Has digital media. mobile technology and web apps like Facebook/Google changed the way you behave? Do you agree that much like human persuaders, persuasive technologies can bring about positive changes in many domains, including health, business, safety, and education. Stanford…
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How to Change Behavior: Stanford Tech Lab
Posted in Financial Behaviour, Presentations
Want To Learn, But Not To Be Taught
As I traveled across scenic Raigad, talking to students about personal finance and investing, I am constantly reminded of my favourite quote: I want to learn, but I don’t want to be taught Learning and Teaching is intertwined but we…
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Posted in Presentations, Workshop
Hare & Tortoise Story on Investing
Presenting a new series where I articulate personal finance concepts through stories, infographics and images. Here’s one on asset allocation. Would be waiting for your feedback and comments. If you want to download the pdf version, here’s the tortoise&hare link…
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Posted in Infographics, Presentations
My Interview at MyIris
MyIris people are kind enough to recognize me as a personal finance evangelist and sent me a few interview questions. They have posted the interview here While I grapple with how best to communicate the dry topics of personal finance,…
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Posted in Presentations
Retirement Planning: How to Do It Yourself!
Deepak Shenoy has a lucid explanation of an Insurer’s Pension Plan and how it compares with a simple low cost ETF. Deepak explains how despite assuming a lower rate of return (9% instead of the 10% assumed by the Insurer),…
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Search Story on Personal Finance
Google/Youtube has a video creation tool which lets you make a video of your google searches. Make your own search video Good to see this blog and my other web real estate feature prominently on the following Youtube video on…
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Posted in Miscellaneous, Presentations
How To Make A Good Portfolio?
Everyone wants a super cool portfolio. (Somehow I’m reminded of the proverb: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride) Thre is a thought process to achieve a good and strong portfolio or atleast to get you started on the journey.…
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