Earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? CA warns why your savings still look small and shares the wealth-building formulaCA Nitin Kaushik warns that earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon does not guarantee strong savings. He says lifestyle i...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
R Madhavan is a top actor, has electronics degree, but has a big problem with money. He calls himself 'dumb' despite being educatedR Madhavan admitted he was “dumb” about money despite being academically qualified, revealing that he did not know what a balance sheet mea...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Rs 20 lakh wedding, 500 guests and 48 hours later, nothing. Bengaluru CA warns against impressing relatives: ‘What are you actually buying?’A Bengaluru-based CA and former KPMG and Deloitte employee warned against spending Rs 20 lakh on lavish weddings to impress relatives. She ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 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
Save income tax when filing ITR for AY 2026-2027 by claiming Section 54 or 54F benefits if you sold land, house property or equity shares; Know howIndian taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions by reinvesting sale proceeds. Section 54 and 54F allow exemptions for residential p...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.06 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
Bengaluru CA, ex-KPMG employee, thought Rs 1 crore would make her rich. She was wrongHigh salaries do not guarantee financial freedom as lifestyle expenses often increase. Meenal Goel notes that income alone does not determi...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.21 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
'People said WFH wouldn't work': Bengaluru CA says it helped her build her own companyBengaluru CA Meenal Goel embraced remote work, which initially faced skepticism. She found remote work provided time and energy for persona...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
NRI sells his Bangalore property for Rs 2.63 crore, declares Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, gets tax notice; he fights and wins partial relief from ITAT for this reasonSold property for Rs 2.63 crore and reported Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, claimed home loan interest, travel, water, electricity and brokerage as ex...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
31-year-old has Rs 80 lakh, a government job and zero debt. So why does she want to quit? Bengaluru CA reacts to burned-out employee's storyA 31-year-old government employee seeks to quit her job for mental peace. She has achieved significant financial stability with an Rs 80 la...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
I have become a foreign citizen. Can my mother make me a joint owner in her property in India?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am a foreign citizen and an only son. My mother wants to make me the joint owner in a property that belongs to ...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST