Psychology says many adults are not afraid of failure, they are afraid of disappointing their parents: Why one wrong career, marriage, or life choice can feel like betrayalPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: 'When they go low, we go high'. Former First Lady on how one should react when facing hateful language or being bulliedMichelle Obama's enduring "go high" mantra, emphasizing dignity over negativity, resurfaced amid Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebrations....
15 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
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...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
After retirement, everyone wondered what her 'Amma' would do next. Kerala woman left for a Europe trip the very next day, leaving everyone inspiredRetirement took an unexpected turn for a woman from Kerala. Instead of slowing down, she began an incredible journey across Europe the very...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Is Rs 1 crore really enough for retirement? CA calls it a ‘retirement trap’?A Rs 1 crore retirement corpus is a 'trap', not a milestone, warns Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. With 6% inflation, its purchasing po...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
'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 ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Psychology says the people whose personalities seem to soften most dramatically in their 50s haven’t gotten weaker: They’ve finally realized the protective armor they built at 20 is costing more energy than it’s worthIn their middle age, many people radiate a comforting softness that some might misinterpret as weakness. However, research points to an ong...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
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 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Psychology says most young adults learn these 10 brutal truths too late: The last one changes how you see success, happiness, and life foreverAlthough these truths may seem uncomfortable at first, they can be surprisingly liberating. When people let go of the need for perfection, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Umuthi Ugotshwa Usemanzi' - 'A tree is bent while it is still wet' - Timeless life lesson on the importance of early disciplineZulu Proverb of the Day: The Zulu proverb "Umuthi Ugotshwa Usemanzi" emphasizes the critical importance of early guidance and discipline in...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Parents who can't stop helping their grown children aren't simply devoted; they've built an identity around being needed, and it's the last wall standing between them and the question of who they are when nobody calls anymoreMillennials often joke about parental overreach, but psychologists reveal it stems from parents' own anxieties and fear of losing purpose. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Are you saving enough money? Experts point to 3 golden rules of savings to achieve your financial targetsSaving money requires more than setting aside leftover income; it needs a structured plan to stay effective amid rising costs and financial...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.52 AM IST
Psychology says older adults who protect a steady leisure rhythm after retirement don't simply like routine, they often use structure to support well-being when work no longer organizes the dayRetirement often brings a loss of daily structure, but psychologists find that retirees who maintain organized activity cycles adapt better...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST