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Practical personal finance for Indian investors — calculators, mutual funds, tax, investing and retirement.

Plain English articles on investing, tax, retirement and building wealth in India.

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Finance Basics
Why Your Savings Rate Matters More Than Investment Returns
The single most powerful variable in wealth creation is not returns — it is how much you save.
March 2026 · 5 min read
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Mutual Funds
Step Up SIP: How Rs10,000/month Becomes Rs3 Crore
Increasing your SIP by 10% every year has an outsized impact most investors never calculate.
March 2026 · 4 min read
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Tax Planning
Old vs New Tax Regime 2025-26 — Which Should You Pick?
The answer depends entirely on your deductions. Here is how to calculate it in 30 seconds.
February 2026 · 6 min read
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IPO
IPO Investing: What to Check Before You Apply
Five things every retail investor should check before applying for any IPO.
February 2026 · 5 min read
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Retirement
The 4% Rule — Does It Work in India?
The cornerstone of FIRE planning — and how to adapt it for Indian inflation and returns.
January 2026 · 7 min read
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Finance Basics
Emergency Fund 101: How Much is Actually Enough?
The standard advice is 3-6 months. Here is exactly how much you actually need.
January 2026 · 4 min read
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