Should you opt for 'buy now pay later' this festive season?
Even as the festive season kicks off, Buy now, pay later' (BNPL) is the latest finance fad trending the retail landscape. Fintech companies are going...
MAS Team | 14 October 2021
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How your Emotional Intelligence can affect the way you invest
Statistical models are devoid of emotional decision-making. Humans are not. You can’t simulate what it feels like to be patient and exercise...
Jason Monteiro | 23 October 2015
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Forgetful investors did best!
According to Fidelity, investors who forgot that they had an investment account had the best performing portfolio
MAS Team | 05 September 2014
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Experience Matters, So Invest Small Amounts and Learn From Mistakes
Older investors are far more skilled than younger ones, because of experience and learning from mistakes. What do you need to do to learn better?
MAS Team | 15 July 2013
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When Advisers Needed Therapy!
Some 93% of advisors needed therapy during the 2008 crisis. The stress took a toll on their behaviour leading them to become more active and...
MAS Team | 31 May 2013
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No one has a fixed tolerance for risk
The cornerstone of financial planning is "risk profiling". Basically, financial planners and advisors ask you to take a questionaire and analyse your...
MAS Team | 18 May 2013
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Only a few products would meet your needs
From just a handful of products a few decades ago, the number of financial products has grown to thousands today. Do we need all of them? Can we even...
MAS Team | 18 May 2013
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Information Overload. Less is More!
One of the most important parts of the human body is the human brain. It is a complicated piece of organ capable of even the most advanced functions....
MAS Team | 30 April 2013
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Do women make better investors?
It is time to pass the baton to your wife or mother, for academic research has proven that they can take care of finances better than male folks. For...
MAS Team | 02 March 2013
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Keep Your Friendship Separate from Investing
Friendship is an important requirement for a good life. It is essential to be comfortable with a close set of people. However, recent research has...
MAS Team | 12 February 2013
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Financial Literacy Helps: Study
Sumit Agarwal, senior financial economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, investigated whether financial education programmes are effective...
MAS Team | 11 September 2012
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