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  • Personal Finance,Retirement planning
  • 8 min read

How Retirees Can Generate Passive Income without Relying on the Stock Market

Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation, free from financial worries. However, ensuring a steady flow of income is a key priority for retirees, especially those who have spent years accumulating wealth and now need it to work for them. Many retirees traditionally turn to the stock market for passive income through dividends […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Bonds
  • 7 min read

Puttable Bonds: A Flexible Addition to Your Investment Portfolio

Managing risk in one’s portfolio is a priority for all investors regardless of their risk appetite, especially in a volatile market like the current one. Such an environment calls for flexibility with stability. Something that puttable bonds are known to offer seamlessly, by allowing you to redeem them early if market dynamics become unfavourable.   Unlike […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Bonds,Fixed Income Investments
  • 8 min read

Understanding Floating Rate Bonds: Your Key to Interest Rate Protection

Imagine a financial tool that seamlessly adjusts itself to the changing rhythm of interest rates, offering adaptability without compromising on stability. In an era where even the smallest shifts in economic conditions can ripple through portfolios, floating-rate bonds emerge as a solution designed for maintaining stability in returns.  Whether you’re safeguarding hard-earned wealth or pursuing […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Investment Basics,Personal Finance
  • 8 min read

What is Repo Rate? All You Need to Know  

If you’ve ever wondered why your loan EMIs fluctuate, why prices move up and down drastically in the market and what makes the interest rates on your savings change, let’s introduce you to repo rate.   One of the most powerful tools in a central bank’s arsenal, the repo rate shapes everything from inflation to investment […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Fixed Income Investments,Personal Finance,Tax
  • 8 min read

Tax Saving Investments: Fixed Income Funds

Taxes can take a significant bite out of investment returns, making it essential for investors to explore ways on how to reduce tax legally while building wealth. In India, where tax laws impact every type of investment, understanding the taxation framework can help investors structure their portfolios efficiently and reduce income tax legally without running […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Bonds,SGB,Sovereign Gold Bonds
  • 9 min read

Alternatives to SGBs 

  The recent discontinuation of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme by the Indian government marks a shift in the country’s gold investment landscape. Since its inception in 2015, SGBs had emerged as a preferred investment choice for Investors seeking exposure to gold without the complications of physical gold possession. What made SGBs attractive include […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Personal Finance,Retirement planning
  • 9 min read

How Gen Zs Can Retire at 40: A Step-by-Step FIRE Strategy

Picture this: You’re in your early 40s, waking up without an alarm, sipping coffee at a scenic beachside café, and knowing you never have to work for money again—unless you want to. Sounds like a dream? For many Gen Zs, this vision isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a financial goal.  The desire for financial independence […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Personal Finance,Retirement planning
  • 10 min read

Are You Saving Enough for Your 50s? A Financial Check-Up for Middle-Aged Investors

Hitting your 50s can feel like standing at a financial crossroads. On one hand, you’re likely at your peak earning potential, possibly debt-free, and thinking about life after work. On the other hand, retirement isn’t far off, and the pressure to ensure financial security intensifies. Are you saving enough to retire comfortably? Have you built […]

Saurav Ghosh | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Corporate bonds,Fixed Income Investments
  • 9 min read

Are Corporate Bonds the New Blue-Chip Stocks? Why Investors Are Flocking to Corporate Bonds

For decades, blue-chip stocks have been the cornerstone of long-term investment portfolios. These stocks, issued by well-established companies with a history of stable earnings, have long been seen as the ultimate safe bet in the equity market. However, with rising market volatility, fluctuating dividends, and economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly wondering whether equities alone can […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Fixed Income Investments,Personal Finance
  • 11 min read

Bank Risk Weights and What It Means for Bond Investors

When investors think of banks, they often associate them with lending, deposits, and interest rates. However, banks are also major players in the bond market, holding a significant portion of their assets in bonds. But here’s where things get interesting—banks can’t just invest in any bond they like. Their bond holdings are subject to regulatory […]

Vineet Agrawal | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Financial Goals,Personal Finance
  • 10 min read

Tax Saving Investments: 10 Smart Ways to Reduce Taxes

Paying taxes on income is inevitable, but let’s be honest, we all want to keep as much of our income as we can to ourselves. The government allows you to save taxes under predetermined sections of the Income Tax Act, and most people utilize these deductions and exemptions well. However, sometimes we struggle to go […]

Saurav Ghosh | Co-founder, Jiraaf
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  • Personal Finance
  • 8 min read

Smart Investment Plans to Nullify Your Home Loan Interest Burden

Owning a home is a dream for many, but let’s face it—home loans come with a heavy interest burden. In fact, by the time you finish repaying your loan, you might have paid nearly double the amount you originally borrowed! Sounds daunting, right? But what if you could neutralize that interest? With smart investment strategies, […]

Saurav Ghosh | Co-founder, Jiraaf