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This is not a personal finance blog. The author occasionally writes about topics that are not related to personal finance. Recently, there has been an increase in inquiries for financial advisory services from US-based NRI clients planning a move back to India. While earlier inquiries were limited and largely related to well-planned relocations, some of […]

This is a non-financial blog. This Independence Day feels different. Operation Sindoor has been a resolute success, delivering a strong message to our neighbour that there cannot be business as usual and they will have to pay a price for harbouring terrorists and troubling India. It is high time that they turned their attention to

Dear Readers, Lately, I have slowed down in sharing my thoughts with you though my heart yearns to write more. Life has been busier on the personal front, but I cannot use that as an excuse to lose our connection. A small disclaimer: this post is not about Personal Finance. This Diwali feels bittersweet for

It has been a while since I wrote. The year is coming to an end and we are anxiously waiting for the start of a New Year. It is time to reflect on our financial freedom journey. What are we trying to achieve? The concept of financial freedom holds different meanings for different individuals: Some

Introduction In today’s financial landscape, the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retired Early) has captured the imagination of many, promising freedom and happiness through early retirement. While the allure of FIRE is undeniable, it’s crucial to delve into the nuanced approaches to achieve it. This blog explores the spectrum of attitudes towards FIRE, highlights potential

The majority of the gifts which we commonly give fulfill our customary needs, such as participating in marriage, housewarming ceremonies, and celebrating the birthdays of family and friends. While these gifts are important, the act of giving here may not provide eternal joy. I often think about giving gifts that can give us long lasting

Recently, a gentleman reached out to me through WhatsApp and asked me whether Option Master or Marketadora was a part of my Advisory Organization. I could not comprehend his message as it was coming from an unknown contact and asked him to share the context. He shared with me his WhatsApp interaction with another person

A note of caution:  This article has nothing to do with personal finance. You may still find it worth a read. Let me share snippets of a few real life scenarios. A few goons were assaulting one of your relatives because of a property dispute. Since the goons were in large numbers, you did not

We are coming out of a decade when the US Equity market did exceptionally well. The average return of the S&P 500 over the last decade was ~10% against the 10-year breakeven inflation rate of 2.29%. The near-zero interest rate through the decade made sure that the bond stayed an unattractive investment option. There was