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Consumer RightsExpense AccountFinancial LiteracyMoney BoxPersonal FinanceUncategorizedMarch 18, 2020by Monika Halan0Opinion | You can trust the banks but not the bankers
AT1 bonds were sold by bonus-seeking RMs of Yes Bank to FD holders and zero risk investors. This is mis-selling and fraud.
Expense AccountInvestmentsLet's Talk MoneyUncategorizedMarch 10, 2020by Monika Halan0Opinion | When private bank owners ape the politician, you get a case like Yes Bank
The banks have been used by the political system to fund elections and themselves. When private owners begin to mimic them, you get a YesBank blowup.
UncategorizedMarch 8, 2020by Monika Halan0India’s RDR opens door to new generation of female investors
In which I get quoted… However, Monika Halan, certified financial planner, consulting editor at Mint and author of financial advice book Let’s Talk Money, says that despite this, financial decision-making is still often left to male family members. ‘That crucial difference between saving and investing is really the key to female empowerment,’ Halan (pictured)...
UncategorizedNovember 29, 2019by Monika Halan0My own money journey!
In which ex-colleague and friend @LisaPBarbora manages to get my deep dark secrets about my own money on her start-up venture Money Puzzle! https://moneypuzzle.in/video-series/my-friend-money-with-monika-halan-mint/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niDyo8rLBrk#action=share
Expense AccountUncategorizedNovember 20, 2019by Monika Halan0Opinion | The solution to JNU fee hike issue: Let’s get rich to pay for the poor
Why not sell the JNU land to the highest bidders and relocate the institution to a cheaper area. Since students are unwilling to move from Rs 10 a month rent, taxpyers are saying: enough!
Behavioral EconomicsExpense AccountLet's Talk MoneyMintMoneyMoney BoxUncategorizedSeptember 21, 2019by Monika Halan2Opinion | The FM should extend the tax nudge to personal income tax too
Personal income tax in India needs a reset push. Lower tax slabs, lower rates and middle India will let go of their exemptions and deductions.
Narendra ModiPersonal FinanceUncategorizedAugust 7, 2019by Monika Halan0Opinion | Data is already currency, now you may be able to use own data
India is the first country in the world to attempt going beyond protection, empowering citizens with their own data.
UncategorizedJuly 30, 2019by Monika Halan0Plenty of headwinds in way of $5 tn GDP goal. Will govt act quickly enough?
With economic variables looking weak, GDP growth rate is likely to be lower at 6.5% in FY20 Given the economic growth numbers, the revenue estimates made by the budget seemed optimistic while there was no clarity on how some of the expenditures would be funded
Narendra ModiPersonal FinanceUncategorizedJuly 30, 2019by Monika Halan0Opinion: Govt needs to spell out the new rules of the game for industry, economy
The rule book for business has changed but the government is yet to communicate what the new rulebook says.