Talkback

New Milestone

I was among the first few readers when the first avatar of this present glitzy special edition of Outlook Money was launched. I congratulate you all on reaching the publication’s silver jubilee milestone. I laid my hands on it in my early 30s to delve into the world of finance and would eagerly wait for every issue. Later, I subscribed to it so as not to lose out on any valuable subject. I am still an avid reader. Though I am retired now, I feel this magazine is my mentor in the realm of investing. Looking forward to more path-breaking issues towards the golden jubilee edition.

Sham Sunder, email

Need-Based Planning

The story, Tie Products To Your Needs published in the September 2023 issue was informative. I invest in secured instruments so that the money can grow, without thinking much about any goals. Also, real estate always looks as an attractive option to me but it locks up the money. I realise that most of the real assets come to use only for the next generations. After reading this, I feel I should review and invest in better passive income-generating tools.

Sukirat Pant, email

Healthy Retirement

I like reading Outlook Money whenever I get time. The article, MF Recipe To Healthy Retirement, in the September 2023 issue piqued my interest when I saw the growing life expectancy number and the need to have proper financial planning. As tax benefits are not there in the new tax regime, one can invest anywhere. I invest in FDs, and SIPs and plan to build a decent corpus. As I will have no pension, financial planning is not a choice but a necessity.

Shubhra Patel, email

Targeting Millennials

Most of the articles in the magazine are targeting the millennials: how they should plan for retirement, what type of policies they should take asset allocation, etc. But there are millions of senior citizens who have retired without pension facilities. You should guide them regarding investment mostly short-term, health policies, and how to live happily without depending on anybody. I am a super senior citizen of 85 years. I regularly read Outlook Money but I do not find useful guidelines for people like me. Please devote a few issues exclusively for senior and super senior citizens.

Mallem Hanumantha Rao, email

Correction: The infographic on the model investment portfolio for aggressive investors on page 20 of the cover story in September 2023 issue should have been equity instead of debt at 70-80% and vice versa. We deeply regret the unintended error on our part.

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