This Friday, Monika unravels the intricacies of mutual funds. Will they lead to a short term gain or is this a long marathon? Tune in as Monika explains how to navigate this vehicle to invest in securities like stocks and bonds, how to create a diverse portfolio of funds, and picking the right scheme to manage your money. Monika also tackles pertinent questions from listeners about managing your finances with the decision to have kids: covering the costs of IVF and egg freezing, how to plan for expenses involved in raising children, and the importance of fostering financial intelligence from a young age. Chapters: (00:30 - 07:23) What Are Mutual Funds? (07:45 - 12:55) Question: Costs Of IVF And Egg Freezing (12:58 - 21:22) Question: Costs Of Raising Children (21:25 - 25:01) Question: Raising Money-Smart Kids If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  Monika’s columns on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds-a-systematic-smart-way-to-make-them-work-for-you-by-monika-halan-releasing-on-27-june-2023/ https://www.monikahalan.com/three-regulation-changes-that-make-mutual-funds-safer/ Monika’s columns on issues relating to money and kids https://www.monikahalan.com/put-your-kids-picture-on-deposit-but-keep-it-in-your-name/ https://www.monikahalan.com/bringing-up-rich-baby-some-parenting-possibilities/   Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.  Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati  Sound Editor: Sarthak Ray Artwork: Alika Gupta