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Think your gold jewellery is a safety net? A CA says you could lose lakhs when selling itIndian families often see gold jewellery as a financial safety net, but Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this can be a costly misco...
A Nobel Physicist's lunch order became Math, and it took 50 years to crack the codeRichard Feynman restaurant meal math reveals a deeper truth about human choices. His hidden decision-making formula explains how people bal...
Quote of the Day by Morgan Housel: 'Spending money to show people how much money you have...'- The Psychology of Money author's classic money lesson on why looking rich can be the fastest way to lose wealthMorgan Housel's quote highlights a key financial truth. Spending to impress others depletes resources needed for true financial security. W...
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
Your SIPs won't save you if you're making these everyday money mistakes, warns CAChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that many individuals focus on investment returns while overlooking significant financial leaks. ...
Career Horoscope This Week (June 15–21, 2026): Gemini New Moon Opens New Professional Doors for These Zodiac SignsThe week of June 15 to 21, 2026, offers significant career advancements. A powerful Gemini New Moon on June 15 fuels communication, network...
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
‘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...
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: "If you get on the wrong train, get off at the first stop. The longer you stay..." A life lesson on dangers of staying too longA Japanese proverb offers profound advice on decision-making, urging individuals to recognize and correct wrong paths early. It warns again...
Aries, Taurus, Gemini Horoscope Today for June 13, 2026: Career Growth Accelerates but One Mistake Could Cost YouYour Daily Horoscope Today highlights career momentum, financial alertness, and essential communication adjustments. Opportunities for fres...
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper fundsIndian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made f...
FCNR deposit in demand: $1,277 extra interest on $10,000 investment by NRIs after RBI's latest move?FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. Th...
Motivational Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: "Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference". Powerful lessons on financial responsibilityFormer US President Barack Obama's insight that "money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference" is highly relevant today. Financi...
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...