Author Archives: Ranjan

Drink Your Glass Of Water; Put It Down!

Welcome back! Join me on this journey to improving our financial IQ and sharing what we know. Updates at RSS feed or Email. And spread the word please Thank You! Coming Soon! A “Financial Health Check & Planning Workshop”. Stay … Continue reading

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Why I Have A Problem With Authority

This post is about my defense for being “negative” and an “outsider”. Yes, I do have a perpetual problem with authority. And my parents would happily stand testimony to the above statement! For new readers, the context is the following … Continue reading

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The Rupee Gets A Symbol Of Its Own

An IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar has given the Indian Rupee a symbol of its own. The rupee will join the elite club of US dollar, British pound-sterling, Euro and Japanese yen to have its own symbol. The symbol will … Continue reading

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Financial Inclusion & Financial Literacy: Intentions & Realities

The newspaper today has stories on financial inclusion and financial literacy. This post is about my thoughts on the noble intentions v/s the hard realities in the areas of financial inclusion and financial literacy. Mumbo Jumbo? Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee … Continue reading

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The Right Questions To Ask

Asking the right question is a great skill. Ask “Why” everytime like a kid, and you’ll be treated like one. Asking the right question means that you have understood the context. More importantly, you can decipher the answer you get. … Continue reading

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