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The BQ Big Decisions podcast is geared towards getting you the insight you need before you make big money decisions. From tackling basic, everyday money problems to wrapping your head around big, life-changing financial choices – nothing is off the table. Join BloombergQuint’s Alex Mathew every week…

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Ep. 40: The Core Tactics For The Right Investment

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 18:10


On this episode of BQ Big Decisions, BloombergQuint speaks to Financial Educator Mrin Agarwal about what should be the right mix for your investment portfolio.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 39: Safeguarding Investments Amid Virus Fears

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 25:14


On this BQ Big Decisions podast, Harshvardhan Roongta, Founder of Roongta Securities talks about how to safeguard investments amid Covid-19 outbreak where mutual funds are seeing closures.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 38: Is There A Use Case For Making Equity Investments Abroad?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 21:18


On this BQ Big Decisions episode, Amol Joshi of PlanRupee Investments speaks to BloombergQuint about the advantages of investing a portion of an individual’s portfolio in assets abroad, and specific use cases for such a strategy.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 37: Why Is Your Credit Score Important?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 23:21


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint spoke with Sujata Ahlawat, vice-president and head of direct to consumer at TransUnion CIBIL, about how a credit score is calculated and what you need to do to make sure you have the best possible score.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 36: How Financial Planners Choose The Funds To Recommend

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 19:33


BloombergQuint speaks to Gautam Kaila, Head- Investment Solutions, Sharekhan to understand some tips and tricks that financial planners employ to choose the mutual fund schemes to recommend to the investors.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 35: Should You Opt For The New Income Tax Regime

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 19:56


The new income tax policy comes with lower tax rates and new tax slabs but keeps out the exemptions that were allowed earlier. BloombergQuint speaks to Arvind Rao, founder of Arvind Rao & Associates to find out all about the new tax regime and its impact on your finances.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 34: Your Guide To Last-Minute Tax Saving

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 28:46


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Parizad Sirwalla, Partner-Tax, at KPMG to find out what avenues are still available for those with last-minute tax saving on their minds.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 33: How to Choose The Right Equity Mutual Fund Scheme

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 29:26


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Gautam Kalia, head investment solutions at Sharekhan about the characteristics of each type of equity mutual fund scheme and his recommendations in the most popular ones.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 32: Financial Planning For The Single Parent

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 13:19


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint’s Alex Mathew speaks to registered investment advisor and financial mentor Mrin Agarwal about the challenges involved in financial planning for the single parent, and how to overcome some of the most basic problems that arise in such a situation.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 31: Make Sure Your Personal Finance Vision Is 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 30:01


The start of the new year is a great time to look back and identify things that went wrong in the year gone by. On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, Alex Mathew speaks to Amol Joshi, Founder, Planrupee Investments, about the biggest learnings from 2019, and how best to position your investments in 2020. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 30: Alternate Investment Avenues

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 30:54


On this episode of BQ Big Decisions, BloombergQuint speaks to Aswin Patni, head of products & alternatives at Axis Mutual Fund to understand what are the non-traditional avenues to invest. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 29: Financial Planning 101 For Homemakers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 24:28


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast BloombergQuint speaks to Agarwal about how homemakers can contribute towards making their households more financially secure. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 28: Should You Invest In The Bharat Bond ETF?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 28:43


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Arvind Rao, certified financial planner and SEBI-registered investment advisor, about the salient features of the Bharat Bond ETF, why it is superior to long-term fixed deposits, and who will benefit most from investing in it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 27: Planning To Take A Home Loan?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 26:04


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint spoke to Suresh Sadgopan, founder of Ladder7 Financial Advisories, to discuss how much an individual can safely borrow, and how to optimise the repayment of a home loan. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 26: Active Vs Passive: Which Voice Should Your Investment Speak In?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 33:24


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Aashish Sommaiyaa, managing director at Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company and Pratik Oswal, head - passive funds at Motial Oswal about how to use passive mutual fund schemes, and why they’re the ideal investment for the novice investor. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 25: The Gauranteed Way To Meet Your Financial Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 19:12


BloombergQuint speaks to Harshvardhan Roongta, Founder of Roongta Securities to understand if you keep a target return for your investments and how you can beat the market volatility to achieve your desired financial goal. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 24: Choosing A Mutual Fund Scheme That Suits You

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 29:54


On this week's BQ Big Decisions BloombergQuint speaks to Arvind Rao of Arvind Rao & Associates to find out the difference between direct & regular mutual fund plans and what all do you need to keep in mind while investing. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 23: How Should Young Couples Handle Their Finances

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 25:17


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Mrin Agarwal, Financial Educator & Money Mentor about how can newly weds and young couples manage their money effectively You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 22: All You Need To Know About STPs & SWPs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 17:45


On this edition of BQ Big Decisions, BloombergQuint speaks to Amol Joshi, Founder of PlanRupee Investments to discuss the concepts of STPs and SWPs and how they can be used effectively. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 21: Cleaning Up Your Portfolio This Diwali

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 17:59


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast BloombergQuint speaks to registered investment advisor Mrin Agarwal to discuss the simple steps you can take to start the new Samvat on the right foot. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 20: Planning To Buy A Car?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 22:34


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint spoke to Kartik Jhaveri, financial expert and director at Transcend Consulting, to understand the various factors a potential car buyer has to bear in mind. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 19: Advantages Of Debt Mutual Funds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 22:28


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, Amol Joshi of PlanRupee Investments speaks about the different types of debt mutual fund schemes and the situations in which they can be used. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 18: What You Need To Know If You’re Dreaming Of Launching Your Own Startup

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 21:04


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Gupta about the life-changing experience of launching a startup, and what prospective startup owners should keep in mind when it comes to their finances. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 17: Are You Or Is Someone You Know Retiring Soon?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 30:05


On this edition of BQ Big Decisions, BloombergQuint speaks to Kiran Telang, certified financial planner and SEBI registered investment advisor to understand how an individual should plan the transition to retired life. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 16: Financial Planning For Freelancers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 24:50


On this episode of BQ Big Decisions, BloombergQuint spoke to Gaurav Mashruwala, certified financial planner, to know the thumb rules freelancers can follow to live a healthy financial life. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 15: Why Women May Be Better Money Managers Than Men

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 24:36


Women may just be better equipped to make big-money decisions. But, societal norms and conditioning hold them back. On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, Alex Mathew speaks to Abaneeta Chakraborty, founder and managing partner of Abanwill Consultants about the major differences between men and women when it comes to their behaviour with money. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 14: Steps To Follow When Dealing With A Job Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 28:57


On this BQ Big Decisions Podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Harshvardhan Roongta of Roongta Securities to find out what all can be done to sustain financially if you suddenly lose your job You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 13: How Much Life Insurance Cover Should You Have?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 28:54


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, we discuss why many people shy away from conversations about life insurance. Certified financial planner and founder Roongta Securities, Harshvardhan Roongta speaks to Alex Mathew about the type of life insurance that most people must buy, and the mis-selling that’s made people wary of the product. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 12: Why Understanding Risk Is Crucial For Every Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 18:14


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Telang about the behavioural tendencies that most people have when it comes to their investments, and how knowing one’s risk profile can help avoid mistakes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 11: A Bank Deposit Is Your Best Friend When Equity Is On Slippery Ground

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 20:19


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Amol Joshi, founder Planrupee Investments, to find out where bank deposits rank in today’s spectrum of financial investments, and why it’s a bad idea to leave a huge sum of money lying idle in a savings bank account. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 10: Why Should New Investors Consider Buying Index Funds

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 19:47


BloombergQuint speaks to Arvind Rao, Founder of Arvind Rao & Associates to find out how Index Funds work, their pros and cons and why they are a good option for new investors. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 09: Can You Beat The Monday Blues Forever?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 18:21


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint spoke to Harshvardhan Roongta, Founder of Roongta Securities to find out whether financial independence is the privilege of the selected few or if it is something everyone can aspire to achieve? You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 08: Should you own a credit card? If so, what's the best way to use it?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 21:12


On this BQ Big Decisions Podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Kartik Jhaveri of Transcend Consulting on the role a credit card plays in your finances. And, more importantly, how to avoid potential pitfalls. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 07: Government Schemes The Best Method To Save For Retirement?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 24:22


National Pension Scheme, Public Provident Fund or direct equity, which way should you go while saving for your retirement? BloombergQuint speaks to Amol Joshi, Founder of PlanRupee Investments to find the best investment mix to help you retire comfortably. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 06: Four Insurance Policies You Must Have

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 24:15


On this BQ Big Decisions podcast, BloombergQuint speaks to Certified Financial Planner Harshvardhan Roongta of Roongta Securities about the four types of insurance that most individuals must buy. He says, he advises his clients to postpone their investments if required in order to buy them. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 05: Tax Planning Is Like School Homework - You Should Ideally Get It Done On Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 24:35


Planning your tax-saving investments for the year is admittedly not the most interesting activity to do on the weekend. But, on the other hand, if you get it done now you can enjoy the rest of the weekends this year not worrying about saving tax. On this BQ Big Decisions conversation, Alex Mathew speaks to financial planners Arvind Rao and Gajendra Kothari to identify which investment you can make. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 04: How Much Gold Should You Buy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 18:45


For centuries gold has been a universally accepted measure of wealth. Today, it has somewhat lost its sheen. Gautam Kalia, Head – Investment Solutions at Sharekhan believes that it is still a very important addition to an individual’s portfolio. Find out why. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 03: Should You Rent Or Buy A House?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 21:40


Buying a house is a decision that can put pressure on one’s finances over the long term as it usually entails financing through loans. On this BQ Big Decisions Podcast, BloombergQuint's Alex Mathew speaks to Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Property Consultants, and Kartik Jhaveri, Director, Transcend Consulting to find out which is a better option - to rent a house or buy it. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 02: Why Goal-Based Investing Is Crucial

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 20:34


When it comes to saving money, the first question you have to answer is WHY? Why are you saving? On this BQ Big Decisions Podcast, BloombergQuint’s Alex Mathew speaks to SEBI-registered Investment Advisor Arvind Rao about why a goal-based approach to investing is the only way to go. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 01: First Step Towards Saving

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 16:31


It's never too early to start saving. Certified Financial Planner Harshvardhan Roongta of Roongta Securities speaks to BloombergQuint's Alex Mathew and charts the steps a novice investor should take to start saving and investing. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Ep. 00: Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 0:33


The BQ Big Decisions podcast is geared towards getting you the insight you need before you make big money decisions. From tackling basic, everyday money problems to wrapping your head around big, life-changing financial choices – nothing is off the table. Join BloombergQuint’s Alex Mathew every week as he speaks to a host of experts to get you jargon-free, actionable financial advice. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

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