Middle-class money reality: Is Rs 1,00,000 montly salary only worth Rs 30,000? CA says the reason is not overspending but something elseA Gurugram-based chartered accountant has sparked a discussion on social media after claiming that a ₹1 lakh monthly salary now feels like ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Need Rs 1 lakh urgently? Think again before withdrawing it from your retirement fund as it could cost you Rs 30 lakh laterRetirement planning: Dipping into your retirement corpus for urgent needs can be a costly mistake, potentially costing you lakhs by retirem...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
US Stock Market: Economic resilience collides with expensive valuations on Wall StreetThe US economy shows surprising strength with robust job growth and consumer spending, yet Wall Street is faltering. Investors are wary of ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 45 LPA, shocks Internet: ‘I don’t have anything left…’A Bengaluru tech professional earning Rs 45 lakh annually confessed to feeling 'broke' due to his spending habits. His monthly expenses, in...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.02 AM IST
7 steps parents can take to teach money management to their childrenBe available for counsel and advice, but wait for the children to ask for it. Offering unsolicited advice, which comes from a position of l...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Avoid expensive themes, focus on valuations and stock picking: Samit VartakIndian equities have rebounded significantly, yet investor sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Despite th...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who cannot accept expensive gifts are not ungrateful: Why generosity can sometimes feel emotionally heavy instead of joyfulPsychology suggests that people who struggle to accept expensive gifts are rarely being ungrateful. More often, they are responding to deep...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Man rejected Rs 35 LPA job in Hyderabad: ‘Better is what eventually….’A man's decision to reject a Rs 35 lakh annual job offer in Hyderabad for his hometown has sparked widespread discussion. He calculated sig...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro Max cost predictions are here; Why it could be Apple's most expensive standard iPhone yetApple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in September 2026, could be significantly more expensive than its predecessor, according to reports. A ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A golden saddle does not make a donkey a horse', a lesson on why appearances cannot change realityTrue worth lies not in outward adornments but in inherent qualities. An expensive saddle on a donkey doesn't transform it into a horse, jus...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
'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
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Rs 1 crore apartment becoming Rs 1.8 crore while selling is an illusion?: CA explains the hidden math of real estate profitsA property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Best German Proverb of the day: "The cheapest is always the most expensive." A life lesson on quality, value and long-term thinkingThe German proverb "Das Billige ist immer das Teuerste" ("The cheapest is always the most expensive") teaches that the lowest-priced option...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
You Do Not Need ₹15 Crore to Retire Comfortably: How Bonds Can Build Predictable Retirement IncomeForget the daunting ₹15 crore retirement myth. For a couple retiring in their early 50s with ₹1 lakh monthly expenses, a ₹4-5 crore corpus ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST