When it comes to managing money or investing, we all feel like our way is the right way because it works for us. We convince ourselves that the financial choices we have made are the ones that work best for us. There is no empirical way to prove the accuracy of such a belief. However, … Read more
In the world of investment, optimism is often touted as a key ingredient for success. The belief in a brighter future can drive investors to take risks, seize opportunities, and weather market volatility with resilience. However, while optimism can be powerful, investors must balance it with a healthy dose of realism and data driven analysis. … Read more
The other day, I took my little one to play in a nearby garden. Kids being naturally curious, he bombarded me with questions about the trees, plants, flowers, and the variety of flora we encountered. As we wandered among the blooms, his questions sparked a chain of thought in my mind. Reflecting on his inquiries, … Read more
Retirement is often seen as the phase of life following one’s exit from the workforce. It’s a time for relaxation and pursuing neglected hobbies or interests. Many opt to travel, bond with family, or engage in community service. Regardless of their pursuits, retirees share a common desire: to avoid worrying about income sources and constantly … Read more
Stay vigilant and monitor your account activity regularly. Always log out of the mobile/ net banking after completing the transaction. Also, keep NFC payments disabled in your mobile banking application, if you’re not using it for a long period of time. Also, besides all these tips, you can always reach out to your bank by … Read more
Studying finance books can significantly enhance your financial understanding and help you achieve your objectives. Introductory texts provide fundamental principles, whereas more advanced ones explore detailed investment tactics. The books you choose depend largely on your goals. Reflect on why you’re reading a personal finance book: whether it’s to eliminate debt, plan for retirement, or … Read more
A lot of millennials and Gen Zs take loans to fund their weddings. What’s your view on that? What are some of the things that they should keep in mind before taking a loan to fund their wedding and how should they go about it? Spending large sums of money on weddings is one trend … Read more
A recent article about becoming a “Crorepati” by simply investing in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has caught many people’s attention. The catch is “The investor must be willing to stay invested for 30 years”. In a country, where there are more Dream11 subscribers than mutual fund investors, the proclivity to earn money quickly is … Read more
Mad Max in the original movie (1979), was a cop-turned-vigilante riding his modified Kawa Z1000 bike across the wasteland fighting criminals, looking for food and ‘guzzolene’? The success of that film brought even more successful sequels: Mad Max 2, Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome (where you fell in love with Tina Turner again!), and Mad … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about where your earliest lessons in money management came from? While we often seek financial education from external sources, the most impactful teachings often originate right at home, courtesy: our mothers. Our growing up years are filled with images of a small piggy bank, mom’s old purse with a … Read more