Consider factors like time, risk profile, return requirements, expenses, liquidity needs, etc. Make sure to have insurance and opt for a term plan, says Amar Pandit.

One of the mistakes most homemakers make while thinking about financial planning is looking at immediate goals, says Amar Pandit.

While planning for retirement, the key is to let your money be idle, says Amar Pandit.

This rainy season, don't just prepare for storms but also make your finances rain-proof, says Amar Pandit.

There is no reason for a child with no dependents to have insurance because insurance is put in place to provide for the child in the event of a parent's untimely death and not the other way around, says Amar Pandit.

A good planner will take the role of a family doctor.

Invest early. Plan your taxes.

Proper documentation can help take half the pain out of filing your income tax return, says Amar Pandit.

Want a stress free vacation? Amar Pandit tells you what you need to keep in mind.

Give them up post haste and make a rocking beginning to the New Year.

Financial planning advisor Amar Pandit explains the most important steps for accumulating a contingency fund but cautions that this money should be spent wisely.

If you want your children to inherit true wealth, make them financially literate, says Amar Pandit

Although not much is spoken about financial infidelity, it is becoming more and more common these days. Financial planner Amar Pandit charts a four-point plan on how to be financially loyal to your spouse

Your plan, and not what the market is doing, should drive your behavior.