Think buying a house is a smarter investment than renting? Bengaluru CA warns of a costly real estate trapBengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel challenges the belief that buying a house is always a smarter investment than renting. She suggests consider...
‘I almost lost one of my best employees...’: Bengaluru CA shares the management mistake bosses often makeBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared how she nearly lost a top employee because she assumed everything was fine. The employee later revealed the...
6 months of salary for emergency fund: Bengaluru CA lists 6 investments every woman should make for a secure financial futureBengaluru CA Meenal Goel emphasizes the importance of financial security for women by outlining 6 essential investment strategies. Establis...
‘I wasn’t working anymore, I was just waiting for approvals’: Bengaluru CA shares what micromanagement does to employeesBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared her experience of working with a manager who wanted updates on every task, email and small decision. Initia...
Man wanted to buy iPhone from neighbour's credit card, who refused. Bengaluru CA explains why the request raised a red flagA Reddit user refused when his neighbour asked him to let his cousin buy an iPhone using his credit card on a 12-month EMI. Bengaluru CA Me...
Married couples, stop keeping all your money in one account: Bengaluru CA suggests 4-account systemBengaluru CA Meenal Goel suggests married couples divide their income into four accounts instead of keeping everything in one. Her framewor...
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...
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 ...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...