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01 May 2025
The Gen-Z Money Vibe
We decode some new trends that define GenZ money habits. It’s not all doom and gloom!
YouTube tutorials, Instagram infographics, and influencer reels and posts are slipping into the social media feeds of Gen Z regularly. But are they enough to impart the knowledge they need for investing in real life?
Credit cards provide easy access to credit. But if you are not careful, it could entrap you into a debt spiral, leading to low credit score and further borrowings to settle off your old debts
For many small traders, the lure of quick profits in Futures and Options (F&O) is hard to resist. But the reality is far more challenging and ridden with risks
Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman and co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, calls himself an optimist and fearless when it comes to markets ups and downs. He talks about how to deal with the current volatility in the market, where opportunities lie and his learnings from his guru Warren Buffett. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, ‘‘the granddaddy of the market’’ also shares valuable lessons and insights on how to narrow down and identify the right companies
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) will cater to ‘mass affluent’ investors who may not be able to afford PMS products but need more flexibility than the tightly regulated MFs
Neelesh Surana, Chief Investment Officer, Mirae Asset AMC talks about his investing journey from his college years, including his mistakes and achievements, and why he sees market volatility as an opportunity rather than a threat
While term insurance is a must-buy to build a protective cushion for your family and dependants, you may consider buying traditional plans or Ulips depending on your risk appetite and needs, provided you are ready to pay the costs
Taking career breaks can heal you and help re-orient the direction of your life, but don’t treat them as vacations. Plan like your future depends on it, because it does
We decode some new trends that define GenZ money habits. It’s not all doom and gloom!
YouTube tutorials, Instagram infographics, and influencer reels and posts are slipping into the social media feeds of Gen Z regularly. But are they enough to impart the knowledge they need for investing in real life?
Credit cards provide easy access to credit. But if you are not careful, it could entrap you into a debt spiral, leading to low credit score and further borrowings to settle off your old debts
For many small traders, the lure of quick profits in Futures and Options (F&O) is hard to resist. But the reality is far more challenging and ridden with risks
Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman and co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, calls himself an optimist and fearless when it comes to markets ups and downs. He talks about how to deal with the current volatility in the market, where opportunities lie and his learnings from his guru Warren Buffett. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, ‘‘the granddaddy of the market’’ also shares valuable lessons and insights on how to narrow down and identify the right companies
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) will cater to ‘mass affluent’ investors who may not be able to afford PMS products but need more flexibility than the tightly regulated MFs
Neelesh Surana, Chief Investment Officer, Mirae Asset AMC talks about his investing journey from his college years, including his mistakes and achievements, and why he sees market volatility as an opportunity rather than a threat
While term insurance is a must-buy to build a protective cushion for your family and dependants, you may consider buying traditional plans or Ulips depending on your risk appetite and needs, provided you are ready to pay the costs
Taking career breaks can heal you and help re-orient the direction of your life, but don’t treat them as vacations. Plan like your future depends on it, because it does
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