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Mrin Agarwal

ARTICLES BY MRIN AGARWAL

$Women often fall prey to promises to high, guaranteed return investments like ULIPs, corporate bonds, fractional property etc and unregulated investments like gold savings schemes from jewellery shops or quick return schemes like trading strategies.$ Premium

Spot the red flags: How women can navigate money decisions

3 min read . 08 Mar 2026

Investors must understand that the oft-quoted 12% is a long-term average achieved over many years, not a year-on-year outcome. (MInt)

Chasing 12% equity returns? It may be the wrong goal

3 min read . 25 Feb 2026

FOMO often pushes investors towards unregulated investments such as cryptocurrencies, digital gold or unlisted shares. (Pixabay)

Volatile markets, global tensions: How investors should position in 2026

3 min read . 27 Jan 2026

NPS is a strong vehicle for building a retirement corpus, offering low costs, high equity allocation, a disciplined lock-in and tax deductions under both tax regimes. (Stock image)

The NPS makeover and retirement security

3 min read . 23 Dec 2025

Focus on comfort, independence and emotional wellbeing—meaningful interactions, good healthcare, safety-centric living. (Pixabay)

Going solo: The growing reality of retiring alone in India

3 min read . 27 Nov 2025

A new Multiple Scheme Framework has been introduced under the National Pension System, allowing pension fund managers to design and offer more than one scheme across asset classes.

New NPS, EPF rules: Should you rethink your retirement strategy?

3 min read . 27 Oct 2025

Most property investments are funded through loans, which lowers the effective return. (iStockphoto)

Real estate vs equity: Where should you put your money?

3 min read . 22 Sept 2025

Most women want to invest more in 2025, but lack guidance and support to turn intent into action. (AI generated image)

Confidence, clarity, control: Women redefine financial freedom

2 min read . 21 Aug 2025

Emotions continue to override logic when it comes to investing in India.

Ask yourself these questions to avoid emotional investing

4 min read . 27 May 2025

With the right savings habits, smart investing, and disciplined strategies, women can build wealth faster and more effectively. (image: Pixabay)

Women and investing: Is it time to take bigger steps?

3 min read . 06 Mar 2025

The RGESS scheme allowed new investors with income up to ₹12 lakh to invest up to ₹50,000 per annum in a specified set of equity-based securities.

An index fund that's accessible to all could do wonders for financial inclusion

3 min read . 23 Jan 2025

Market performance is not in the investor’s control, but what is in the investor’s control is the amount that can be invested and the time period it can be held for and the asset that it is invested into. (Image: Pixabay)

Cut through the market noise: Where investors should focus in 2025

3 min read . 09 Jan 2025

Expectations of high returns tend to make investors focus on market movements rather than their actual goal, which is to create a large enough corpus. Image: Pixabay

A long bull run has made huge returns seem normal. Time to curb your enthusiasm.

3 min read . 30 Sept 2024

An increasing majority of respondents are worried about achieving financial goals.

Three steps to ensure you have enough money when you need it

3 min read . 19 Aug 2024

Data shows that 40% of the NSE’s 95 million registered investors are Gen Zs as of May 2024.

Three ways Budget 2024 can put more money in aam aadmi's pocket

3 min read . 07 Jul 2024

The advantage that NPS has over equity mutual funds is lower cost and the pension.

How the national pension scheme can be utilized for early retirement

3 min read . 09 Apr 2024

Women need to define their investment strategy based on research and not based on short videos on social media. (MINT_PRINT)

Here is how women can inspire financial inclusion for themselves

3 min read . 07 Mar 2024

Advancing Financial Empowerment for Women

International Women's Day 2024: 7 steps that lead to financial empowerment

2 min read . 07 Mar 2024

Not being able to prioritise goals correctly could mean losing focus on priorities. (iStockphoto)

Prioritizing the right goals is key to an investor's financial freedom

3 min read . 29 Dec 2023

Actions speak louder than words and financial responsibility cannot be taught but is imbibed over the growing up years. (Photo: iStockphoto)

Raising children to be financially responsible

3 min read . 14 Nov 2023