Susithra Sridharan

save money without cutting expenses

The budgeting trick that helped me save money without cutting expenses

Technology has made it easier for us to spend – a tap, a swipe, an UPI scan – and the money disappears. There is no friction. Digital payments make us spend more because we don’t feel the loss the way we do when handing over cash. That’s why many money experts swear by cash-only budgets. […]

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Should You Invest in Children-Specific Mutual Funds for Education?

Should You Invest in Children-Specific Mutual Funds for Education Goals?

In my last post, I wrote about a common FOMO every parent feels—Will my child lose out in life if they don’t get a premium education?  Foreign education or not, one thing is certain—you must start investing for your child’s education early. It’s a long-term goal, and the earlier you start, the better. Now, the

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Should you invest in PPF for retirement

Is PPF Still Worth It in 2025? Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way

One of my early investments turned out to be a mistake—and it cost me nearly ₹10 lakhs. With falling interest rates, a 15-year lock-in, annual compounding, and no liquidity, this investment hasn’t aged well. In hindsight, it wasn’t the best choice. In this post, I’ll walk you through what the instrument was, why I chose

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