You know, there's this Buddhist idea that everything is constantly changing - nothing stays the same forever. It's funny how we barely notice the Earth spinning at 1,670 km/hour beneath our feet, yet we get anxious about daily market movements that are just as natural.

There are numerous options for investing and growing your money. The stock market, fixed deposits, and insurance policies are big favourites in India.

There are four primary asset classes that most individuals can invest their money in: 1. Equity - This also refers to stocks traded in the stock market. 2. Debt refers to products like Fixed Deposits, Government bonds, the Public Provident Fund (PPF), and National Savings Certificates (NSCs). 3. Real Estate - Residential and commercial property or land. 4. Commodities - Stuff like Gold, Silver, etc.