By Rohit Singhal – Commercial Account Services, Paonta Sahib
In today’s fast-paced financial environment, managing your salary smartly is more important than ever. Whether you’re earning ₹15,000 or ₹1,50,000 per month, the key to wealth creation isn’t how much you earn — it’s how well you plan.
If you’re a salaried individual wondering where your income disappears every month, it’s time to take charge of your financial future. Let’s break down how to make every rupee work for you.
💡 Why Financial Planning Matters for Salaried Individuals
You work hard for your income — now let your money work harder for you. Financial planning helps:
- Avoid debt traps and overspending
- Achieve long-term goals like a house, retirement, or education
- Save taxes legally
- Build a financial cushion for emergencies
- Invest in your future wisely
📊 Step-by-Step Financial Planning Strategy
✅ 1. Track Your Income and Expenses
Start by writing down your:
- Monthly salary (in-hand)
- Fixed expenses: Rent, EMI, bills, groceries
- Variable expenses: Dining out, shopping, travel
👉 Use apps like Walnut, Moneyfy, or a simple Excel sheet to track this.
Goal: Know where your money is going.
✅ 2. Create a Practical Budget (50:30:20 Rule)
A widely used budgeting method:
- 50% for essentials (rent, bills, groceries)
- 30% for lifestyle (entertainment, dining, shopping)
- 20% for savings and investments
✍️ Customize as per your income. If you have EMIs, reduce lifestyle spending.
✅ 3. Build an Emergency Fund
Life is uncertain. Job loss, health issues, or family emergencies can happen anytime.
💡 Save 3–6 months’ salary in a liquid fund or savings account.
Don’t touch it unless it’s a real emergency.
✅ 4. Invest Wisely – Not Just Save
Savings in a bank won’t beat inflation. Consider:
- SIPs in Mutual Funds (start as low as ₹500/month)
- Public Provident Fund (PPF) – tax-free and government-backed
- NPS (National Pension Scheme) – for long-term retirement
- Tax-saving FDs, ELSS Funds under 80C
🚀 Start small, be consistent.
✅ 5. Plan for Taxes – Don’t Wait for March!
Tax-saving should not be a last-minute panic.
Plan from April itself with:
- 80C investments (PPF, LIC, ELSS, etc.)
- 80D (Health Insurance Premiums)
- HRA, LTA, Home Loan Deductions
💡 Consult a financial planner (like us) to create a customized tax strategy for your salary.
✅ 6. Secure Your Future with Insurance
Don’t mix insurance and investment.
✔️ Take a pure term insurance policy with a sum assured of 10x your annual income.
✔️ Buy a health insurance policy for yourself and family to avoid medical bill shocks.
✅ 7. Review & Adjust Every 6 Months
Financial planning is not “set and forget.”
✅ Re-evaluate your goals
✅ Increase SIPs as your salary grows
✅ Track performance of investments
🧾 Real Example: How ₹30,000/month Can Create Wealth
| Action | Monthly Amount | Yearly Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Fund (SIP/FD) | ₹3,000 | ₹36,000 saved |
| PPF Investment | ₹5,000 | ₹60,000 tax-free savings |
| ELSS SIP | ₹2,000 | Tax saving + market returns |
| Health Insurance Premium | ₹1,000 | ₹12,000 coverage for family |
| Total Saved/Invested | ₹11,000 | Over ₹1.3 Lakh/year with benefits |
Over 10 years, this plan can create wealth of ₹15–18 lakhs, depending on returns.
🤝 Get Expert Help for Your Financial Planning
Financial planning doesn’t have to be complicated — but it must be done right. Whether you’re just starting your career or planning for your child’s future, I can help you create a custom financial roadmap that saves tax, builds wealth, and secures your future.
📍 Contact Rohit Singhal – Financial & Tax Consultant
Rohit Singhal
📌 Commercial Account Services
🏢 Mahadev Complex, Near Electricity Office, Taruwala,
Badripur, Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.)
📞 +91 98172 06937
📧 rohitpaonta@gmail.com
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