Financial planning

Why the SME IPO frenzy is a game of chasing, and the red flags that show an IPO is a promoter's exit. (Image Source: Canva)

Everyone wants SME IPOs, no one reads the fine print

SME IPOs can offer gains, but they will not build your future. A market trend that moves on hype needs…

November 30, 2025 05:25 IST

Forget Rs 1 crore: Why Rs 50 lakh is the only number that matters for financial freedom

Everyone thinks wealth begins at ₹1 crore. But there’s a much earlier number that quietly flips the script — where…

Updated: November 22, 2025 08:09 IST

Stop saving, start investing: Why your Rs 10,000/month Is not making you rich. (This is an AI generated image)

Why saving Rs 10,000 a month won’t make you rich — But doing this will

Saving ₹10,000 a month sounds smart — but what if it’s secretly keeping you poor? Most people think discipline means…

November 3, 2025 05:20 IST

UIDAI new Aadhaar rules 2025: Fee hike, free update deadline over, and online Aadhaar update starts November 1

Aadhaar update 2025: UIDAI revises fees, ends free update window, and set to launch new online update system

Aadhaar Card Update 2025: UIDAI has rolled out several major changes this year — from Aadhaar update fee hike and…

Updated: October 29, 2025 23:17 IST

The great Indian parenthood tax: Why raising a child in urban India is a Rs 1 crore financial tightrope. (Image Source: Gemini)

Rs 1 crore to raise one child? The shocking cost of parenthood in India today

s parenthood in 2025 India a luxury only the rich can afford? Soaring school fees, brand-crazy kids, and lacs worth…

October 17, 2025 05:10 IST

Stop buying clone funds: The mutual fund overlap trap that kills real diversification.

Are you accidentally doubling down on the same 10 stocks via different mutual funds?

Owning 5 mutual funds doesn’t make you diversified. It might just mean you’re betting 5 times on the same 10…

October 10, 2025 05:25 IST

The DINK dilemma: Why Rs 50 lakh income couples are delaying homeownership and prioritising financial flexibility. (Image Source: Gemini)

We’re a DINK couple earning Rs 50 lakh a year. Here’s why we still can’t afford a home

Even with a Rs 50 lakh combined income, being a DINK couple today does not guarantee home-ownership. Rising property prices,…

October 9, 2025 05:25 IST

How Digital Finance is Cutting Middlemen While Echoing Ancient History. (Image Source: Freepik)

Tokenisation: The new buzzword in finance

Technology and digitalisation are enabling this new transformation. But if we look at financial history, it resembles old wine in…

October 2, 2025 21:48 IST

Can India's youth afford to retire at 40? The math behind an aspirational dream. (Image Source: Canva)

Early retirement in India: Dream or financial illusion?

India’s young workforce dreams of financial freedom at 40, but harsh economic realities stand in the way. Rising costs, high…

September 20, 2025 05:25 IST

The "work longer" fallacy: Why it's a dangerous retirement mistake for Indians. (Image Source: Gemini)

The retirement mistake millions of Indians are making (and why it’s so dangerous)

Many Indians assume they can simply “work longer” instead of saving early for retirement. But in a country facing rising…

September 13, 2025 05:10 IST

Second homes: A "Myth" of a safe asset, more a burden than a benefit. (Image Source: Canva)

The second home trap: Why that dream flat could become a financial nightmare

A flat that stays empty is not an investment but a monthly drain. Maintenance, taxes, and small repairs keep coming,…

September 5, 2025 05:30 IST

healthcare, financial planning, retirement, retire, money, fixed deposits

The ₹1 crore illusion: Why your retirement number is a myth

Inflation at 1.55% feels safe. But don’t be fooled. The ‘magic number’ retirement myth is broken – here’s how to…

September 2, 2025 05:30 IST

The rise of 'EMI Retirement': How debt is changing life after work for Indians . (Image Source: Gemini)

The tragic rise of the ‘EMI Retirement’ – Everything you need to know to avoid it

Retirement in India is no longer debt-free for many. With rising healthcare costs, inflation, inadequate savings, and cultural obligations, a…

September 1, 2025 05:30 IST

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: Earn Rs 12.30 lakh interest on Rs 30 lakh deposit — Full Post Office SCSS guide (Image: Canva)

The new paycheck trap: Why earning more doesn’t mean saving more in India

Earning more does not always mean saving more in India. Rising taxes, EMI burdens, and lifestyle inflation trap many professionals.…

August 29, 2025 05:30 IST

Why retiring on Rs 1 crore could be your biggest financial mistake

Retirement once felt secure with Rs 1 crore, but rising costs, longer lifespans, and inflation have changed the picture. Today,…

Updated: August 23, 2025 08:09 IST

Why a Six-Figure Income Is No Longer Enough in Urban India. (Image Source: Canva)

The Rs 1 lakh salary trap: Why high earners in India still feel broke

Earning ₹1 lakh a month was once a symbol of success. Today, it barely covers rent, groceries, and a few…

August 9, 2025 05:30 IST

Is early retirement your real goal? Dark side of retiring at 40. (Image Source: Canva)

The dark side of retiring at 40 that no one talks about

Explore the hidden psychological challenges of the FIRE movement. This article goes beyond the financial calculations, asking if early retirement…

August 3, 2025 05:30 IST

Why Planning for 60 Is Not Enough in a 90-Year Lifespan. (Image Source: Canva)

Retiring at 60? The real risk isn’t a market crash. It’s living too long

Retiring at 60 sounds ideal—until you realise you might live till 90. That’s 30 years with no steady income. Are…

July 31, 2025 05:30 IST

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