'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
Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood may be earning more at the box office, but many people working behind the camera tell a different story. From delayed payments an...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
'I just wish we were in a better financial position': 26-year-old MBBS graduate works 19 hours a day after father's heart attack, but can't pursue his PG degree. Ankur Warikoo shares the reasonA 26-year-old MBBS graduate is working 19-hour days, juggling two jobs to repay family medical debts and support his parents. Despite his g...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | As FD rates soften, AAA PSU and corporate bonds are gaining traction: BondScanner CEOAs fixed deposit rates dip, investors are turning to high-rated PSU and corporate bonds for better returns. Improved retail access and regu...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
'Rattle the RSS, BJP hisses': Priyank Kharge's dig amid registration row, slams BJP as RSS' 'instrument'In a post on X, Kharge claimed that every time someone questions the RSS, the BJP loses its composure and "hisses back." He asked why an or...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
At what salary does money stop being a worry? Employee asks the internet, gets an eye-opening reality checkA Reddit user sparked a discussion by asking whether there is a salary level at which money stops being a constant worry. While some users ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
‘You cannot rescue a drowning family if you go broke’: CA shares the brutal truth of first-generation wealthFirst-generation wealth builders face a unique challenge: family expectations can drain resources. CA Nitin Kaushik warns that rescuing rel...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Life Lesson of the Day by Walt Disney: “I'd say it's been my biggest problem all my life... – Inspiring lessons on financial stability, life comfort, struggles and why money solves most of life’s problems by the American animator known for insights into creativity, persistence and the challenges behind successLife Lesson of the Day by Walt Disney: Walt Disney’s quote, “I'd say it's been my biggest problem all my life... it's money. It takes a lot...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Skipping a Rs 150 gourmet coffee won't make you rich, says CA. Here's what actually willForget penny-pinching for wealth, says CA Nitin Kaushik. He argues that while controlling expenses is wise, true financial growth stems fro...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘It’s not what you make but what you save that gets you out of debt’ - How you can build financial freedom even with a low incomeAmish life lesson: Amish proverb of the day offers a profound financial lesson for low-income earners. This wisdom emphasizes self-discipli...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM 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
He left school after class 7, arrived in Mumbai at 15, with Rs 24 in his pocket. Today, he earns Rs 25 LPA per annum. Who is Munna Thaakur?From Akola with just Rs 24, Munna Thakur's journey to becoming a celebrated celebrity photographer is a testament to grit. He overcame imme...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: “The rich man plans for the next year; the poor man only plans for the day” — Lessons on rich vs poor mindset, money and long-term thinkingBest Proverb of the Day: A timeless Chinese proverb highlights a stark difference in financial thinking: the wealthy plan for the future, w...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘He who has no money is poor; he who has nothing but money is even poorer.’ - a lesson on the wealth that money can't buyAmish proverb of the day highlights that true wealth lies beyond monetary possessions. The saying emphasizes that a life solely focused on ...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Your Rs 30 lakh salary may mean nothing if you ignore this one number, says CA Nitin KaushikA high salary doesn't guarantee wealth; your savings rate is the true indicator of financial success. CA Nitin Kaushik emphasizes that if e...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Bollywood star once ran his household on just Rs 30. Today, his networth is over Rs 200 crore: 'If you come from an ant to an elephant....'Jackie Shroff, now worth over Rs 200 crore, once managed his household on just Rs 30. He shared his journey from abject poverty, emphasizin...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST