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FOMO, money and the cost of following the herd

New Delhi, July 4 -- Several behavioural economists have argued that market bubbles and crashes are often amplified by herd behaviour. While the sectors and themes may change every year, the tendency ... और पढ़ें


The cost of buying anything and everything that's sold as a great investment pick

New Delhi, June 27 -- You walk into a bank to get a home loan for your dream house, but you walk out with something you never asked for: an insurance policy bundled into your loan because the bank off... और पढ़ें


Large-caps are back in favour. Here's why investors should pay attention

New Delhi, June 20 -- For investors whose market experience began with the post-pandemic rally, the idea of waiting patiently for long-term returns may seem counterintuitive. After enjoying bumper gai... और पढ़ें


Mint Money Compass: When Mangoes become investments and loans become traps

New Delhi, June 13 -- Organic farmers' markets, now commonplace across metros and large cities, were still nascent when I first encountered one more than a decade ago while living in Chennai. Amid ma... और पढ़ें


From small-cap fever to global diversification

New Delhi, June 6 -- When you write about personal finance, friends generally tend to cozy up and ask questions around their investments. In most cases, investments are never part of a thought-through... और पढ़ें


The hidden financial risks Indian households can no longer ignore

New Delhi, May 30 -- There is a silent crisis brewing in Indian households: the retirement crisis. India's young demographic may promise a significant economic dividend, but the absence of structured ... और पढ़ें


When the math stops working: from foreign degrees to fuel costs

New Delhi, May 23 -- For as long as I can remember, studying abroad has been the ultimate middle-class aspiration in India. One of the earliest books that captured this obsession for me was Anurag Mat... और पढ़ें


From cars to investing: navigating choices

New Delhi, May 9 -- Alto is hailed supreme for a reason. It's not just about navigating treacherous mountain roads-the kind you see in countless Instagram reels with bigger cars struggling-but its abi... और पढ़ें


The biggest risk isn't the market. It's your behaviour

New Delhi, May 2 -- Right from the start of my career as a personal finance journalist, I've pushed one idea to anyone willing to listen: invest in mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SI... और पढ़ें


From AI job losses to EMI stress, emergency buffers matter more than ever

New Delhi, April 25 -- A friend who recently joined the founding team of a digital-first non-banking financial company (NBFC) told me how his hiring strategy changed once he began using AI proactively... और पढ़ें