In this episode, Monika highlights the importance of shifting from the mindset of simply saving to intelligent investing. Recognize the need for intentional savings and how they can evolve into smart investments. Find out about the potential gains of investing across diverse asset classes, and how to make your money work hard for you. Monika also tackles pertinent questions about crafting the perfect mix of investments through your own asset allocation. She also underlines the unique dynamics of the Indian real estate market vs the Indian stock market, and explains how your choice of products will depend on how fast you want to grow your money and how much risk you are prepared to take. Tune into an empowering lesson towards unlocking wealth through informed financial choices. Chapters: (00:30 - 05:04) From Simply Saving to Intelligent Investing (05:15 - 09:07) Question: Should I Invest in Long Term Stocks, SGBs, or Mutual Funds? (09:10 - 13:12) Question: Investing in Real Estate vs Stocks in the Indian Market (13:14 - 16:41) Question: When Should You Invest in Lumpsum? If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ 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: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta