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Guides to the money questions people actually ask

Written by our advisory team. Each one answers its question in the first few lines, shows the reasoning, and says when another route suits you better.

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Checklist · 10 minute read

Year-end tax planning checklist

What to do before 31 March, in order: regime, proofs, capital gains and advance tax.

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Short course · 5 lessons

Fix your portfolio in 5 days

Five short lessons with one task each. Know what you own, what it costs and what to change.

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Guide · 5 minute read

ETF vs mutual fund

How each is bought, what each costs, how they are taxed, and which suits a SIP investor.

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Guide · 4 minute read

ETF vs index fund

Both track the same index. Cost, tracking, liquidity and SIPs decide which fits how you invest.

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Guide · 5 minute read

Index fund vs mutual fund

An index fund copies the market. An active fund tries to beat it. How they compare on cost and returns.

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Guide · 7 minute read

Fiduciary duty, explained

Who owes you a duty to act in your interest, the questions to ask before hiring an advisor, and how to spot a conflict.

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Guide · 8 minute read

Investing for your goals

How much to invest for a child's education, for retirement and for a home in five years, with worked numbers.

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Guide · 7 minute read

Insurance planning, explained

How much life cover your family needs, why insurance belongs in a plan, and how to assess what you have.

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Guide · 6 minute read

Portfolio reviews, explained

How often to review your investments, what a quarterly review should cover, and who can do it without selling you something.

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Comparison · 6 minute read

Invsify vs Scripbox

Fees, how each is paid, and the cases where Scripbox is the better pick for you.

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Guide · 9 minute read

Advice for high net worth investors

Fee-only advisers vs private banks and wealth managers, what each costs on a large portfolio, and what to ask.

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Every guide shows the date it was last checked and the assumptions behind its examples. Nothing here promises a return, and none of it replaces advice that knows your full situation.

This page is for education. It shows an illustration built from the numbers and assumptions you enter. It is not investment, tax or legal advice, and it does not take your full circumstances into account. Rates of return are assumptions, not promises. Tax rules change, so check the current rules or speak to an advisor before you act.

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