Diwali is one of the awaited festivals in India. Diwali is a festival, which keeps everyone busy with making arrangements, bringing lights, doing decoration, making sweets, and buying gifts for all. One may not be aware that this festival also brings the 6 Most Essential Financial Planning Lessons of Life.
Let’s have a look at them!
#1 Safety First
Everyone enjoy fireworks, and we all take the necessary measures to stay safe and keep our families safe. Equivalent planning needs to be implemented concerning one’s financial health.
When we burst crackers, we take utmost care, and youngsters always burst crackers under adults’ supervision. Likewise, one also needs to take a financial advisor’s recommendation before investing in any schemes. Various schemes look attractive, but they end up being a disaster at the end of the day.
The same applies to trading as well. Never agree with anyone if they ask you to take a part of a particular stock. Do your research before investing in any stock.
#2 Proper Planning
People plan for the festival of Diwali beforehand. Everyone thinks about the type of gifts they want to present to their family and friends, the sweets to form, the sorts of crackers to burn, buying clothing, house renovations, etc.
Similarly, one must plan and invest early to get better benefits. By early investments, one can get good returns with interest. So, one not only got to plan early for Diwali but also for their investments.
A person should be extra cautious when investing, and it’s essential to have a detailed budget; planning helps make a secure and profitable investment.
#3 Possessing a Goal
Gifts for family and friends during Diwali are purchased as per their taste, age, and preferences. Likewise, one should have different goals of money planning at various stages of life. Having a goal when investing will assist you to overcome some difficult situations without disturbing your regular income.
#4 Earn Benefits with Different Varieties
Each person chooses many sorts of crackers for Diwali, and just as that, one should adequately expand the investments in their portfolio. With the help of this, investors can take the benefits that are offered by different investments. A properly balanced portfolio will give you enjoyment and benefit at the same time.
#5 Have a Backup Plan
One take utmost care when burning a cracker or lighting a Diya, and we have a backup plan in case of any injury. Ain the same way, one must have a backup when investing by choosing the right policy as it clears any doubt which may occur. Being prepared with an insurance plan is very helpful when unexpected losses happen. Also, one should never invest in any unpopular scheme. Understand any strategy or plan before you invest.
#6 Check Your Portfolio
People clean their houses and offices before Diwali and put away the items no longer required; investors should also follow a similar approach with their investments. Check the investment portfolio ultimately to be sure of all for your financial goals and any unplanned expenses. Investors should also exit from the schemes that are not performing well.
The festival of Diwali teaches us several lessons aside from those mentioned above. This festival also features a lot that involves financial planning. So, this is the right time to plan your finances thoroughly and have a safe and financially planned Diwali.
We wish you a Sparkling and Prosperous Diwali!