The first question most people ask when they hear someone got a new job offer is, how much is the package? While salary is the most important, there are other factors you might not immediately consider – benefits and potential financial consequences of leaving your present employer. These job transitions…
Here is the transcript if you would like to read instead: Jaya: Welcome back to Kairos, a podcast on financial planning where we talk about doing the right thing at the right time. We have Susithra joining us in today’s conversation. Hi Susithra! In our September podcast we discussed the…
DINK is an acronym for “Dual income and No Kids “couple or family. As more and more millennials and gen-xers grow up, they are deciding to wait on having kids or not have any kids at all. This is in stark contrast to Prior Generations where people would have kids in…
Here is the transcript if you would like to read it instead: Jaya: Welcome back to Kairos, a podcast on financial planning where we talk about doing the right thing at the right time. Hi Susithra. Susithra: Hi Jaya and hello to everyone who’s listening in. Independence Day is around…
We live in an era where women earn well and are independent. But still, a lot of women hesitate to take investment decisions, either because of a lack of experience or knowledge. Women generally do not actively participate in the investment decisions taken in a family. In how many of…
This is in continuation of our previous blog. In this blog, we will be covering the following aspects: Health Insurance in UAE Pension scheme for Expatriates The Retire in Dubai Scheme Investment Options Health Insurance in UAE As healthcare coverage is mandatory in the UAE, one will need to know…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the most popular jurisdictions worldwide for residency as there are no income taxes, property taxes, capital gains taxes on individuals and there is a relatively stable political system. This blog is dedicated to NRIs who are currently in the UAE.…
Sheetal and Pavan celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary last month, but something has been weighing on their mind. They looked back nostalgically at the life they had built over three decades. That transition from a newly married couple to a young family was challenging. Both of them juggled careers, family,…
Akash Natarajan and Ananya Viswanathan, a young power couple in their mid-thirties. Akash’s days are consumed by performing heart surgeries in the operation theatre. Meanwhile, Ananya spends her time preparing arguments for her legal cases. Their careers are taking off and while they’ve already tasted success, they know the best…
Before you begin reading this blog, spend a minute to list down your assets. Think about all the things you own and what they are worth – your house, your car, the stocks in your Demat account, etc. How far down in this list would you put your life and…
As a doctor, Smriti was constantly juggling emergency cases, webinars, and patients’ concerns. But that didn’t prevent her from planning her life with surgical precision. Smriti prided herself in being organised and on top of things. Her house was always in order, she never spent time looking for things, and…
Gone are the days where men were sole breadwinners and financial decision-makers. Today, gender-based financial are roles are breaking and couples are choosing a more collaborative approach towards designing their financial futures. For couples to succeed in life and money, we’ve identified three things they need to: Communicating Openly Money…