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FinancePersonal Finance for 20-Somethings in India — 7 Rules
4 min read•2026-05-30
The 7 rules
1. 6-month emergency fund — liquid mutual fund
2. Term insurance (₹1Cr cover for ₹600/month if age <30)
3. Health insurance (₹5L family floater, not corporate-only)
4. SIP into Nifty50 index — ₹5K/month minimum
5. No personal loan for lifestyle (vacations, gadgets)
6. One credit card, paid in full monthly
7. NPS — extra ₹50K under 80CCD(1B) tax deduction
Do these before you hit 30 and you're set for life.
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