₹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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
‘Being good at your job isn’t always enough’: Bengaluru CA shares a hard-earned lesson on career growth and workplace successCA Meenal Goel's LinkedIn insights reveal that technical skills alone aren't enough for career success. She highlights that hard work doesn...
Rs 12 LPA as a fresher? Bengaluru CA explains how she'd split her salary to become wealthy by her 30sA Bengaluru CA outlines a smart strategy for freshers earning Rs 12 LPA, prioritizing wealth building over lavish spending. Her plan emphas...
Buying a Rs 50 lakh home? Your home loan could cost Rs 83 lakh. Bengaluru CA shares a simple financial strategy to beat the interestA Bengaluru chartered accountant revealed the substantial long-term cost of home loan interest, which can double a property's price. She ad...
Rs 2 lakh monthly salary doesn't make you rich, warns Bengaluru CA. Here's whyA Rs 2 lakh monthly salary might seem like peak success, but financial expert Meenal Goel highlights how high earners can still be vulnerab...
Your rank expires the day your result comes out': Bengaluru CA shares a hard truth about career successA chartered accountant has sparked debate by asserting that academic ranks don't guarantee workplace success. She argues that the professio...
A Rs 3.5 crore SIP corpus may still leave you middle class, warns Bengaluru CA. She explains how to wisely invest money to increase wealthA Bengaluru CA highlights a common investment pitfall: focusing solely on a large corpus without accounting for inflation's impact on futur...
Your father earned far less but built more wealth. Bengaluru CA explains how they turned their money into assetsMany high earners today struggle to build wealth, despite significantly higher incomes than previous generations. Chartered accountant Meen...