EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 15 MIN
How Should You Handle A Windfall Gain?
from Let's Talk Money with Monika Halan · host Monika Halan
Today, Monika dives into the best strategies for handling windfall gains. Whether it's a bonus, tax refund, or inheritance, Monika explains how to balance spending, debt repayment, and investing to maximise your financial well-being and avoid common pitfalls. Discover how to make thoughtful decisions that enhance your financial future while enjoying the present. Monika also addresses how to rebuild an emergency fund after relocating, the strategies for early retirement and sustaining expenses long-term, and the importance of evaluating mutual fund schemes over individual fund managers. Chapters: (00:31 - 04:58) Navigating Funds in a Windfall Gain (05:06 - 07:33) Rebuilding Emergency Fund (07:36 - 11:42) Calculating Corpus for Early Retirement Planning (11:44 - 14:21) Tracking Progress of Fund Managers vs Schemes If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected] Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta
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Today, Monika dives into the best strategies for handling windfall gains. Whether it's a bonus, tax refund, or inheritance, Monika explains how to balance spending, debt repayment, and investing to maximise your financial well-being and avoid common pitfalls. Discover how to make thoughtful decisions that enhance your financial future while enjoying the present. Monika also addresses how to rebuild an emergency fund after relocating, the strategies for early retirement and sustaining expenses long-term, and the importance of evaluating mutual fund schemes over individual fund managers. Chapters: (00:31 - 04:58) Navigating Funds in a Windfall Gain (05:06 - 07:33) Rebuilding Emergency Fund (07:36 - 11:42) Calculating Corpus for Early Retirement Planning (11:44 - 14:21) Tracking Progress of Fund Managers vs Schemes If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected] Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta
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