Updated 22 May 2025 at 15:04 IST
Building long-term wealth is possible for middle class investors, but most of them fail due to factors like rising expenses, inflation, loans and economic uncertainties.
Despite these factors, it is possible for the Indian middle class to create wealth and a life of financial independence.
Through short-term sacrifices and adjustments to the monthly budget, this can be achieved as wealth creation depends solely on your financial habits, planning as well as the consistency of investment.
Here are several tips that can help you save better:
When it comes to investing to attain financial independence, do not put all your eggs in one basket. A good investment portfolio should include a mix of equity (stocks and mutual funds), debt (PF, bonds, FDs), real estate, and gold. While debt instruments can offer you stability, equity helps to grow your wealth. Depending on the market conditions, your age and goals, you can rebalance your portfolio periodically.
One of the most effective ways to grow your money is to protect it. Health insurance as well as term-life insurance are tools that help you protect your financial assets. Without these tools, any unfortunate incident or hospital bill can affect years of saving, leaving you vulnerable.
There are several unexpected expenditures that an individual encounters in their lives, like medical emergencies, a job loss, or other major repairs can hamper your savings and financial plans. An emergency fund, is a fund which covers three to six months' expenses, helping you avoid taking high-interest loans during crises. Emergency funds can be kept in a liquid and safe instrument like a savings account or a liquid mutual fund.
Published 22 May 2025 at 15:04 IST