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
Nvidia salary shock: Engineers earn up to Rs 4.7 crore as AI boom creates millionaire employees; check salary structureNvidia is aggressively competing for AI talent, with top engineering roles now offering base salaries up to ₹4.7 crore. This significant co...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Bengaluru CA used to earn Rs 13.5 LPA at 22. But she made one financial mistake for 3 years. She shares her hard-earned lesson at 30A Bengaluru Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, realized her biggest financial mistake was letting her savings sit idle for years. Despite a...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Are you creating a SIP portfolio that no one is watching? Scattered investments to unclaimed SIPs, here's how to fix housekeeping riskAt least once a year, pull a consolidated account statement to see everything in one go: check for overlap across schemes; flag any fund tr...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh salary, still broke? CA warns about a dangerous money habit that can destroy your financesA chartered accountant warns that rising salaries can lead to financial stress if spending increases at the same pace. Many professionals u...
26 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Spending Rs 10,000 extra today could cost you Rs 24 lakh later. CA warns against 50-30-20 financial ruleHigher salaries can lead to increased spending, hindering wealth creation. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains the 50/30/20 budgeti...
25 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Luxury schools, big EMIs, premium vacations: CA warns why not low income but expensive expectations is a financial riskUrban Indian professionals face a new financial risk. High salaries no longer guarantee peace of mind. Rising lifestyle expectations trap m...
25 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
23 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Petrol, diesel prices in India rise for 3rd time: Public calls fuel rate hike a "big blow", demands regulationFuel prices, including petrol, diesel, and CNG, have seen multiple increases recently, significantly burdening middle-class families and da...
23 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
‘Your parents had pensions. You probably won’t’: CA warns millennials and Gen Z about delaying investmentsYoung earners today face a stark reality. Unlike their parents, they likely won't have pensions. With longer life expectancies, saving for ...
23 May, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Why Rs 40 LPA earners don’t feel richer than Rs 20 LPA earners. CA explains the hidden reasonHigh salaries do not always bring financial peace. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains how lifestyle inflation traps urban professi...
22 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Jeff Bezos, world's 4th richest man, couldn't stop talking about a nurse in Queens earning $75,000. Here's whyAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, also the world's fourth richest man, argued that low-income earners in the US should pay no taxes, citing a nurs...
21 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Can Rs 5 lakh lump sum and Rs 10,000 step up SIP create Rs 2 crore corpus in 20 years?Combining a Rs 5 lakh lump sum with a Rs 10,000 monthly step-up SIP can help achieve a Rs 2 crore retirement corpus in 20 years. Experts ad...
20 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Home ownership not a ‘safe asset’ in 2016? CA explains why buying a house has become financially unrealistic for youngstersA post by Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has sparked debate online after he claimed that buying a house in today’s market has become “m...
15 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Luxury SUV, premium rent, Rs 1.5 lakh EMIs on Rs 1.8 lakh salary: CA warns one missed paycheck could trigger financial crisisA high salary does not guarantee wealth. CA Nitin Kaushik warns that lifestyle inflation erases financial security. Expenses rise with inco...
14 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Most married couples are leaving Social Security money on the table — here's how to claim it allSocial Security benefits for married couples are becoming one of America’s biggest retirement conversations in 2026. The average dual-incom...
14 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST