'Cash flow is not optional': CA shares real estate lessons that can change how you think about moneyFinancial educator Nitin Kaushik emphasizes that real estate investing's core lessons lie in cash flow, discipline, and risk management, no...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 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
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Techie earning Rs 2.8 lakh per month, struggles with minimal savings: ‘High income doesn’t mean…’A tech professional earning Rs 40 lakh annually struggles with minimal savings due to significant EMIs on a Rs 2 crore flat and a car, alon...
15 May, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years?Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7....
09 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Rs 30 LPA earner can be poorer than Rs 10 LPA one: CA explains the math of 'high income trap' that eats up your wealthA chartered accountant’s viral thread explains why earning a high salary does not always lead to real wealth. He points out that as income ...
07 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Rs 1.55 lakh monthly income, but only Rs 5000 saved: CA explains the visibility vs spending gap that causes low savings anxietyA Bengaluru-based CA has sparked discussion after responding to a Reddit post of a 29-year-old earning ₹1.55 lakh per month but saving only...
05 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Noida techie earning Rs 12 LPA asks ChatGPT when he can get married? AI replies 'Year 1 tight, Year 2 tight, Year 3 comfortable'A Noida-based techie earning Rs 12 LPA asked AI when he could get married comfortably after sharing his full expense and savings details. B...
02 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Is Rs 100 crore retirement plan possible? CA exposes why middle class people feel poor despite good money managementCA Nitin Kaushik criticises the popular ₹100 crore retirement narrative, calling it unrealistic and misleading for the average Indian. He a...
01 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costsStudying abroad involves more than just academic merit; it's a significant financial investment. Indian students often underestimate hidden...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bengaluru cost of living exposed by JPMorgan Chase techie. Watch viral videoA viral Instagram video by a 23-year-old JPMorgan Chase engineer in Bengaluru has sparked discussions about the rising cost of living. Her ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20k left in 10 days? CA warns of the silent salary trapMany urban professionals earn high salaries but struggle with savings. A chartered accountant highlights a silent salary trap. Fixed expens...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
From Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh: Redditor explains how to save Rs 2.3 lakh in income tax in a year legallyA Redditor demonstrated significant income tax savings under the new regime by strategically restructuring their salary with components lik...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST