It is perhaps the worst nightmare for a living man. Mr. Ghanshyam Rangnekar a billionaire (he was living in a house, he owns another big flat and the sales proceeds of a 3rd flat is lying in his account) is in a coma with nobody to look after him. He is in coma, has nobody […]
Are you in Denial mode regarding your retirement financial needs? I cannot comment for every one, but too many people I meet are in denial about their financial needs for retirement. Most of us do not want to accept that we will buy 3-4 washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, maybe about 2-5 cars, at least […]
There are many people I know who are contemplating retirement 5-15 years before they HAVE to retire. When I ask them WHY do they want to retire, these are the normal answers that I get: 1. Have enough money. However there are a few people who say they have ‘enough’. Then I calculate how much […]
Recently Mr. Sunil M Gavaskar celebrated his 60th birthday. Nothing great about it. His parents were around to bless him – this is a new phenomenon. Many people who are celebrating their 60th birthday are celebrating it with their parents around them. Many of these parents are pushing 80 – some are close to 90 […]
Retirement Financial Planner: Retiring early is a great thing to aim for. Client reaction: Retiring early is a problem. Retiring at 52 will mean 45 years at home. This for my wife will mean more husband and less income! I have no hobbies, what do I do? Americans at least need to develop some hobbies […]
It is stunning how being a senior citizen is made difficult – in India as much as in US of A. One senior citizen who is hard of hearing (age 83) was approached by a very nice man who said “You seem to be hard of hearing, I can take you to a person who […]
This is not a debate on whether you will live long or not live long. It is simple and easier to assume that you will live long – pretty long if you ask me. If your grand parents are pushing 85, your father is in his 2nd innings, but still holding a job at the […]