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

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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!

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

Here's a checklist to find exactly that!

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

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

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!

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

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

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. :-)

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

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