'Your car, house, phone are chains': Ankur Warikoo on EMIs and loans; reveals when he had minus Rs 30 lakh net worthAnkur Warikoo advises young professionals to liquidate choices leading to debt. He stresses taking responsibility for financial decisions a...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Spending Rs 10,000 extra today could cost you Rs 24 lakh later. CA warns against 50-30-20 financial ruleHigher salaries can lead to increased spending, hindering wealth creation. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains the 50/30/20 budgeti...
25 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Bengaluru techie after quitting Rs 2.5 lakhs per month corporate job, now does odd jobs and travels: ‘Income has dropped but life is meaningful’Apeksha Jain traded a Rs 2.5 lakh monthly salary for a life of travel and simple work. After years in corporate roles, she found fulfillmen...
15 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Noida techie earning Rs 12 LPA asks ChatGPT when he can get married? AI replies 'Year 1 tight, Year 2 tight, Year 3 comfortable'A Noida-based techie earning Rs 12 LPA asked AI when he could get married comfortably after sharing his full expense and savings details. B...
02 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Most entrepreneurial dreams die because of one 'trap': Bengaluru CA shares how to identify the right time start a businessMost employees dream of starting their own business, but 98% never take the leap. Bengaluru CA Meenal Goel says the real reason isn’t lack ...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Rs 80,000 monthly income but he lives a broke life: Man asks how to escape the salary vs expenses trap in IndiaA Reddit post by a man earning ₹80,000 a month has gone viral after he admitted that he still feels broke despite a seemingly decent salary...
24 Mar, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Earning Rs 60,000 but spending Rs 50k? CA shares how to escape the income vs lifestyle trapCA Nitin Kaushik highlights the income versus lifestyle trap. Many individuals earn more but experience financial stress. He suggests incre...
29 Sep, 2025, 06.18 AM IST
Why your ‘good’ salary feels barely enough? CA explains the silent trap that’s eating away your wealthDespite earning a decent salary in metro cities, many young professionals struggle to save due to high rent, daily expenses, social outings...
27 Sep, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Think high salary makes you rich? CA shares 5 money mistakes you should avoid in your late 20sCA Nitin Kaushik highlights financial errors young professionals make. Many prioritize EMIs over investments. Savings often sit idle, losin...
22 Sep, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
No parental property. Employee shares pain of saving for home down payment, when colleagues flaunt vacations and SUVsMany young Indian professionals face hurdles in buying homes due to high property rates and EMIs, unlike colleagues who enjoy luxuries. A R...
29 Aug, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
20-30 years of EMIs just to show off? A home may be the ‘most expensive flex’ of your life, warns CAChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against buying homes beyond means. He says it leads to decades of EMIs and financial constraints. ...
27 Aug, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Yes, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara but EMIs will keep coming...: CA shares harsh money truths for salaried peopleChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik shares nine money rules for Indian professionals. He advises spending only half of your salary and diver...
18 Aug, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Earning Rs 25 LPA and still struggling? CA says you are not 'poor', just 'systematically trapped'Many Indian middle-class earners struggle financially despite high salaries. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights the 'financial a...
31 Jul, 2025, 01.33 PM IST
A CA decodes why Rs 20 LPA in a metro could be a financial illusionA Rs 20 lakh per annum salary in India, often perceived as a significant achievement, barely provides financial freedom in metro cities. Hi...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
You earn Rs 75 LPA and still cry it is not enough in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? Entrepreneur gives a reality check, says I too could have bought a MercedesAbhijit Chakraborty's LinkedIn post sparked debate. He questioned high-income earners complaining about finances. Chakraborty criticized ex...
20 Jun, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
Viral post explains why 'Rs 70 lakh is the new middle class' in Gurgaon, Mumbai, or Bengaluru, and offers "practical advice"A Gurgaon-based investment banker's LinkedIn post has gone viral, highlighting the financial struggles of high earners in metro cities. Des...
19 Jun, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
From dual-income, with no kids couples to big families with no income: Thyrocare founder Velumani’s take on modern parenthoodDoctor A Velumani observes a shift in family structures. He notes a decline in people choosing to have children despite increased income. H...
12 Apr, 2025, 03.10 PM IST