'It costs Rs 1.5 lakh a month just to exist': Indian-origin man asks if Rs 4.6 lakh is enough in BengaluruAn Indian-origin man's detailed monthly budget for relocating to North Bengaluru after 15 years in the US has sparked a lively Reddit discu...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
‘At 20, I survived on office buffet leftovers’: Bengaluru CA, an ex-Deloitte employee, shares a money lesson that stayed with her for lifeA Bengaluru Chartered Accountant shared how a meager Rs 15,000 monthly salary during her studies taught invaluable money lessons. Prioritiz...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Bengaluru millennial couple reveals ₹1.66 lakh monthly expenses, sparks cost-of-living debateA Bengaluru couple's detailed breakdown of their ₹1.66 lakh monthly expenses for a family of three has gone viral, sparking debate on the c...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Rs 24 lakh income lost in Bengaluru rent: Resident paying Rs 45,000 for 1 BHK finally finds a solution, escapes rental trapA Bengaluru professional working at PayPal has gone viral after sharing why he decided to leave HSR Layout despite living in one of the cit...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Rs 1.55 lakh monthly income, but only Rs 5000 saved: CA explains the visibility vs spending gap that causes low savings anxietyA Bengaluru-based CA has sparked discussion after responding to a Reddit post of a 29-year-old earning ₹1.55 lakh per month but saving only...
05 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Earning Rs 3 lakh/month but ‘can’t afford 1 BHK’: Gurugram's DINK couple decision sparks debate, netizens say 'silent pandemic underway'Gurugram DINK couple: A Gurugram couple earning Rs 36 LPA has sparked debate by choosing not to have children, citing unaffordable housing ...
01 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
₹15K budget vs ₹50K reality: Bengaluru woman’s HSR search exposes sky-high rents and harsh housing realityA Bengaluru woman's house hunting experience in HSR Layout has gone viral. She shared her struggle to find an affordable 1BHK within a 15,0...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Bengaluru CA explains zero tax trick on Rs 17 lakh rent income : 'No bills, no receipts....'India's tax framework allows certain individuals to legally reduce rental income tax to zero. A flat 30% deduction on gross rental income, ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Not Gurgaon, not Hyderabad, not Pune, CA says one city could rival Bengaluru as the India’s IT hub in future: ‘Rent is 30% cheaper…’India's tech landscape is shifting as Mangalore, dubbed "Silicon Beach," emerges as a strong challenger to Bengaluru. The coastal city is e...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Bengaluru cost of living exposed by JPMorgan Chase techie. Watch viral videoA viral Instagram video by a 23-year-old JPMorgan Chase engineer in Bengaluru has sparked discussions about the rising cost of living. Her ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Bengaluru CA shares monthly expenses of family of 2. ‘Which Bengaluru you live in’, asks internetA Chartered Accountant's Rs 82,000 monthly expense breakdown for two in Bengaluru has ignited a city-wide cost of living debate. Her detail...
25 Feb, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Bengaluru 3 BHK flat with Rs 2.7 lakh rent, Rs 15 lakh deposit goes viral; netizens say anyone renting that 'needs their head tested'A Reddit post exposing a ₹2.7 lakh rent for a 3BHK apartment in Bengaluru's Haralur has sparked outrage online, highlighting concerns about...
02 Jun, 2025, 08.49 PM IST
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying ren...
26 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM IST