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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 inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
12 bonded labourers rescued from UP factory allege torture, confinementTwelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Muzaffarnagar after enduring months of captivity and torture. Lur...
₹28 LPA in Bengaluru beats $60,000 in the US? Here's why Indian professional is considering moving back homeA young Indian professional, after a year-long job hunt in the US, faces a dilemma: a ₹28 LPA offer in Bengaluru or continuing his career i...
Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: “Missing a train is only painful if you run after it. Likewise, not matching the idea of...” Powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth for young minds by the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the GameLife Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: What if the biggest source of stress is not failure but chasing someone else’s definition ...
Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living moreStoic quote of the day by Epicurus: Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to Ep...
CA believes your monthly salary is one of the least important money numbers. Here's whyEarning a large salary does not automatically mean wealth. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains that focusing on income alone is mis...
The appraisal hangover: How a poor performance review can hurt your career if you react emotionallyCold data, not emotions, will cure your appraisal hangover, says Devashish Chakravarty.
Why your pay hike, promotion and dream car stop feeling special? Ankur Warikoo explains the 'Hedonic Treadmill' and how it affects happinessBig wins often lose their excitement quickly. This is due to the Hedonic Treadmill, a psychological effect. People return to their normal f...
IIM alum quits 60 LPA job to escape rat race, felt free initially, now says he’s “trapped inside his own thoughts”A mid-30s professional shares his experience after quitting a lucrative corporate career without a backup. Initially enjoying newfound free...
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 everThe German proverb of the day offers a lesson that feels particularly relevant in an age dominated by constant comparison and social media ...
From Aamir Khan to Shah Rukh Khan: Ankur Warikoo reveals the Bollywood characters that taught him life lessons beyond the moviesEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo identified three Bollywood characters offering valuable life lessons. Rancho from '3 Idiots' teaches the importa...
'Got fired, but now they came crawling back': Tech worker lands better job and higher salary before old company returns begging for help with lawsuit he warned aboutA tech professional was fired despite warning management about a critical technical flaw. His former company now faces a lawsuit due to thi...
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 ...
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
Quote of the day by Jim Carrey: ‘Understanding suffering is the way to salvation because once you understand it, have compassion, and next thing you know…’ What the Hollywood actor's words teach us about spirituality and healingHollywood star Jim Carrey shares deep insights on life. He believes suffering leads to compassion and freedom. Carrey's personal struggles ...
'High salary is a comfortable trap’: CA explains why a big paycheck may not make you financially secureA high salary does not equate to true wealth. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights that relying solely on a paycheck creates a 'co...
Chasing wealth without a plan can leave you ‘rich and exhausted,’ CA warns as he explains smarter investment strategyChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has explained why building wealth without a long-term financial plan can eventually leave people “rich a...
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...
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...
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...