Category: Finance
How much money is truly enough to be happy? Define your relationship with money through self-awareness, not social pressure
Money is not everything in life, my friend exclaimed. We were a close group of friends sitting around, chatting. We enjoy these deep discussions and…
Over 60% Indian women unsure if they’ve saved enough for personal needs, goals, but 31% still invest in low-return FDs, insurance policies- Finsafe Survey
What financial independence truly entails Planning for long-term goals like retirement or a child’s education. Preparing for emergencies or job loss. Making informed investment decisions,…
All you need to know about lifestyle inflation, how it impacts you
Retail inflation in India hit a six-year low of 2.1% in June this year, as per the recently released government data. Even as you celebrate…
Play smart in money’s snakes & ladders: Make your way up with SIP, professional advice, dodge F&O losses and trendy market traps
Timely, disciplined money moves will accelerate your journey towards financial freedom. Bad Investment choices and lure of quick money will derail your finances quicker than…
6 rules that can create consensus in family on managing income, saving and investment
Conflicts about money are common. We all have unique money personalities. Our beliefs on earning, spending, saving, investing, sharing and giving are quite distinct. Institutions…
Late, missing PF contributions by employer today could prevent your PF withdrawal, transfer later: Here’s how to track your EPF properly
For many, the Employee Provident Fund remains a cornerstone of retirement planning. But what if this safety net gets torn when you need it? This…
Can your lifestyle survive without a salary? That’s the real test of freedom which you are perhaps chasing
Is financial freedom the ultimate objective of personal finance? How much is enough to say we are free? How and when do we know? These…
You may be contributing to State Labour Welfare Fund from your salary: What is it, and how it helps employees
Not many employees are aware, but a small portion of their salary may be contributing to the State Labour Welfare Fund. For instance, if you…
icici bank: Rs 4.58 crore stolen from ICICI Bank customers: Broke FDs, created overdraft and personal loan; how relationship manager executed fraud
Such was the addiction to stock market trading that a 26-year-old girl working as a relationship manager in ICICI Bank stole Rs 4.58 crore from…
What’s the difference between fiscal deficit, trade deficit and CAD?
Much like we handle our household budget, the ruling government of a country handles its finances and budgeting. As family members draw an income and…