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Value Planning is the trademark of Daniel D'Souza and his team. We provide financial planning servic

We help individuals manage their personal finances and make the right investments. By defining your financial goals and choosing the right investment vehicle for that goal, you are far more likely to achieve your goals. We are a registered sub-broker with ICICI Direct and their online platform allows my clients to easily invest in all financial products from stocks and mutual funds to corporate FD

26 Money Rules For 2026 | The Curiosity Chronicle 18/12/2025

"Make 2026 Your Wealthiest Year Yet

“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” - Henry David Thoreau

As you head into 2026, remember that true wealth isn’t a number on a screen. It’s a life you live by design.

It’s built, not found, through a set of small, intentional rules you follow every single day.

Read these 26 rules. Reflect on them. Adopt the ones that resonate with you.

Your wealthy life may be enabled by money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else."

26 Money Rules For 2026 | The Curiosity Chronicle The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from growth and decision-making to business, finance, startups, and technology. In addition, subscribers re...

A better way to invest in gold | Value Research 01/12/2025

"Each option has its own benefits, but when you compare transparency, regulation, liquidity and long-term cost efficiency, Gold ETFs offer more advantages for most investors looking for straightforward, reliable gold exposure."

A better way to invest in gold | Value Research SEBI has warned investors about unregulated digital gold. Here’s why gold ETFs offer safer, transparent and cost-efficient exposure while keeping your portfolio stable.

Why the first 10 years of SIP can feel like a scam | Value Research 25/08/2025

"You slog, you save, you sacrifice, and yet the numbers don’t scream “wealthy”. ".. "the first 10 years increased your wealth to Rs 23.2 lakh, but the next 10 years added over Rs 75 lakh, all with the same monthly SIP and the same 12 per cent return. That’s the real power of compounding."

Why the first 10 years of SIP can feel like a scam | Value Research SIPs can feel underwhelming in the first decade, but patience pays. See how compounding transforms modest savings into multi-crore wealth over time.

Section 80D deductions: A smart tax-planning guide to making most of health insurance premiums 17/07/2025

"Let us understand how policyholders can use these benefits to reduce their tax outgo and secure their family’s financial well-being during medical emergencies."

Section 80D deductions: A smart tax-planning guide to making most of health insurance premiums Section 80D allows taxpayers to claim deductions on premiums paid for health insurance for themselves and their family members. These benefits, however, are only available under the old tax regime

SIP returns too low? This story will change your mind | Value Research 24/06/2025

"... the real reward of compounding isn’t found in statements or screenshots.

It’s found in the quiet decision to stay in the game long after others have left."

SIP returns too low? This story will change your mind | Value Research Discover how staying invested in SIPs can build crores over time. Learn from a story of patience, compounding and why timing isn’t everything in investing.

Which is the best mutual fund to invest Rs 15 lakh? | Value Research 23/05/2025

https://www.valueresearchonline.com/stories/224717/best-mutual-fund-invest-rs-15-lakh/
"... every investor has a different time horizon and risk profile.

That's why there is no universal best. There's only what's best for you based on a) your goals, b) your timeframe and c) your risk appetite."

Which is the best mutual fund to invest Rs 15 lakh? | Value Research Looking to invest Rs 15 lakh? The right mutual fund depends on your goals, time frame and risk profile, not a one-size-fits-all answer.

Stockpicking strategy: Discover Munger’s trick of inversion | Value Research 09/04/2025

https://www.valueresearchonline.com/stories/223780/stockpicking-strategy-charlie-munger-mental-model/
" Instead of asking, "How can I get rich in the market?" ask, "How can I guarantee financial ruin?"
The answers become obvious: Invest money you can't afford to lose - Chase hot tips and trends. Ignore fees and taxes - panic-sell during downturns. Concentrate on a single sector.
By consciously avoiding these wealth-destroying behaviors, you've already outperformed most investors."

Stockpicking strategy: Discover Munger’s trick of inversion | Value Research Discover Charlie Munger's mental models, like inversion, that lead to financial success. Learn how to avoid mistakes and make smarter investment decisions.

The one thing that will make you rich (No, it isn't just high returns) | Value Research 04/04/2025

https://www.valueresearchonline.com/stories/223817/savings-rate-matters-more-than-high-investment-returns/
Here's a rough idea of how your savings rate affects your time to retire:

Save 10 per cent → Retire in 40+ years
Save 30 per cent → Retire in 24 years
Save 50 per cent → Retire in 15 years

The one thing that will make you rich (No, it isn't just high returns) | Value Research A 25% savings rate with 9% returns builds more wealth than a 5% savings rate with 15% returns. Learn why focusing on how much you save is the key to financial freedom.

Why Shankar Sharma calls Nifty 50 P/E a colossal idiocy 19/03/2025

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/the-colossal-idiocy-in-the-nifty-pe-ratio-12966885.html
"The aggregate earnings of any index basket across time periods are simply not comparable.

For starters, it is simply because the index constituents change very frequently.

Just to illustrate, between 1995 and present day, of the original NIFTY 50, only 12 - yes, 12 - remain."

Why Shankar Sharma calls Nifty 50 P/E a colossal idiocy 'P/E of the Market' concept is absolute baloney. It fails miserably to stand up to any analytical and conceptual rigor. It is simply the dumbing down of what is a very complex science: to figure out what the true intrinsic value of any market, sector or stock is

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