THE ECONOMIC TIMES

“Europe is Back on the Radar” – 20 January 2014. 

Vishal’s view on why despite the recession that hit Europe, European companies continue to be attractive from an investment perspective: 

“These global leaders give an opportunity to investors to buy these stocks at a discounted price levels relative to their peers listed in other countries.”

 

TIMES OF INDIA

“Put A Financial Plan In Place This New Year” – 31 December 2013.

Vishal’s view on financial resolution for New Year:

“A great starting point for 2014 would be to truly think about what you envision your financial life to be.”

“For a very large number of investors, it is probably their families’ financial security, and being able to fulfill financial commitments as and when the milestones approach. The challenge though is to move these items from a nebulous form of financial security and meeting financial commitments, to an actionable list that will truly enable us to transform our financial lives in 2014.”

According to Vishal, there are three main actionable that can help one execute the resolutions to his/her satisfaction:

“First, this holiday season you should take out some time and write down your financial goals in a clearly defined manner. Secondly, have a comprehensive financial plan which will help you understand your risk appetite, where you stand today as far as your goals are concerned and most importantly, what is it that you should do to hit your financial goals. And lastly, you should diligently execute the plan.”

 

TIMES OF INDIA

“Rewrite Your Credit History for Fin Freedom” – 21 January 2014.

Vishal’s views on What is financial freedom?:

“The word freedom evokes a sense of hope, inspiration, choice and joy all at the same time, and could mean
very different things to different people.”

“Financial freedom is something which can give us the same sense of emotions of liberation for the money
side of our life.”

Vishal’s views on How to achieve financial freedom: 

“We have to put in active efforts to achieve this phase of financial freedom in our lives.”

Vishal suggest a few easy-to-achieve steps:

These are knowing your exact financial position, crystallizing your life goals, building a road map to reach those goals, implementing a concrete action plan according to the road map, sticking to the plan and, lastly, reviewing the plan periodically but not too frequently. “These steps may not give you financial freedom tomorrow but remember that, just like a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, your journey towards financial freedom begins when you firm up your mind about achieving the same.”