New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- To achieve financial goals, investors must remain consistent and disciplined. Even a small investment, when made regularly over time, can yield exceptional returns.

Once you know how much money you need to reach your financial goal, the next step is to start investing in equities to accumulate the required funds within the desired timeframe.

Here are the three key steps investors typically follow to meet their financial goals:

I. Determine the amount required to achieve your financial goals.

II. Choose suitable financial assets - such as equity funds, debt instruments, or gold - to help you build the necessary corpus.

III. Create a staggered investment plan based on the expected rate of return and the available ...