Many people who are born in the 1920s, 30s, 40s….and are now in the twilight of their lives, have lived frugally. As these are the people who saw the British Raj, the second world war, rations, as well as the 97% Income Tax..they treat every bit of money as precious. Not to say that money […]

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Sorry for the language but let us look at this family in the USA. It could well be India after a few years, not commenting on it though. Grandfather is aged about 95 had the following: 1. A great job (he was a supervisor in Gen Motors and retired in 1980), 2. Has an indexed […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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