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The Lay-off Diary 4
Lay-off Diary · BeforeI Saw My Layoff Coming a Year Before It HappenedWhat I did in the years before losing my job after 15+ years in IT, and a checklist you can start on today.Lay-off Diary · The first weeksLost Your Job? Your Two Priorities for the First Few WeeksFind the next income source fast, and make your emergency fund last. How I approached both.Lay-off Diary · Filling the dayThe 9-Hour Hole Nobody Warns You About After a LayoffThe first weeks are busy. Then the days go empty. Here's the daily schedule that kept me on track.Lay-off Diary · LoansHow to Manage Loans When Your Salary StopsGood loans, bad loans, the snowball and avalanche methods, and where to find money to repay without touching retirement savings.
Insurance 8
Dec 2023Bajaj Allianz E-Touch Term Insurance Plan 2023 ReviewIn this article, I will explain you the features and details of Bajaj Allianz Life E-Touch Term Insurance plan.Sep 2022LIC Term Insurance Plan - LIC Tech-Term Plan 854 Explainedin this article, I will tell you everything you need to know about one of the best LIC Term Insurance Plan - LIC Tech-Term Plan 854 - its features,…Mar 2022Why Claim Settlement Is Not The Right Way To Buy Term InsuranceBuying Term Insurance on the basis of Claim Settlement Ratio is wrong. In this article, I will explain why Claim Settlement Ratio is not the right way to…Nov 2021Things To Remember While Porting Health InsuranceThis blog focuses on few important things which you should remember while porting your Health Insurance policy.Nov 2021How to Port Health Insurance PolicyEverything you need to know about Porting - How to Port, When to Port, Why to Port, Things to remember while Porting etcMay 20217 Must Have Insurance in 2021With market being flooded with an insurance policy for everything, it is easy to get confused about which one to buy and which one to avoid. In this…Sep 2020Why NOT to rely on Office/Personal Health Insurance for Covid-19Find out why NOT to rely on Office/Personal Health Insurance for Covid-19 and all about Corona Kavach & Corona Rakshak policy. Bonus tips to save money…Dec 201913 Things to know before buying Term InsuranceThis article will detail various things you should know while buying Term Insurance. We will clear few misconceptions about Term Insurance and also list the…
Retirement & wills 4
May 2022Guide To Annuity & NPS Pension CalculatorUnderstand what Annuities are, advantages of Annuity, types of Annuity, returns expected from Annuity, how to select the right Annuity and NPS Annuity…Jun 202125 things to remember while writing a WillWriting a Will seems so complicated. This article will focus on 25 things to remember while writing a Will.May 2021How to make a Will for Free in IndiaThis article explains how to make a will for free in India.Nov 2020Is 1 Crore retirement corpus enough?In this blog, we will find out if 1 Crore is enough for retirement? If not, what corpus should one have before even thinking of retirement. And where to…
Investing 16
Aug 2022Various Class of Assets To Diversify Your PortfolioIn this article, I will explain you the different class of asset in which you can diversify your portfolio in IndiMay 2022How to Do NPS Contribution Via Online PaymentDetails the various ways for NPS Contribution via Online Payment like Cards, Banking, UPI, SIP etcApr 202212 Things You Should Know Before Investing In Mutual FundIt is important to have right knowledge to maximize the gains. In this article, I will explain 12 Things You Should Know Before Investing In Mutual Fund.Apr 2022Tax Benefit On NPSIn this article, I will detail the different Tax Benefit On NPS which you can enjoy.Mar 20229 Things You Did Not Know About NPSin this article, I will tell you about 7 things you did not know about NPS.Dec 202110 Things To Know Before Investing in StocksIf you are looking for share market tips for beginners, then look no further. We will discuss 10 things to know before investing in stocksSep 20215 Secrets of Compound InterestIn this article, I list 5 secrets of Compound Interest using which you can make a difference of few crores in the CorpusAug 2021Better Alternative to Gold Loan or Personal LoanFind out why and how you should use SGB instead of Gold as collateral to get a loanJul 202110 Reasons to buy SGB (Sovereign Gold Bond)New tranche of SGB are now open for suscription. In this article, I list 10 Reasons to buy SGB (Sovereign Gold Bond).Jul 2021Sovereign Gold Bond Returns CalculatorIf you are searching for Sovereign Gold Bond Returns Calculator, look no further. In this article, I will share a calculator which will not only give you…Jun 20217 ways to beat inflationThis article lists 7 ways to beat inflation and grow your money.Apr 2021Investment Options for different types of Investors in IndiaThis article details Investment Options for different types of Investors in IndiaApr 2021How PPF Interest is CalculatedIn this article, I will detail few key things you should know about PPF – What are the PPF interest rates for 2021, How PPF interest is calculated, How to…Dec 2020How I benefitted from growing markets and made moneyIn this article, I will focus on how I benefitted from growing markets and made money. I will explain what I did over the last few months, how much money I…Jul 2020Rent vs Buy a house - Which is better?Rent vs Buying a house is a dilemma we all have faced in our life. In this blog, I will try to resolve this dilemma by analyzing the case from both the…Mar 2020How to benefit from Falling markets and make moneyIn this blog, I will mention how to benefit from falling markets and make money to buy Macbook at the cost of Windows laptop
Taxes 6
Jun 202213 Documents Required For Income Tax Return Filing - FY2021-22 / AY 2022-23In this article, I will tell you the 13 documents required for Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing. If you have these documents, your Income Tax Filing for…Feb 2022Things To Remember While Doing Tax HarvestingIn my earlier blog, I explained the concept of What Is Tax Harvesting and How To Do It . This article will detail on few of the things you should remember…Feb 2022Tax Harvesting - Smart way to reduce taxesEveryone wants to save tax. And one smart way to save taxes on profits from Stocks and Mutual Funds is via Tax Harvesting. In this article, I will explain…Dec 2021Avoid These Common Mistakes In Filing Income Tax ReturnsIn this blog, we will discuss few common mistakes which should be avoided while filing Income Tax Returns.Oct 2021Why It Is The Best Time To Do Tax HarvestingIn this article, I will explain why it is the best time to do Tax Harvesting and safeguard ourselves from market uncertaintiesSep 2021How To Download Capital Gain Statement From Zerodha and ICICIDirectIn this article, I have explained the process on How To Download Capital Gain Statement From Zerodha and ICICIDirect.
Credit cards 4
Mar 2026Amex Platinum Travel Credit Card Devaluation: Why I’m Still (Reluctantly) Keeping ItFind out why I am still continuing with Amex Platinum Travel Credit Card even after its devaluationMay 2025The Ultimate Credit Card Hack: How I Get Free Flights and 5-Star Hotel Stays Every YearBefore diving into the details, here's what you need to know: I've developed a system that gets me 6-7 free domestic flights and luxury hotel stays worth…Dec 2022Save Money on International Hotel Bookings - Dec 2022Save money on international hotel bookings by using the discount coupons listed here.Mar 202121 Tips on how to use Credit Cards to maximize their potentialCredit cards are like a double-edged sword. If used properly, they will give you plenty of benefits. But if misused, you will end up with lots of trouble…
Saving & income 8
Feb 2023Hidden Truth About No Cost EMI | Hidden Charges On No Cost EMIA lot of us think that with No Cost EMI, we wouldn’t have to pay any interest or extra charges at all - but that is far from truth. In this post, I will…Jan 2022Personal Finance Calendar - Money Moves To Improve Personal FinanceIn this article, I have published a Personal Finance Calendar to help streamline important aspects of personal finance month-wise. This way, you will never…Oct 2021Financial Tips For 30sIn this article, I will share few Financial Tips for those in their 30's.Mar 202110 Ways to Save Money From Your Salary in IndiaMany people find it hard to save money after receiving their monthly salary. We compiled top 10 ways to save money from your salary in India.Aug 2020Financial Freedom Education Series - Alternate Sources of IncomeFinancial Freedom is everyone's goal. We help you achieve desired goals with practical advice and experienced guides.Jul 202011 New Ways to Earn Extra Income even with a Full-Time JobThis article will introduce you to 11 new ways to earn passive income. They can be done during weekend / part-time and will not impact your regular jobs.Apr 2020Financial Booklet everyone should haveThis blog helps capture the financial details in a financial booklet so that your loved ones know about your financial condition after your deathNov 201917 Simple ways to save money (over 1 Lakh rupees per year)This article will help you buy your next fancy gadget or free International holiday with small changes in lifestyle