How to build a dream corpus before you retire
Live MintThe need for building a substantial retirement corpus is something that no prudent investor can play down. One such rule of thumb is the 15-15-15 rule, which basically implies that if you continue a monthly SIP of ₹15,000 for 15 years, and the mutual fund scheme that you have opted for is able to generate annualized returns of 15%, then you shall be able to amass a corpus of ₹1 crore at the end of 15 years. In such a scenario, one may start small, at say, ₹50,000 per month, and then increase the monthly SIP amount by 10% every year. Therefore, instead of having to set aside ₹1 lakh every month, a lower monthly SIP of ₹90,000 could help you reach your target. Added to this, effectively contributing one’s annual bonuses or any other windfall gains cumulatively to the retirement fund could go a long way in building a humongous wealth corpus.