As the name suggests, an Emergency fund acts as a lifesaver in case of any emergency. It is a readily available source of liquid funds that can be used in case of any financial problem
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱?
Emergency fund backs you up in case of any undesirable financial situation like the one that occurred in 2020 during COVID.
Unemployment rose to over 20% during the lockdown.
Even today, when these big MNCs are laying off, the employees might face a financial crisis.
Therefore, it is always advisable to have an emergency fund to avoid such situations.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱?
The avg time to find new job is 3 months. Therefore, it is advisable to have at least 3 to 5 months' expenses as ur emergency fund.
For Eg, if ur monthly expenses r Rs 50,000, u should have 2.5 lakh as an emergency fund.
Now, this amt should be invested depending on the preferences. Ideally, you should divide the amt into long-term & short-term funds.
• Long-Term Fund: We should use this fund for extensive emergencies like medical situations, natural calamities, or unemployment.
This amount is not urgently needed; hence it can be invested in slightly illiquid funds where the returns can be higher with minimum risk.
Liquid funds can be a great option to earn interest on your money where you can withdraw the amt whenever required
• Short-Term Fund: This fund should be highly liquid. It should be immediately accessible in case of emergency. The best option is to keep this amt in cash at your home or in the savings bank.
Having an Emergency Fund is not an option, it's a necessity! 😎
Apart from the emergency fund, there are several other parameters through which you can achieve financial freedom in your life.
With Finology, u can get correct guidance on how u can create ideal portfolio to generate wealth & fight against all emergencies.
Asset allocation needs to be in accordance with the current life stage. Have a look at the two major phases which require substantial financial resources:
• Higher studies
• Post-education life (Including weddings)
Considering the soaring inflation rates📈 & higher cost of living particularly in metro cities, education alone demands a large share of your salary.
A part of your salary saved regularly is not enough to finance it.
• P&L vs Cashflows Statement
• Market cap vs Enterprise value
• Consolidated vs Standalone
• Right Issue
• Dividend Yield
• Promoter holding
• Promoter Pledging
• Debt to Equity
• Interest coverage ratio
• CFO/PAT
Both statements r vry imp when it comes to Financial Analysis. P&L tells u abt sales, exp, taxes. It gives u an idea of how much sales & profit r earned.
But it also has shortfalls as actual cash inflow & outflow r nt differentiated frm credit income & exp
On the other hand, Cashflow statements will tell you when you received the actual payments as it tells you the actual inflow & outflow of cash.
This statement will let you spot those companies that are not receiving cash in actual sense.
Be it taxes on salary, bonus or business income, nobody likes paying a part of their income to govt. So, here are some of the ways through which you can save your taxes⤵️
▣ Interest on Savings Account:
Section: 80TTA
Interest on savings accounts held in post offices, banks, etc is taxable under “income frm other sources”, but no TDS is deducted.