Living it up – frugally
“Frugal” need not necessarily mean cheap or having to skimp on the little luxuries of life. All it means is that we live with some financial discipline and have the ability to maximise the return on every rupee we spend.
Are India’s millennials money-savvy?
We might be spending like there's no tomorrow, but we're also saving like it isn't too far away. Confused? Millennials are full of contradictions when it comes to financial planning, but the solutions to most of our money issues are
Should you buy a second-hand car?
While there’s no hard-n-fast rule to a choice like this, buying any car needs a lot of well-researched information. Try asking yourself the following questions before you choose to buy a car (new or previously owned), and hopefully, you’ll have
4 ways to be fashionable on a budget
“Nothing to wear for the tonight, again! That cool dress which I saw today, wish I could buy that. But
Saving for a rainy day
Contrary to the advice of financial experts, I like to keep a certain amount of money in my bank account. It gives me a warm feeling to see my bank balance every time I log on. And when my husband
7 Easy Ways to Save Taxes
Take charge of your investments and go income-tax free! (Well almost) The new financial year is here, and along with it, the perfect time to plan your finances and tax-saving options. So, before you start spending for the upcoming summer, here’s
Is buying a house a better idea or is renting more cost-effective?
Did you know that single women make up 9% of home buyers in India? Or that 60% of women home buyers are below 40 years of age. Likely the most interesting statistic is that for 70% of women, real estate
Are you sacrificing your social life to save more?
Smart spending is another way of saving up. Here’s how. As working women, we face a lot of financial obstructions when we start earning. And even after years of experience, the financials don’t really tend to fall in place. Saving those
4 things you need to check before choosing maternity insurance
Who says the best things in life are free? Even the joy of motherhood today comes with a price tag. There are so many expenses to consider - antenatal doctor visits, diagnostics, the delivery itself. Then, you may want the
How talking about money can help women be financially independent
Work, marriage, kids, men-is there anything that we women don't discuss with our girl gang or BFF? Turns out there is: the big M-money. Find out why women don't talk seriously about money and how changing this is the crucial