P V SUBRAMANYAM

Stories by P V SUBRAMANYAM

What HR professionals should know about money

What HR professionals should know about money

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2015

Though it may be anecdotal, there are some HR people who cannot reconcile their own salary from a CTC to take home!

Investing in stocks? Learn volatility first

Investing in stocks? Learn volatility first

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2015

If you have to make money in equities, you need to understand volatility and try to make it your friend, says P V Subramanyam

Value investing is difficult because...

Value investing is difficult because...

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2015

All investors are value investors. Or they at least like to believe this. So let us see why VI is so difficult to achieve, even though philosophically it is easy to understand.

BORROWING to buy an asset? Don't!

BORROWING to buy an asset? Don't!

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2015

However, if you do borrow for say buying a house -- most people do -- do not be in a hurry to repay the loan. Take a loan at a young age and keep it on for the whole period.

Want to be wealthy? Avoid these simple money mistakes

Want to be wealthy? Avoid these simple money mistakes

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

Many people like words like wealth creation, equity, SIP, etc. It does not mean they understand the whole process is not so difficult. Neither is it so easy. Here are some mistakes people make with their investments

Are Indians over-insured?

Are Indians over-insured?

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2015

Are you surprised at this title? Well, then read on to find out the truth...

Investments resolutions for 2015

Investments resolutions for 2015

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Yes, you need them: to complete the resolutions that you had made in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. There is no point in making new resolutions if you have not lived up to the previous resolutions, right?

Year-end reminder: Some investing common sense

Year-end reminder: Some investing common sense

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

Simple, sharp and witty... P V Subramanyam offers 12 mantras to become a successful investor

4 silly reasons why people don't invest in stocks

4 silly reasons why people don't invest in stocks

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

Except investing more and investing for a longer period mankind will do anything to increase its wealth.

11 reasons why people overspend

11 reasons why people overspend

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2014

A list of what I have seen and what I think. If you agree with this post and have many reasons of your own, please share them with us!

Investing in stocks is always profitable, but...

Investing in stocks is always profitable, but...

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2014

...is not always easy. Here's why!

Can you afford a new car?

Can you afford a new car?

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2014

Here's a checklist to find exactly that!

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Look at the pros and cons of both the options and take a decision yourself!

5 simple investment tips that work! ALWAYS

5 simple investment tips that work! ALWAYS

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2014

These are old nuggets which have been dished in the past. repeating them and frankly do not care if you do follow or not.

14 signs that prove you earn less but spend more

14 signs that prove you earn less but spend more

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2014

Sorry guys and gals but you have really inspired me to write this. You can hate me for this but honestly, this is dedicated to you. Here it goes!

Financial lies that we tell ourselves

Financial lies that we tell ourselves

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2014

We don't lie just to people we know. We also lies to ourselves. These are financial lies that we love telling ourselves...

Three SHOCKING money mistakes!

Three SHOCKING money mistakes!

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2014

Make these and they will ensure you will NEVER GET RICH!

What an insurance agent says and what he means!

What an insurance agent says and what he means!

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2014

The other day I did a small gig on what a real estate agent says and how you should interpret it... today it is the turn of the insurance agent. :-)

What real estate brokers say and what they mean :-)

What real estate brokers say and what they mean :-)

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

Don't trust what your broker tells you about a house you want to buy!

Buying/selling a house is a nightmare :(

Buying/selling a house is a nightmare :(

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Here are some amusing anecdotal experiences that buyers and sellers of residential units witness every day. Share yours!