The demonetization elephant has to work itself through the phyton. Too early to say it has failed.
Markets rose after falling sharply a day after demonitisation. What's going on?
We've paid the price for being honest. Been laughed at by the dishonest. Overnight, we're the ones laughing.
Expense AccountInvestmentsMintUncategorizedNovember 8, 2016by Monika Halan0As cash comes a cropper, confusion and chaos on the cards
Prime Minsiter Modi attacks black money by demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. Don't panic.
MoneyPersonal FinanceNovember 5, 2016by Monika Halan0Those stinky rich people
Middle class angst against the super rich is rooted in sour grapes. The key is happiness - does money buy it?
What does money buy? The luxury of choices. The drivers of human behaviour have not changed for over 40,000 years.
Expense AccountInvestmentsMutual FundsPersonal FinanceOctober 25, 2016by Monika Halan0It takes decades to build a profession
Few people know that it took decades to turn a medical practice into a profession in the US. Financial planners and advisers will take at least 10 more years to get there.
Consumer RightsInvestmentsMoney BoxPersonal FinanceOctober 18, 2016by Monika Halan0Loans (and more) that ride on your digital exhaust
What does your digital exhaust tell about you? Enough that it is now a marketable commodity. Who controls it? Not you yet. But giving access to firms could get you loans.
Expense AccountFinancial LiteracyInvestmentsMutual FundsPersonal FinanceOctober 11, 2016by Monika Halan1Sebi says distributors cannot advise
Good guys suffer due to the bad guys. Sebi tightens IFA rules because some agents advise without being responsible.
UncategorizedOctober 4, 2016by Monika Halan0Mediclaim malfunction maladies
Hospitals charge different rates for same surgery. The symptom of a deeper illness of Indian healthcare.