The year 2024 is likely to see a continuation of the trend of volatility, uncertainty, confusion and ambiguity — the VUCA world seems to be here to stay. General elections in two of the world’s largest democracies, India and the United States (US), two ongoing wars, a global financial sector that some say is teetering on the edge of another giant meltdown, and recession in many parts of the developed world are the opening cards that 2024 begins with. To navigate this extreme uncertainty ahead, you need the safety belt of some basic money rules.