Institute of Chartered Accountants of India holds public finance workshop for 100 West Bengal MLAsAround 100 West Bengal MLAs attended an ICAI workshop on public financial management and legislative oversight. The session focused on stat...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
CA challenges ‘buy your home early’ advice: Why your 30s should focus on wealth buildingCA Nitin Kaushik challenges the advice to buy a home early, arguing that ages 25 to 40 should prioritise asset accumulation. He recommends ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
No emergency fund? CA explains why your first Rs 1 lakh can be more valuable than higher returnsCA Nitin Kaushik says the first Rs 1 lakh in an emergency fund can offer more financial security than chasing higher returns. He warns that...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Karnataka clears Rs 6,253 crore projects in aerospace, food processing, IT, renewable energyThe Karnataka government has green-lit eighty-three industrial projects that amount to an impressive six thousand two hundred fifty-three c...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Bengaluru CA left a Rs 28 LPA job at 26: ‘At 27, I struggled to build consistent income’. Ex-Deloitte and KPMG employee shares what building from scratch looked likeBengaluru CA Meenal Goel left her Rs 28 LPA job at 26 to build her own business. She struggled with inconsistent income at 27 before rebuil...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
He wanted to invest Rs 5L, she wanted to renovate the house: Bengaluru CA had her first ‘money fight’ with husband which led to a 3-hour solutionBengaluru CA Meenal Goel had her first “money fight” with her husband after 2.5 years of marriage when he wanted to invest Rs 5 lakh while ...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Rs 20,000 salary, Rs 3,000 savings only: Bengaluru CA walked 4 km daily instead of taking an autoAt 22, Bengaluru CA Meenal Goel earned Rs 20,000 a month and had just Rs 3,000 left after essential expenses. Instead of spending Rs 60 dai...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
‘I was paralysed with fear’: Bengaluru CA with Rs 12 lakh savings and no family backup quit her job to start a businessBengaluru CA Meenal Goel grew up in a family where job security meant decades with one employer. Despite having zero business knowledge, no...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Should you withdraw lakhs from EPF to invest in mutual funds? Bengaluru CA says most people are asking the wrong questionA Reddit user's question about withdrawing Rs 33.5 lakh from EPF to invest in mutual funds sparked debate online. Sharing the post, Bengalu...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
₹20 lakh gone in 24 hours? Bengaluru CA breaks down the real cost of big fat Indian weddings; 'Guests remember nothing, but your bank account remembers'Indian weddings are often grand celebrations, but costs can quickly become a financial burden. A chartered accountant highlighted how a twe...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Food lasts 2 hours. The bill lasts years: Bengaluru CA's reality check on expensive weddingsBengaluru CA Meenal Goel urged couples not to overspend on lavish weddings to impress relatives, arguing that Rs 20 lakh can disappear in l...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Bengaluru CA says buying a Rs 1 crore home without Rs 1.93 lakh monthly salary is a financial trapBengaluru CA Meenal Goel warned that buying a home without proper financial planning can turn into a burden. She explained the 20-30-40 rul...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Rs 80,000 monthly salary, Rs 1 crore home, 70% EMI: Bengaluru CA shares 3 rules Indians ignore when buying a houseRapid urbanization and rising property prices fuel a competitive homeownership race. Many families stretch budgets, ignoring long-term debt...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
How to budget a Rs 12 lakh salary: Bengaluru CA shares a simple formula to divide your salary for savings, rent, family support and travelBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared a budgeting plan for people earning Rs 12 lakh annually. She suggested investing 20% of the salary, buildin...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
No debt, Rs 5.67 crore net worth at 33. His biggest goal wasn't a luxury car but to retire. Bengaluru CA says it is not about lazinessBengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel shared a Reddit post by a 33-year-old with a net worth of Rs 5.67 crore, no debt, and a desire to retire ear...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
He lost Rs 40 lakh job offer because of a 2-month notice period. Bengaluru CA shares friend's story and warns about the hidden costA chartered accountant highlighted how long notice periods can cost professionals career opportunities. Her friend lost a dream job offer d...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST