Financial Literacy
Why Every Child Should Learn About Money Before Their First Salary
At a Glance: Before the First Salary Your first salary is not the beginning of your financial life. The money habits you develop before it…
August 2026
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Financial Literacy
I Was 16 When My Father Introduced Me to the Stock Market. Here’s What I Learned.
At a Glance: A Very Different Money World My first exposure to shares came at 16, thanks to my father. It was a very different…
Life, Purpose & Work
What Does Retirement Mean? Lessons on Purpose, Time and Letting Go
By Monica Gill Retirement is often described as a financial milestone: the day you stop working, start drawing a pension and begin living off what…
Elder Financial Protection
Protecting Seniors From Financial Abuse: Warning Signs Everyone Should Know
Money is rarely an easy subject within a family. As parents grow older, financial responsibilities can sometimes shift naturally. Someone may help with online…
Family & Generations
When “Chitthi Aayi Hai” Meets WhatsApp: When Your Children Are Close, But Feel Far Away
In 1986, when Pankaj Udhas sang Anand Bakshi's poignant lyrics “Chitthi Aayi Hai” in the film Naam, it resonated deeply across millions of Indian…
Insurance
Health Insurance After 60: What Seniors Should Check Before Buying or Renewing
Health insurance after 60 is no longer just another annual expense. It can determine how much of your retirement savings goes towards healthcare—and how much…
Life, Purpose & Work
Finding Purpose in Retirement: Exploring New Meaning Beyond Work
By Monica Gill Quick Takeaway: Retirement may end a career, but it does not have to end purpose. The years after work can…
Retirement
When Her Money Is Everyone’s Money: What Happens to an Indian Woman When She Retires?
Quick Takeaway: For many Indian women, earning money and owning financial independence are not always the same thing. A salary may help educate children, support…
Health & Longevity
How to Reduce Medicine Costs in Retirement: Generics, Jan Aushadhi & Online Pharmacies
Quick Takeaway How can retirees reduce medicine costs safely? Start by asking your doctor whether a suitable generic version is available, compare the prescribed medicine's…
Independent Living
Ageing Independently in India: How Parents Can Thrive When Children Live Abroad
Quick answer: Can you manage loneliness without moving in with your children? Yes. Managing loneliness without moving in with children is possible when older parents…