Savings as a habit in India
Building up a healthy savings account is one of the finest methods to take control of your finances in the unstable economy of today. Usually, people have about six months to one year’s worth of salary in savings. The situations to tide over include job loss, disability, accident, sickness in the family, and other types of financial emergencies. Saving provides a financial backup for life’s uncertainties and increases feelings of security and peace of mind. Once an adequate emergency fund is established, savings can also provide the fund for investing in higher returns yielding investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Savings are associated with more pleasure, according to a recent study by the insurance company Northwestern Mutual. According to the study, those who "plan" and take future-oriented actions, such as setting goals and taking action (for example, saving money) to attain those goals, feel happier and more satisfied with their life than those who don...