Goal-based investing
Attaching every investment to a named goal with an amount and a date, rather than accumulating an undifferentiated pot. It decides the asset allocation for you, and it makes it much harder to raid long-term money for short-term wants.
What it means
Attaching every investment to a named goal with an amount and a date, rather than accumulating an undifferentiated pot.
Why it matters to a household
It decides the asset allocation for you, and it makes it much harder to raid long-term money for short-term wants.
Where it trips people up
Having goals with no dates. Without a date there is no right asset, and no way to know if you are on track.
In an Indian household
It fits Indian household planning well, where the major goals — education, weddings, a home — have fairly predictable timing.
Where FamTally comes in
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Goal-based investing
Attaching every investment to a named goal with an amount and a date, rather than accumulating an undifferentiated pot.
Why does it matter?
It decides the asset allocation for you, and it makes it much harder to raid long-term money for short-term wants.
What do people usually get wrong?
Having goals with no dates. Without a date there is no right asset, and no way to know if you are on track.
Is there anything India-specific?
It fits Indian household planning well, where the major goals — education, weddings, a home — have fairly predictable timing.