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I am an ordinary person, who likes to travel, see and experience new people and places, loves good food and loves images. My entire philosophy and worldview are encompassed in just one sentence – never consciously try to do any harm to others – but of course, just like others, I too fail in this…
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Hello Archana,
It’s such a pleasure to meet you and visit this site-and additionally, the South Asian Arts Journal-another quality site. I’ve traveled several times to the Himalaya, and it constantly calls me back…these are wonderful photos and writings…I’ll be returning often!
Hi Maureen,
Thanks for your appreciation! Do come back to see more posts.
Archana
Dear Editor,
I would like to introduce myself as K.Ramalingam MBA (Finance) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. I am the founder and Director of Holistic Investment Planners Pvt Ltd., Chennai. (A financial planning and wealth management company).
I would like to contribute a few articles or interviews or contents related to personal finance for your website/blog which can really give a fresh and diversified experience to your audience. Already i have contributed around 20 articles related to personal finance in Rediff.com. Please click the links to read on those articles.
9.11.10
3 Simple Steps to Become RICHER by next Diwali
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/nov/09/slide-show-1-money-how-to-becom-richer-by-next-diwali.htm
1.11.10
Unusual Diwali gifts for your child and parents
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/nov/01/slide-show-1-money-unusual-gifts-for-your-family-and-friends-this-diwali.htm
28.10.10
Protect your money, avoid this investment mistake
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/28/slide-show-1-money-investment-mistake-to-avoid.htm
21.10.10
8 popular investment myths debunked
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/21/slide-show-1-money-eight–investment-myths-debunked.htm
19.10.10
Simple steps to retire young and wealthy
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/19/slide-show-1-money-how-to-retire-sooner-and-richer.htm
14.10.10
Money and self-control: Spend smart, save more
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/14/slide-show-1-money-control-emotions-spend-smarter-and-save-more.htm
8.10.10
11 ways to get out of debt, stay out of debt
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/08/slide-show-1-money-how-to-become-debt-free.htm
6.10.10
10 smart tips to plan your retirement
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/06/slide-show-1-money-ten-smart-tips-to-plan-your-retirement.htm
17.9.10
All you wanted to know about company fixed deposits
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/sep/17/slide-show-1-money-dummys-guide-to-investing-in-company-fixed-deposits.htm
31.08.2010
The dos and don’ts of buying a mediclaim policy
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/31/slide-show-1-money-dos-and-donts-of-buying-mediclaim.htm
25.08.2010
Save tax, make money: Invest in ELSS mutual funds
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/25/slide-show-1-money-mutua-fund-equity-linked-saving-schemes.htm
2.07.10
A step-by-step guide to your first financial plan
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jul/02/slide-show-1-money-guide-to-financial-planning.htm
1.06.2010
The risks of delaying financial decisions
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/01/slide-show-1-money-the-risks-of-delaying-financial-decisions.htm
24.05.2010
Real estate investments made simple
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/may/24/slide-show-1-money-real-estate-investments-made-simple.htm
18.05.2010
How to manage your money: A step-by-step guide
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/may/18/slide-show-1-money-managing-your-money-a-step-by-step-guide.htm
12.05.2010
How to become a successful stock market investor
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/may/12/slide-show-1-money-how-to-become-a-successful-investor-in-the-stock-market.htm
12.04.2010
How to choose the best portfolio management scheme
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/apr/12/slide-show-1-money-how-to-choose-the-best-portfolio-management-scheme.htm
25.03.2010
Stock market and guaranteed NAVs never go together
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/mar/25/slide-show-1-money-stock-market-and-guarantees-never-go-together.htm
19.03.2010
Four mutual fund misconceptions demystified
http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/mar/19/slide-show-1-money-four-mutual-fund-misconceptions-demystified.htm
Let us work on a long term association.
Expecting your reply in this regard,
Regards,
Ramalingam K. MBA, CFP,
Director,
Holistic Investment Planners Pvt Ltd,
Chennai-18, India
http://www.holisticinvestment.in
Mobile:09282116652
Dear Mr. Ramalingam,
Thanks for your offer, but this is a personal blog and doesn’t deal with the kind of posts you have suggested. Hence, it won’t be possible to have your guest post along those lies.
Thanks for your interest in my blog.
Regards,
Archana