Emergency Fund: How Much Should You Keep, and Where Should You Keep It?
Introduction An emergency can turn a perfectly manageable financial situation into a difficult one very quickly. A sudden job loss, a major medical expense, an…
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How Retained Profits Beat High Dividend Yields in Wealth Creation?
Introduction: Why a High Dividend Yield Is Not Always a Good Thing Many investors like dividends. I understand why. Money arriving in your bank account…
Attain Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), Live Happily
How to get FIRE? “How do you live without a job or business?” (that implies to be “With a family to feed, how do you…
Pay Long Term Capital Gains Tax or Buy Sec 54EC NHAI/REC Bonds?
Important update — Please read before continuing: This article on LTCG tax was originally published on October 29, 2015. The detailed calculations and comparisons below…
6 Financial Literacy Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Why Financial Literacy Should Begin at Home Schools can introduce children to financial concepts, but practical financial wisdom is not learned from textbooks alone. Knowing…
Raising More Than a Child is Against Your Dream of Retiring Rich
Why the Cost of Raising a Child Matters to Your Retirement Who doesn’t love children? Watching them play, listening to their questions, and seeing the…
