Mortgage vs Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference? Let’s be honest – the words mortgage and home equity loan sound like they belong in some complicated bank manual. But in real life, it’s much simpler. Think of it like this: both involve your house and money, but the reason you’re taking the money – and […]

When my uncle retired, we all thought it would be his “happy freedom” phase. No office, no deadlines, no morning rush. But a few months in, he started avoiding conversations about money. One day, he admitted quietly, “Beta, I thought my savings would last… but I didn’t plan for how fast expenses grow.” That hit […]

Introduction Let me tell you something my father once said over a cup of tea — “Beta, paisa bank mein soya toh mehnga ho jaata hai.” At that time, I laughed, but he was right. Take this example: Last year, my friend Meena saved up to buy a scooter for ₹1,00,000. She thought she’d wait […]

Introduction Choosing a financial institution is a lot like choosing your favourite tea stall. Sounds funny? But think about it — you don’t just go anywhere for chai. You pick a place where the tea is good, the guy knows your taste, the service is quick, and you feel safe leaving your wallet on the […]

Let’s talk about Meera. She runs a small boutique in Jaipur. Business is decent, but money? Always up and down. One month she’s saving a bit, the next she’s dipping into those savings to pay bills. Then her cousin introduced her to a financial advisor. Fast forward a year — she still runs the same […]

Introduction If you’ve ever looked at your salary slip and wondered, “Wait, why is my take-home less than my CTC?” — chances are, a part of it went into your Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). Think of EPF as a money jar you’re not allowed to open right now. You put some money in every month, your […]

Introduction One Sunday morning, my uncle was happily polishing his scooter when the postman handed him a thick brown envelope. He opened it, read for a few seconds, and his face changed colour. It wasn’t a wedding invitation. It was a notice from the Income Tax Department. “Beta, pata nahi yeh 1961 ka law kaise […]

Starting your first job feels exciting, doesn’t it? But then someone mentions UAN, and suddenly you’re confused. Don’t worry – we’ve all been there. This guide will walk you through everything about UAN without making your head spin. What is UAN and Why Should You Care? Let’s be honest – UAN sounds like another government […]

Introduction It was a Sunday morning in Pune. Anil sat at the dining table, sipping chai, while his wife Meera flipped through school admission forms for their son. The fees were… well, let’s just say his chai suddenly didn’t taste as sweet. He opened his bank app and saw some savings. Not bad. But Meera’s words […]