Investment: Invest now

Once we have saved enough for our immediate requirement or emergency fund, we can start our investments.

If we start early and invest Rs. 2500 only every month for 40 years @ 9 %, we have invested Rs. 12 lakhs and the expected amount is Rs. 1,06,24,012. This is the wonder of compounding return.

If we find it difficult to invest Rs. 2500 initially, we can reduce the investment amount to  Rs. 1000 but keep the investment period and rate of return as 40 years and 9% respectively, the expected amount is over 42 lakhs. 

The above examples show we can start our investments with any amount. As our income grows,  we need to save more and increase our investments. 

Investment: Fixed and recurring deposits

The amount saved for six or more months should not be kept in saving account.

We should convert it to fixed deposits. It is easy to break the deposits as and when there is any emergency and the fund is required.

We have an option of sweep-in and sweep- out wherein the excess money is automatically converted to the fixed deposits. The last deposit is broken if there is any withdrawal.

Recurring deposits can be initiated where a fixed amount is deducted from the savings account and credited to recurring deposit account every month on a scheduled date for a certain period.

The principal amount along with interest is credited to the savings account on maturity of both fixed and recurring deposits.