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Why life insurance should be part of your financial freedom plan, not an afterthought

Financial freedom requires more than wealth creation. Learn how life insurance, emergency savings and disciplined SIP investing can protect family finances, support long-term goals and build a stronger financial plan against unexpected life events.

3 min read15 Aug 2026
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Credit Card Debt: How you can break free from high-cost debt and move towards financial freedom, an expert explains

Credit card debt can delay financial freedom through high interest costs. Check and understand practical ways to repay outstanding balances, avoid minimum-payment traps, manage EMIs and build healthier money habits for long-term financial stability.

2 min read15 Aug 2026
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EPF: How regular contributions build long-term wealth and financial freedom: Expert explains

EPF can help salaried employees build long-term wealth through regular contributions and compounding. Expert shares how staying invested, avoiding premature withdrawals and planning can strengthen retirement savings.

2 min read14 Aug 2026
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Beyond early retirement, the real FIRE power of financial independence

While financial independence can be liberating, retiring early may feel hollow if it means withdrawing entirely from work or society without a clear end goal.

11 min read14 Aug 2026
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Cash transfers for women: Do direct benefits really improve household welfare – Experts explain

More than 15 states have unconditional cash transfer schemes for women across India, costing roughly ₹2.68 lakh crores and reaching almost 120 million beneficiaries. These schemes provide regular unconditional monthly payments ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 to support financial independence.

7 min read12 Aug 2026
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Want to build wealth through property? First read these 2 ‘golden rules’ from a financially independent millennial

Cody Berman, author of 'Retire by 30', used house hacking to achieve financial independence by investing in real estate. By renting part of his home, he reduced his housing costs and generated passive income.

3 min read19 Jul 2026
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Canada was too expensive! A couple quit 9-to-5, sold their home to move to Japan: The FIRE strategy behind it

Seeking a better work-life balance, the Pon family turned to the FIRE movement. They moved from high-cost Canada to Thailand and then Japan, focusing on family time and financial flexibility.

4 min read20 Jun 2026
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Why many people fail at retirement planning: 5 mistakes to watch out for

A small mistake today can weaken your finances in the future. Avoid common retirement planning mistakes, tackle inflation, diversify investments and build a stronger retirement corpus for long-term financial security.

3 min read11 Jun 2026
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From HENRY to HARRY: how high earners can escape the lifestyle trap and build real wealth

High salaries don't guarantee financial independence. Here’s how time-poor professionals can escape the cycle of heavy EMIs and lifestyle inflation to secure long-term assets.

2 min read1 Jun 2026
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Women investors drive 35% of mutual fund inflows in FY26 with ₹11 trillion AUM, says CAMS report

Women investors manage ₹11.3 trillion in AUM across mutual funds. This accounts for 35% of total inflows, indicating a shift towards long-term investing and diversified strategies in India's mutual fund industry. Details are here.

2 min read19 May 2026