In today’s world of high salaries and even higher burnout rates, it is not uncommon to find people quitting a formal corporate job by the time they are 40 or 45. That is losing out on a potential 15 to 20 years of regular, reliable income. Is this everyone’s cup of tea? May be, or… Read More »
Your parents have always been your heroes but the time comes when you’ve got to be there for them. To make sure they’re comfortable in their twilight years, you’d do just about anything. Then why not help them out with their finances? New technology and remembering due dates could be a hassle for them. Here’s… Read More »
If you’ve just won a lottery or had windfall gains from the equity market, congratulations! The next question always is, what are you going to spend it on? But have you considered not spending it just yet? It may sound like an outlandish idea but there are ways you can use these gains to make… Read More »
Money management is always a challenge. When it comes to managing money for big cash flows, it gets even more challenging. Big expenses include expenses for wedding, house construction and higher education expenses for children. While it may be easy to opt for a personal loan for big expenses, a more prudential way to plan… Read More »
The journey of entrepreneurship is both challenging and rewarding. But not every entrepreneur is able to turn a perceived risk into an asset. You may have a unique idea, a perfect business plan and even a great team at your disposal. But if your money management is not up to the mark; the chances of… Read More »
We’ve all taken the online quiz or two (or many many more) and some the results are really worth sharing. Fitness is a big topic of concern for everybody and the internet, hence, has quizzes for measuring your mental fitness, the fitness of your relationship, your emotional fitness etc. But, are you financially fit? Here… Read More »
The happiest person is the richest person, and why wouldn’t we be happy if we had Richie Rich’s mansion, safes and robot maid? ‘Being rich’ is a relative term, however, two common factors which determine the richness of a person are the amount of savings and investments. But, a 10-year delay can destroy your ‘get-rich’ plan.… Read More »
Wanting more out of your life is always a good thing. And while you deserve everything you’ve wanted and more, here are top 5 signs you’re “Credit Card Ready”… You’re clear-headedStart with the basics if you’re starting from scratch – ranging from personal finance to mortgages and life insurance. Your decisions will depend on how well… Read More »
Cutting down on costs, expenditure and senseless spending leaves you with beautiful savings and a gorgeous pile of cash you never realized you generated in the first place. It seems some of our stars don’t really get the concept of how and more importantly where to cut down on. So here’s a listing of those celebs cutting down on things they shouldn’t have.
So, you’re fresh out of college and you’ve got your first job! Congratulations! The heady euphoria that comes from financial independence cannot be paralleled by even the best vices, and the utter bewilderment as to where your money went at the end of the month can’t be quantified either. Here are a few tips… Read More »