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India’s new retirement crisis: Why higher salaries no longer guarantee financial freedom

If the salary stopped tomorrow, not because of a job loss, but by choice, how long could we actually live the life we're living today?

4 min read9 Jun 2026
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‘ ₹34 LPA, no EMIs, yet afraid of layoffs’: Pune IT professional's experience sparks debate over job security

A viral post on X about an IT professional earning ₹34 lakh annually but fearing job loss has ignited a wider conversation around financial security, layoffs and the pressures faced by employees in India's technology sector.

2 min read4 Jun 2026
Money

UPI security, LPG price revision, PAN rules: Key financial changes effective from June 1

Starting June, significant financial and regulatory changes will affect consumers, including updated UPI security measures, revised PAN compliance, and increased LPG cylinder prices. Full list here.

3 min read1 Jun 2026
Money

EPFO: Want to file a grievance with the retirement fund body? Here's a stepwise guide for EPF members

Employees Provident Fund: Here's how EPF subscribers can file a grievance or complaint with EPFO, the retirement fund body. We take you through the step-by-step process and social media alternatives.

3 min read25 May 2026
Money

SIP can help you build a ₹1 crore education corpus for your child through early compounding — here’s how

SIP investing for your child’s education can build a ₹1 crore corpus through the power of early compounding. Starting an SIP early reduces the monthly burden and ensures long‑term financial security for your child.

2 min read25 May 2026
Money

Higher NPS returns for pensioners: PFRDA sets up panel to consider adding different asset classes — Here's all we know

Higher NPS returns: The PFRDA has sets up a panel to explore adding more asset classes to the national pension scheme to improve returns for pensioners, according to Chairman S Ramann. Here's all we know

3 min read24 May 2026
News

Ogden Nash Quote of the Day: Why we work to buy freedom from work

Ogden Nash, born Frederic Ogden Nash in Rye, New York, in 1902, became one of America’s best-known writers of light verse.

4 min read18 May 2026
Money

Savings of ₹50 lakh? How inflation and lifestyle determine if your money lasts or runs out

A big reality check on ₹50 lakh in savings in India shows how inflation, lifestyle expenses, and location determine how long the corpus lasts and whether it builds long-term financial security.

4 min read22 Apr 2026
Money

Kaun Banega Crorepati: But ₹1 crore in 2046 won’t be enough — plan for inflation‑proof retirement. Here's how

Inflation can significantly erode the value of retirement savings, as ₹1 crore in 2046 loses purchasing power, highlighting the need for a larger corpus, disciplined investing and inflation-adjusted long-term financial planning.

4 min read22 Apr 2026
Money

‘Wealth isn’t built from leftovers’: CA explains why ₹1.2 lakh monthly salary may still leave you with no savings

A LinkedIn post by a CA discusses how high income does not guarantee wealth, citing lifestyle inflation as a key issue. Many earners struggle to save due to rising expenses, emphasising the need for better financial planning. Details here.

2 min read18 Apr 2026