Category Archives: Income and earnings

What can anger a working woman?

Women save a larger share of their earnings, but they will likely still be worse off when they retire because they earn less and spend more. This was a telling insight reported by ADP, a US-based research institute. If this is the case with one of the most developed nations worldwide, can it be very… Read More »

Paisa Wise, Rupee Foolish

My neighbour AtiBhudiram doesn’t shy away from going to city outskirts for bargain shopping. He doesn’t mind spending money on petrol to save few rupees. His wife proudly displays the clothes he has bought at such bargain prices to my wife to showcase “Neighbour’s Envy Owner’s Pride”! Atibhudiram also bought a luxury car last month… Read More »

Are Indians blowing their money away?

For young Indians, it is all about money, honey! Unlike their fathers and grandfathers who had scores of hungry mouths to feed, the Young Turk of today has fewer responsibilities and can barely look beyond their own mouth. Earning wads of money, he is literally rolling in cash. However, are Indians today making the best… Read More »

Money Management Case Study: Contingency Funds

Ram prides himself on being up-to-speed in money management. Despite his hectic office schedule, he has managed to ensure health cover, life cover and investments spread across PPF, Mutual funds, and other instruments. He met his friend Mr. Kent, who is a Certified Financial Planner. With a glint in his eyes, he placed his balance… Read More »

Start Today – A quick guide for easy to start small savings!

A penny saved is a penny earned goes the famous saying. So if you start your savings plan today, you can save those precious pennies which are the price you may pay for procrastination. The significance of saving money for a rainy day is one of the most essential traits of well oriented financial living.… Read More »