Ever noticed the gleam in the eyes of jugglers who perform at circuses or talent shows, juggling hoops, flaming torches and knives with aplomb? Well, Krishna Prasad was one such juggler. Only, he juggled investments. Smart investment decisions require you to have patience and an eye for details – not unlike those circus performers. Such investors… Read More »
The Great Indian Rope Trick. A cute yet annoying thing we’ve had to hear whenever anyone from across the pond spoke about India in the same breath as “things back home”. You’d think they were talking about the 1900s. Yet, here we are in 2015, doing exactly that. The Great Indian Rope Trick. Only, we’re… Read More »
They say all is fair in love and war. Marriage often ends up falling in both categories. Sometimes the war is just a big part of love. But the war over finances can very easily turn ugly if the partners don’t match when it comes to their attitudes towards financial planning. Here’s a couple that… Read More »
Monsoon is loved by everybody. Well, almost everybody. The rain can surprise you on a very sunny day and is generally unpredictable. Although the rain can be a dampener on your weekend plans, there’s just something really magical about the weather. Unfortunately, there’s nothing beautiful about your income being just as unpredictable as the rains. Here’s… Read More »
As kids, we’ve often ‘stolen’ change from our parents and pooled in the coins to share an ice-cream with our friends. There was always that one friend, to your awe and annoyance, who seemed to be able to keep track of exactly how much you owed him from months ago. Of course, as adults finances… Read More »
You know what they say about a myth: The myth is dead. Long live the myth! Here are 3 myths that seem to have survived the Great Depression, the swinging sixties and dotcom noughties. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO: Calculate your long-term returns with our Compound Interest Calculator or your retirement savings with our Retirement Savings Calculator.
Govinda in “Kyunki Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta” and Jim Carrey in “Liar Liar” had a really really hard time because they always lied. Things just went from bad to worse for them. Rajiv had a similar experience with credit cards, all because of his love for spending. Rajiv was employed in a multinational company and… Read More »
There are many diet fads in the market, but have you ever wondered what would happen if all these famous diets were about money?
Water Parks mean fun time for everybody. Before entering the swimming pool or entering the wave pool, all of us first test the water with our toes to see if it’s too cold; then decide whether to take the plunge or not. When it comes to financial planning as well, it’s best to scope out… Read More »
Magic tricks and illusions are really difficult to understand until someone gives away the secret to it all and breaks the illusions. Figuring out why different banks react differently to RBI’s rate cuts might seem just as difficult to understand but here we break the illusion for you. It All Comes Down to Cost … Read More »