Completing the first marathon (for the uninitiated, marathon means running 42.195 Kms) is an overwhelming experience for any runner. Imagine being someone who has never participated in any physical activity since childhood due to health constraints. With time, lifestyle disorders start impacting the body adversely, and one fine day you are diagnosed with elevated sugarContinue reading “Lessons on Wealth creation from my running experience”
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Book Review – There’s Always a Financial Solution by Steven Fernandes
There are two knowledge-based narratives used by authors to put forward their point of view. One that emanates from academic knowledge gained, and another that is acquired from practical wisdom gained from personal experience and observing others. The author of this book, Steven Fernandes, has gained enormous experience and insights while writing financial plans forContinue reading “Book Review – There’s Always a Financial Solution by Steven Fernandes”
Book Review – Let’s Talk Money by Monika Halan
There are, supposedly, two distinct paths to tread when someone approaches you seeking financial help. Either you help the person (financially or suggest an appropriate solution) or understand and empower them to deal with the challenge. The former option may provide immediate relief, but the challenge may resurface since you did not address the rootContinue reading “Book Review – Let’s Talk Money by Monika Halan”
Lessons from a Secretary who created Millions
Let me ask you a simple question. How much wealth a person, who has worked for 43 years as a secretary all his/her life, can create? The condition is that all the wealth is created out of his/her own earnings and not any gift or inheritance or speculation. Don’t have an answer? Read below toContinue reading “Lessons from a Secretary who created Millions”
Book Review: If God Was Your Financial Planner by Suresh Sadagopan
Personal financial management can lead to many undesired, sometimes disastrous, outcomes if not handled properly. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. What will happen to the family if its sole earning member dies untimely, and the surviving members do not have a clue on the financial front? 2. How will the family cope with upcoming major expensesContinue reading “Book Review: If God Was Your Financial Planner by Suresh Sadagopan”
Nifty above 15000. What should regular investor do?
Often, investors face the dilemma of whether to invest in equities when the markets are high or should they take a pause for some time till the valuations seem attractive. ‘Buy low and sell high’ is the argument used to justify such thoughts. And this justification leads to procrastination from investors who would stop theirContinue reading “Nifty above 15000. What should regular investor do?”
Every Arjuna Needs a Krishna
Every individual, howsoever big or small, needs an advisor. Someone who can look beyond returns and mange risk. Even Arjuna, the greatest archer and mighty warrior took advise from Lord Krishna which was the reason of his success