by heeshma | Jun 11, 2013 | Basics, Expenses, Financial Planning
Surprisingly yes! In a recent research conducted by Visa, India was ranked 23 out of the 28 countries surveyed on the financial literacy platform. And it is even more alarming to see that women and youth are struggling financially. Why are we ranked so low? Here are...
by heeshma | Jun 4, 2013 | Expenses, Experiences, Life
The rains are here. And so are long weekends with various festivities arising in the near future. For those of us who need a break from the crazy city life, now seems the best time to pack up and go to some place serene. For Mumbaikars like me, we find it best to run...
by heeshma | May 28, 2013 | Expenses, Goals, Values
When the new iPhone released recently, a few of my friends had eagerly gone down to the store to pick up the new gadget. And another few went on to say that probably Apple would launch a new version within a few months and it should be worth the wait. Whether it’s an...
by heeshma | May 21, 2013 | Investments, Money
At some point of time during investments, we would have heard the terms “bull market” and “bear market.” How well aware are you of these terms? The bull market is identified as that market in which there is a rise in prices in the securities market whereas the bear...
by heeshma | May 14, 2013 | Income, Money
It’s the first week of the month and you are excited about the pay check you have just received. And then it strikes to you – the burden of all the monthly expenditures that have to be met. Checks are paid. And finally, there isn’t much left. You are...