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'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflation- IIM alum quits 60 LPA job to escape rat race, felt free initially, now says he’s “trapped inside his own thoughts”
- German Proverb of the Day: ‘The baker who kept counting other people's loaves forgot the dough…’ The eye-opening lesson about focus, potential and success that feels more relevant than ever
- Bigger paycheck, but same financial anxiety? CA explains the 'comfortable poverty' trapHigh earners often face 'comfortable poverty' despite salary hikes, as lifestyle inflation erodes financial security. Chartered accountant ...03 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
- Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...29 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
- India's greatest business school: No MBA, no campus, no degree — This is how the most successful business community in the world's most populous country actually learnsIndia’s business culture is changing fast. Yet one community understood entrepreneurial learning decades earlier. The Marwari business mind...11 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...04 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costsStudying abroad involves more than just academic merit; it's a significant financial investment. Indian students often underestimate hidden...25 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Salary hike of 66%, but savings down? CA warns of silent middle-class crisis in 2026Urban professionals face a silent crisis as rising salaries fail to keep pace with escalating costs of living. Inflation in essentials like...15 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Gurgaon fresher paying mom's ₹18k rent out of ₹44k salary, gets scolded for her first own trip; Redditors slam Indian parents' 'toxic control'A 21-year-old Gurgaon fresher’s viral post has exposed the "toxic control" some Indian parents exert over their children's finances. Despit...10 Feb, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- CA warns: Buying a Rs 90 lakh home on 'comfortable' salary could trap you working till 70A chartered accountant warns that buying a home can be a financial trap. The true cost of ownership, including taxes and maintenance, is of...02 Feb, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- High salary, still poor: CA explains why earning Rs 3 lakh can still make you feel trappedHigh earners often lack financial freedom due to poor life design. CA Abhishek Walia of Zactor Money explains rigid financial structures an...27 Jan, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Two people earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month, yet only one faces 'mental poverty'. CA breaks down the mathUrban earners often feel financially stressed despite good salaries. This stress stems from high fixed expenses like EMIs and school fees. ...11 Dec, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
- Skipping coffee may save Rs 2,000, but a CA warns of 7 silent money traps draining people in their 30sThe decade between 30 and 40 is a financial turning point. Hidden habits can erode wealth. Lifestyle creep and mistaking savings for growth...03 Dec, 2025, 07.16 AM IST
- Man pays off home loan and car loan to be debt-free. But CA calls it a huge financial mistakeA man in his late 30s liquidated his investments and emergency fund to become debt-free, a decision his CA deemed a mistake. While he achie...24 Sep, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
- Bengaluru CA says don't cheer much when you are overpaid. It could be a trapSwati Saboo, a former chartered accountant, suggests that excessively high salaries can hinder career growth. Overpaid professionals may fa...22 Aug, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
- Before you celebrate your CTC at new job, wait. IIM graduate-cum-CA warns about hidden salary trapsMany Indian professionals, especially freshers, often misinterpret their CTC as their actual take-home salary, leading to financial misplan...24 Jun, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
- You earn Rs 75 LPA and still cry it is not enough in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? Entrepreneur gives a reality check, says I too could have bought a MercedesAbhijit Chakraborty's LinkedIn post sparked debate. He questioned high-income earners complaining about finances. Chakraborty criticized ex...20 Jun, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
- Higher salary but lower mental peace? CA reveals why many high earners still struggleChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights the often-overlooked downsides of high income in a viral X post. He explains how higher earni...10 Apr, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
- Bengaluru techie gets a life lesson from Rs 5,000 crore man after he says Rs 18 lakh LPA is not enough in India's Silicon ValleyBillionaire Dr. A Velumani highlights the importance of frugality, sharing a story of a Bengaluru engineer struggling financially despite e...23 Mar, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
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