Personal Finance

Despite having knowledge and experience in the financial services industry, and even after having started early, a few years ago I found myself behaving irresponsibly when it came to managing my own finances.  As life caught up with me, in my late 20s – as a working new mom, managing a young child, and the […]

When I launched Womoneysta, a personal financial literacy platform exclusively for women, many of my friends asked me – “why discriminate on gender? Money is gender-neutral.” While it is true that investment products per se aren’t biased to one gender against the other, the approach & inclusion of women in the financial world is far

There are very few times in life that gave the sense of pride and satisfaction as our first ever paycheque. At that moment, it feels like everything is possible. We can achieve all our dreams. We are finally independent.   While surely many of us already have a list in place for what to do with

One of the first financial investments which is a must-have by every woman is to get her and her family’s health insurance in order. Given that medical costs increase by 10% every year, a health insurance plan is no longer avoidable.   But it is no easy task to choose the right policy. If you feel

Here is a picture of my daughter’s weekend goals: Yes, you read that right – learn about Money. Ok, while she is basically referring to her curriculum (basics of currency, notes & coins), I took it as an(other) opportunity to engage with her on a few basic personal finance concepts.  Now she is only 6

4 Life-Changing Money Lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad There are a few books that leave an ever-lasting impact on our minds – I would even go as far as admitting, that they could alter the course of our lives. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is one of those gems which I first