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The biggest financial mistake NRIs make is assuming distance equals preparednessEarning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20,000 savings: Is early retirement possible? 22-year-old starts retirement planning from day one of careerA 22-year-old who is about to start a job in Mumbai with a monthly salary of around Rs 1 lakh turned to Reddit for advice on retirement pla...
CLSA set to vanish as brand after 40 years in Asian brokerage: ReportHong Kong-based CLSA will be rebranded under Citic Securities from 2027, ending a brokerage brand known for its distinctive culture and str...
Proverb of the day: 'The woman who does not covet the possessions of her husband is...' Life lessons on marriage, love, relationships, emotional attachment and human natureProverb of the day highlights an old saying that links a wife’s lack of interest in her husband’s possessions to emotional attachment elsew...
Woman’s ₹40K monthly budget hack goes viral: Saves ₹7.2 lakh in 18 months, then quits her corporate jobA woman's viral Instagram post details her disciplined 18-month "corporate exit budget," saving ₹7.2 lakhs by cutting ₹40,000 monthly from ...
Company triples workload but gives no salary hike: LinkedIn post on employee's 2-year pay freeze goes viralAn Indore professional's LinkedIn post highlighted a friend's plight: a marketing professional's workload tripled over two years with no sa...
Not stocks or crypto: Gurgaon techie earning Rs 1.5 lakh a month, has a side hustle from which he earns Rs 15-20 lakh a year. What is it?A software engineer in Gurgaon has built a lucrative side hustle by operating four coconut water carts. While working his full-time tech jo...
CA believes your monthly salary is one of the least important money numbers. Here's whyEarning a large salary does not automatically mean wealth. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains that focusing on income alone is mis...
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
'He doesn't work, just plays video games and hangs out with his girlfriend': Frustrated father seeks advice on unemployed sonA father's frustration over his 21-year-old son's lack of work and financial independence has ignited an online discussion. The son spends ...
‘A spa day won’t save you...’: CA shares what real self-care in finance should look likeChartered accountant Nitin Kaushik redefines self-care. He argues true peace of mind comes from financial independence, not just spa days. ...
Spanish Proverb of the Day: “In the rich woman’s house she always… — Life lessons on wealth, power, leadership and why money talksSpanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “In the rich woman's house she always commands; he never.” The saying reflects how wea...
RBI proposes unified framework for banks' risk, compliance and audit functionsThe Reserve Bank of India has released a draft framework for bank control and assurance functions. This aims to simplify rules and boost go...
Psychology suggests reason so many older parents won’t ask for help is a fear they’d never say aloud; moment they need their children more than their children need them, they stop being parent and become the responsibilityIn various caregiving scenarios, many elderly parents show reluctance to accept assistance from their adult children. This hesitance often ...
Financial independence: Why enabling agency and accountability matter for women, parents, and dependantsI would like to place for discussion not just the question of freedom to decide, but also responsibility and accountability. Why don’t we p...
German car, designer bag, luxury watch? CA says none of these prove you're actually rich. Here's what really mattersCA Nitin Kaushik challenges the notion that luxury goods signify wealth. He argues that visible status symbols like premium cars or designe...
Gurgaon CEO shares a shocking truth about modern Indian marriage: 'The person with more money...'Gurgaon-based CEO Jasveer Singh sparked debate on X by asserting that significant income disparities in Indian marriages can lead to power ...
Punjab to launch ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ from July 1, offering monthly financial aid to women, check registration detailsPunjab is launching a new scheme to provide monthly financial aid to women. Eligible women will receive ₹1,000, and those from Scheduled Ca...
'High salary is a comfortable trap’: CA explains why a big paycheck may not make you financially secureA high salary does not equate to true wealth. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights that relying solely on a paycheck creates a 'co...
Saving money isn’t a maths problem but a ‘self-worth problem’; CA explains why many fail to build wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik suggests saving consistently is a mindset issue, not a math problem. He believes people struggle because...