New Delhi, April 30 -- Most of us move through our days submerged in routines, juggling everyday responsibilities. Every now and then, we come up for air, a brief pause to disconnect and reset. But that's getting harder.

Even these moments are now crowded with conversations about war, fragile markets and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. The anxiety lingers, spilling into conversations with people dealing with layoffs or market losses.

You can't control the noise. But dwelling on it only adds to the stress, especially if you're not taking steps to protect your finances.

To help you tighten your financial seatbelt, Mint Money spoke to experts and asked five pointed questions:

Gajendra Kothari, co-founder, Etica Wea...