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 7, 2013 | Abundance, Expenses, Goals
For many of us who have just been launched into the working lives immediately after graduation, answering to societal pressure is not what we look forward to. Does spending a lot of money bring in more happiness? Is bragging about a large swanky place in the city...
by heeshma | May 1, 2013 | Basics, Expenses, Money
What is inflation? Inflation is the rate at which the prices of goods and services are rising. Purchasing power is lower. When inflation is higher, the currency will buy a smaller amount of the goods or services. Factors contributing to inflation High demand:...