On the face of it, drawing up analogies between computer programming and financial planning may seem far-fetched. But look closer. Both these tasks require setting of goals, considering of optional paths and having back up plans. Financial Planning Essentials has been written expressly keeping Software professionals in mind. As it acquaints you with financial concepts and products, it constantly puts you at ease by drawing parallels with topics that you are familiar with. It takes you seamlessly from square one, which is defining goals, to the ultimate objective, achieving them. It tells you how to cope with foreign exchange income and taxes along the way and leaves you with 5 simple yet all pervading golden rules of financial planning.Equipped with a comprehensive glossary to help you wade effortlessly through financial jargon, this book is the perfect place to begin your journey to financial success through planning and execution!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 - Getting here:
Reminiscing on how the Software professional got to where he is today - money spent by his parents to educate him, funding sources, sacrifices made , etc. Now that he is here, it's payback time.
Chapter 2 - Aims and aspirations:
All of us want to be rich but getting there takes some planning. Just like an IT person needs to plan for a project, he needs to plan for each goal. Linking planning for an IT project to planning for goals.
Chapter 3 - Goals defined:
Crystalizing goals, attaching money value to them, understanding the impact of inflation on them.
Chapter 4 - Paths to achievement:
Understanding various investment options in terms of risk, returns and liquidity and which investment would help fulfill which goal.
Chapter 5: Equity investing
Chapter 6: Mutual funds
Chapter 7: Debt investments
Chapter 8: Gold and silver
Chapter 9: Real estate
Chapter 10: The project must be completed!
Chapter 11: 5 golden rules to fulfilling goals
1. invest first then spend
2. start early
3. invest more each year
4. invest at a higher rate
5. Use SIP
Chapter 12: Case studies specific to the Software professionals and solutions by leading Financial Planners
Chapter 13: Conclusion
Chapter 14: Glossary
BOOK DETAILS:
Publisher: Network18 Publications
Publication Year: 2013 September
Language: English
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 247 Pages
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