Money Guides & Articles

Practical, India-specific reads on SIPs, tax, EMIs and retirement — updated regularly.

Each guide answers one money question with worked examples in rupees and links to a calculator so you can run your own numbers. Read how we write and check our guides.

Evergreen guides

Evergreen guide
Old vs New Tax Regime (FY 2026-27)
Full slab comparison and how to work out which regime leaves you with more take-home pay.
Evergreen guide
SIP vs PPF vs ELSS vs NPS
Returns, lock-in periods and tax treatment of India's most popular long-term options, side by side.
Evergreen guide
Wedding Cost in India
Realistic wedding budgets by city tier, and how to plan and save for one without debt.

Latest articles

2026-09-20
NPS vs EPF vs PPF
Returns, tax treatment and lock-in rules compared, plus which mix suits salaried employees, the self-employed and freelancers.
2026-10-04
Financial Health Checkup
A detailed guide to understanding your financial health score and using a free wealth checkup to identify gaps in your money plan.
2026-10-05
Financial Health Score Guide
Understand what makes a good financial health score in India and discover actionable steps to improve your money wellness score.
2026-10-06
Financial Checkup Guide
Complete guide to running a financial health check for your three biggest long-term goals: retirement, education funding, and home ownership.
2026-10-07
FIRE Calculator India
Calculate your FIRE number and discover how much you need to save for early retirement in India using proven FIRE strategies.
2026-10-08
Cost of Living Calculator
Project your monthly living expenses and estimate what they'll cost 30 years from now with inflation and lifestyle changes built in.
2026-10-09
Education Cost Calculator
Learn how to use an education cost calculator to plan and save for your child's school and college expenses in India.
2026-10-10
Budget 2026 Tax Changes
Complete guide to Budget 2026 income tax changes, new slabs, deductions, and what salaried employees need to plan for from April 2026.
2026-10-11
Crorepati by 40
Find out exactly how much you need to invest monthly via SIP to accumulate ₹1 crore by the time you turn 40.
2026-10-12
Prepayment vs SIP
Compare the guaranteed savings from home loan prepayment against potential SIP returns to decide where your surplus money works harder.