite a while (in fact months) to convince her to invest in mutual funds, until she realised that she was paying a sizeable amount as tax––under the head “Income from Business and Profession” and “Income from Other Sources”.
This was when I educated her on Equity Linked Saving Schemes (also known as tax saving funds), other types of mutual funds, and other investment avenues that are eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Thereafter, one day, I formally introduced her to PersonalFN’s flagship mutual fund research service, FundSelect Plus, that offers a special tax-saving fund portfolio plus four equity portfolios based on risk profile (aggressive, moderate, conservative, and strategic long-term) and three debt portfolios using the investment tenure as the cornerstone (less 3 months, 3 to 12 months, and more than 12 months).
Today these High-Performing, Time-Tested Readymade Portfolios backed by PersonalFN’s comprehensive mutual fund research methodology serves as her “ready portfolio advisor”. And acknowledging the impeccable track record that has outperformed the market by over 80%, she has not looked back ever since and has been hooked to FundSelect Plus.
Today she’s happy about the tax efficient investments and is well-informed on New Fund offers, avidly looks for investment ideas, and reads extensively on personal finance.
Further, to accomplish our envisioned financial goals, she actively engages in investment planning and adroitly imparts vital lessons on money management even to our five-year-old daughter.
[Read: The 10 Lessons To Teach Your Child On Money]
Often my wife’s pointed perspective on budgeting, building a rainy day fund, and farsightedness on financial goals upholds my belief that women are better money managers than men.
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I believe, if you involve your better half in discussions on your personal finance and investing, it can be good for the financial health of the family.
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It is worthwhile to avoid a situation where only one of you understands personal finance and investing.
So, be receptive, honest, fair, and engage in a healthy discussion openly. Share the financial responsibilities if you are a double-income family. And if either of you do not understand the nuances of managing personal finance and/or investing, help each other out (like I did).
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And if both of you can’t figure out what could be in the interest of your financial well-being, seek professional help. You can always reach out to PersonalFN on 022-61361200 or write to us at info@personalfn.com for superlative guidance. We will be happy to help you!
[Read: Why A Sensible Money-Talk Is Necessary Post-Marriage]
“Money is an opportunity to reach unity in marriage. When couples work together they can do anything.” - Dave Ramsey (A renowned American businessman and author)
Happy Investing! ☺
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