Is there any similarity between running and investing…well a few for sure. Investing is normally for a long term – as is running. The shorter form is called trading and among runners it is called sprinting. So when a runner says he is a short distance runner – it means he runs 100m (sprint) to […]

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There is not enough literature or education of how to handle your portfolio during your withdrawing phase. This is obvious – there is no money to be made withdrawing from your portfolio. There is a lot of money to be made while you accumulate it, but NIL when you are withdrawing it. Fair enough, right. […]

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This is not a post about running, but even in the running space, this holds true… There is a very popular note by Dr. Philip Maffetone who says teaching your body to run slowly – and burn fat is more important. So in the long run (since you have more fat deposits in your body) […]

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Thanks to Rich Dad Poor Dad (then bankrupt Dad too!) many people know what are assets and what are liabilities…I am making ONE more distinction…. Assets: are those assets which increase your REAL NETWORTH (NW) Assets: that  increase your nominal NETWORTH Assets: that are essential for your living and usage Assets (liabilities!): that are not […]

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  The question on top of the mind for all chartered accountants, directors, company secretaries is : What is the last date for filing the Annual Return of a company for the year ended 31st March, 2012. Right? If that is your question too, you have come to the right place. To file your Annual […]

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Clearly inspired by Aamir Khan’s program on doctors… Sorry I do not have the reach of an Aamir..but would be happy if you write in with your problems. I can assure you that the cxo of the company that cheated you will hear about it. If it is a psu, please excuse me….i do not […]

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  Buying any financial product is not easy. Let us look at a product like life or even general insurance. Fact is, you are buying a ‘security’ – you want to be reasonably sure you are dealing with a good company, right. What do people look for: 1. Can I buy it online: Ease of […]

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