I’ve always found income tax filing stressful, even though I’ve been doing it for decades, and with professional help. One of the things on my worry list after my son moved to the US, then, is naturally about his tax filing. The move to a new country as an international grad student is challenging as it is, and during the…
Every financially independent adult is quite familiar with the term “Life Insurance plan”. This is because investing in a life insurance policy is one of the first steps you need to take to ensure financial security for your loved ones. However, investing in a financial policy is a big decision that requires thorough thought and consideration. The process can be…
As we worry about survival during this pandemic, we also worry about our investments taking a hit. I want to share why investing in ULIPs and leveraging the power of compounding is a good idea right now. The economy is a mess and all we can do is be patient and wait for the market to look up. We hope…
Getting to know how my finances work has been a fascinating process over the years–at least for me. I appreciate how things have changed, mostly for the better, offering the investor a variety of ways to grow those savings, I must confess there are moments when I wish I had followed through on my Associate Company Secretaryship course which I…
Did you see that video? Mr Jugaadulal is busy trying to be “creative”, finding jugaad solutions. Jugaad. Short term solution. I first learned this word way back in the 80s when my colleagues at work would often say,”Kuch jugaad kar de yaar” (think up a creative shortcut) especially when emergency solutions were required to tackle a problem. In most situations…