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I have seen investors shocked when debt funds lost money

Debt funds are not fixed deposits. I have seen retirees panic and first-timers lose faith when the “safe” option slipped…

September 23, 2025 05:00 IST

From Bhadohi's looms: The real financial lessons from global trade wars. (Image Source: Gemini)

A letter from Bhadohi: The human cost of Trump tariffs and the lesson of an emergency fund

When tariffs ripple across oceans, small export towns feel the shock. My story shows why steady finances, and not soaring…

September 6, 2025 05:30 IST

How to survive a job loss: Start your emergency fund before it's too late

TCS Layoffs: Is Your Job Secure? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Emergency Fund

With layoffs on the rise, building a solid emergency fund is crucial for financial survival. This write-up is an effort…

August 7, 2025 18:00 IST

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No retirement plan? How to support your parents without sacrificing your future

What if your parents did not plan for retirement—and now it’s up to you? This article explores how to manage…

July 25, 2025 05:37 IST

The Dinner Table Economy: Why Financial Literacy for Your Kids Can't Wait. (Image Source: Canva)

The Dinner Table Economy: Why teaching your kids about money can’t wait anymore

Most Indian kids grow up never hearing about budgeting, EMIs, or SIPs at home. This piece shows why that silence…

July 14, 2025 05:30 IST

Emergency Fund vs Personal Loan: Which one to choose in an emergency?

Whenever you need to take a decision, it’s essential to strike a balance between maintaining adequate emergency savings and using…

April 10, 2024 09:30 IST

Top 10 situations when you should consider using emergency fund

You must be careful and know where and when to spend your emergency fund. Here are ten situations when you…

February 27, 2023 12:50 IST

Three tips to manage your emergency fund effectively

While an emergency fund is essential, managing it well is equally important. Here are some tips you can consider to…

January 9, 2023 08:30 IST

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Modern people’s guide to managing finances

Minute mistakes are okay, but major ones when it comes to your wealth could lead to you taking two steps…

April 25, 2022 18:31 IST

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Investment tips first-time investors should follow in New Financial Year

Change is the only constant and the same is true for your financial needs as well. If your financial priorities…

Updated: April 19, 2022 18:40 IST

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How to build an emergency fund – Find out

For an emergency fund, the investments should be made only in specific assets which generate safe and stable returns and…

January 13, 2022 19:10 IST

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Investment Strategy for 2022: Should you go for Flexi-cap funds or Multi-cap funds?

Flexi-cap funds have the advantage of reducing their midcap / small-cap exposure to zero. In contrast, Multi-cap funds have to…

December 23, 2021 15:48 IST

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Nobel laureate María Machado won’t receive prize in person, why is she skipping ceremony?

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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize 2025 winner Maria Corina Machado will not attend the award ceremony due to her unknown whereabouts. Her daughter will accept the prize on her behalf and give the speech Machado wrote. She had dedicated the prize to US President Donald Trump, thanking him for his support in their fight for democracy in Venezuela.

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