Smart Money Moves

Book excerpt: FOR GROWN UPS a.k.a. Kids with Money The most comprehensive, ruthlessly unbiased and easy-to-read guide on personal finance Who doesn’t want to save money! It is not as difficult as you think it is; you just need to understand the basics. Unfortunately, most books on personal finance are either too heavy or too dry, and intimidate even those who are keen to learn about investing. This is what drove Vinod Desai to write about investing in a way that is easy for anyone to understand. Smart Money Moves is a comprehensive but easy-to-read guide that will teach you everything you need to know about saving and multiplying your money using basic math. Starting from the fundamentals and all the way to step-by-step processes, you can now truly get started on your investing journey. IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: • Fundamentals of investing in stocks, mutual funds, real estate, debt instruments and gold • Salary structure, saving tax, annual tax to-dos • Insurance policies and loans • Goal-based investing and retirement saving • Most common mistakes and tips to avoid them VINOD DESAI is a seasoned investor and conducts a highly-acclaimed financial wellness educational workshop called ‘The Moneyplanting Program.’ He is also an entrepreneur, educator and speaker. You can find out more about him at desaivinod.com.