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Instant househelp startups burn $14-15 million in May as discounts heat upInstant home services platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are aggressively spending millions on discounts again to capture ma...
'Mumbai takes it back quietly': Investment banker reveals Rs 1.3 lakh monthly expenses with no vacations, sparks debate on savingsAn investment banker in Mumbai revealed a monthly expenditure of Rs 1.3 lakh, excluding vacations, for basic living expenses in Worli. This...
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh salary, still broke? CA warns about a dangerous money habit that can destroy your financesA chartered accountant warns that rising salaries can lead to financial stress if spending increases at the same pace. Many professionals u...
One money mistake and 70% salary lost: CA warns about the financial trap that makes 'wealth creation' difficultChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has warned that many salaried professionals are losing control of their finances because expenses move f...
‘Your parents had pensions. You probably won’t’: CA warns millennials and Gen Z about delaying investmentsYoung earners today face a stark reality. Unlike their parents, they likely won't have pensions. With longer life expectancies, saving for ...
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
Rs 10 LPA to Rs 20 LPA, but still broke? CA warns about a lifestyle creep quietly draining your moneyProfessionals often feel financially stuck despite salary increases because expenses rise just as quickly as income. This phenomenon, known...
The Iran war is now changing your Social Security check; here's the new 2027 COLA numberSocial Security COLA update 2027: Gas prices in America have surged above $4.10 per gallon, up sharply from $3.17 last year, and the impact...
‘Rent: Rs 0, outside food: Rs 0’: Corporate woman's Rs 1,050 monthly expenses leave internet stunnedA recent online discussion revealed stark differences in monthly expenses across India. A Pune-based professional's budget of over 39,000 r...
Earning Rs 20 lakh can still leave you middle class? CA’s warns about silent money mistakes urban Indians makeMany professionals earn lakhs but face financial anxiety. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns that high salaries can become a 'high-sp...
This HR professional retires at 45 with Rs 1 crore, stops chasing luxury and says he’s happier than ever in DehradunAmit Chilka retired from corporate life at 45 with a Rs 1 crore corpus, challenging the notion that massive wealth is required for early re...
‘If Indians stop buying gold for one year, how much would India benefit?’ User asks billion-dollar question to AI, the reply will shock youIndia Gold Buying: A viral X post questioning the economic impact of India's gold obsession sparked a national debate. With gold imports so...
After PM Modi’s WFH appeal, Nitin Gadkari has this message for Indians to save fuel amid Iran warAmid escalating Middle East tensions, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel by reducing petrol and diesel consumption, promot...
Bengaluru techie’s monthly expense includes Rs 10K for weekend parties, asks if too much. Doctor's reply surprises allA Bengaluru tech professional's monthly expenses sparked online debate. His spending included rent, food, commute, parties, and gym. A doct...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
Why is the 2026 Social Security 2.8% COLA failing against 3.3% inflation? Is your retirement check shrinking?Social Security COLA 2026 Inflation Gap: Why 2.8% Increase Trails 3.3% Senior Inflation. The 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 is failing....
Bike, rent, SIPs and home support: 24-year-old Bengaluru techie breaks down his Rs 3.6 lakh expenseA young software engineer in Bengaluru has captured online attention with a detailed breakdown of his monthly expenses. Souraja, 24, shared...
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares a parenting reality, reveals what screens are doing to kids, and it’s scary: WatchNithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, voiced concerns over excessive digital device use by children, warning of long-term dependency. Cogni...