When to book profits and when to sit tight: Timeless investing lessons from Jesse LivermoreJesse Livermore’s timeless investing principles offer clarity on one of the toughest market decisions, when to book profits and when to hol...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
‘You cannot rescue a drowning family if you go broke’: CA shares the brutal truth of first-generation wealthFirst-generation wealth builders face a unique challenge: family expectations can drain resources. CA Nitin Kaushik warns that rescuing rel...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: 'A beautiful person is like an...' Life lessons on distraction, beauty, hardship, power, influence, disruption, volatility, inner balance, passion and why is it essential to witness true beauty, which lies in one's heart and not faceJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights a traditional saying: "A beautiful person is like an axe in one's life." The proverb explains how at...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after…’ Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on virtue and moral integrityAncient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that a good person cannot be harmed by evil, even in death. His wisdom, preserved by students lik...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Wealthy Indians are still way underinvested in global stocks, says PPFAS's Rajeev ThakkarIndian wealthy investors must look beyond this year's market ups and downs for wealth protection. Experts advise a long-term strategy for l...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Warren Buffett on stock market: Fools give you reasons, wise men never tryWarren Buffett gave himself a D in capital allocation – his worst grade ever. But the confession came along with a warning that would prove...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Six motivational Vijay's thoughts on success, leadership and believing in yourselfActor-turned-politician Vijay, now Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, shared powerful life lessons on success, resilience, and self-belief. His j...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Did you know the key to building wealth is saying 'no'? Here are the 5 things rich people refuse to do, according to Charlie Munger’s wealth ruleCharlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's vice-chairman, identified five key areas where people seeking wealth often falter. He emphasized sayin...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Marie Curie, the woman who sacrificed her life for science: "A life spent in service of truth is never wasted, even when the path demands sacrifice. The light you leave behind can outlive the..." Her extraordinary legacy remains a masterclass in determination, wisdom, and lasting impactLife lesson of the day by Marie Curie reveals how one scientist transformed struggle into global impact. Marie Curie, a Nobel Prize winner ...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Year 2008. Elon Musk was almost broke, facing divorce, close to a nervous breakdown. How just 3 days around Christmas changed his life and SpaceX fortunes foreverIn 2008, Elon Musk faced near financial ruin with SpaceX and Tesla on the brink of collapse. After a critical SpaceX launch succeeded, NASA...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Laid off by Amazon and Microsoft in 3 years, techie shares the golden rule for surviving AI-era job lossAfter being laid off by Amazon and Microsoft within three years, tech professional Dave Lewis was forced to rethink his career path in an i...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Fireside | Never sell because you're bored': PPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar's 6-point guide on when to exit an investmentRajeev Thakkar, CIO at PPFAS Asset Management, highlighted selling skills at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit. He stated that investors often sel...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
A Rs 10,000 SIP can turn into lakhs. CA shares a simple financial fix that can add Rs 10 lakh to your wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against 'lifestyle creep,' where salary hikes are absorbed by increased spending, hindering wealth...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Rs 2,000 SIP in your 20s can beat Rs 15,000 a month invested later? CA shares the biggest mistake young earners makeYoung earners often delay investing, believing large sums are needed. CA Nitin Kaushik highlights this delay destroys wealth potential. Eve...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST