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Do you have 10,000 spare? Here is a perfect plan for you to invest this money. Let’s assume you have just started earning and saving Rs. 10,000 per month. 

So, to start with you should ensure your safety. But people argue why insurance is necessary and give reasons like: 

• I am healthy and fit, 

• Instead of paying a premium, I should invest it,

• Insurance is costly 

  
  

Remember, life is unpredictable and insurance is an emergency fund that can help your dependents during financial turmoil in your absence. Also insurance and investment are different you should allocate money for both separately.

Therefore get a term plan and health insurance before investing your money. You can easily get both of them around Rs.500 each. The earlier you get insurance the cheaper the premium.

Now, the second step is to build an emergency fund this fund can be used for unexpected expenses financial mishaps like the loss of a job or other emergencies. 

You should save 3x-6x of your monthly expenses in a bank account with an auto-sweep facility or liquid funds with an instant redemption feature. This ensures you can access it anytime. 

For this you can save Rs. 2000 for your emergency fund. 

Now, you should set aside Rs. 4000-6000 to invest in mutual funds through SIP. For starters you can select a flexicap fund and an index fund and start an SIP of Rs. 3000 each.

Do you know a simple index fund can turn you into a crorepati? If you had invested Rs. 10,000 in a sensex-based index fund or ETF for 20 years you would have amassed Rs. 1 crore!

Investing in mutual funds could be as easy as that. Flexicap funds invest across market caps like large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap. So you get the benefit of diversification and low risk. 

Step number 4 is to secure your retirement. Yeah yeah there is enough time for your retirement. But tomorrow you will have to face it so why not prepare for it today?

You should allocate Rs. 1,000 or the remaining amount in NPS for your retirement. You will thank yourself in the future. 

Now, assuming you are 25 years old and will invest Rs. 7000/month in mutual funds and NPS with a 10% annual increase every year and 12% returns for 35 years you can accumulate 11 crore rupees at 60. 

Calculate your returns here.

Congratulations! You now have a roadmap to invest your Rs. 10,000 effectively. Remember, this is a general guideline, and you can adjust it based on your risk appetite financial goals and investment horizon.

Here are some additional tips:

• Do your research: Choose mutual funds that align with your goals and risk tolerance. Research the fund manager's track record and the fund's performance.

• Stay disciplined: Be consistent with your SIPs. Don't panic and redeem your investments during market downturns.

• Review your portfolio regularly: Rebalance your portfolio periodically to maintain your desired asset allocation.

• Seek professional guidance: If you are a beginner or have complex financial goals, consider consulting a mutual fund distributor

By following these steps and staying invested for the long term you can achieve your financial goals and secure your future. Remember, even small amounts invested regularly can grow significantly over time. So start investing today and watch your money grow!