Recently, I caught up with an old friend from South Africa but now living in Australia. At 60, he’s brimming with joy about my early retirement and the freedom it affords. But his own retirement plans? Pushed back another five years. The reason? Saving for his daughters’ wedding. This struck a chord deeper than ever….
Awareness
Cracking the Early Retirement Code: Beyond Fixed Deposits with Bonds
Congratulations! You’ve achieved the early retirement dream. Now comes the crucial part – building a reliable income stream that stretches your nest egg as far as possible. While fixed deposits and post office schemes offer comfort, they might not provide the returns you need on a limited corpus. There’s a hero waiting to be discovered:…
The Money Machine: When Enough is Enough
We’re all conditioned from a young age: go to school, get a good job, make lots of money. It’s the mantra drilled into us, the path to success. But what happens when you reach “lots of money”? Do you just keep going, trapped in the hamster wheel of earning? This relentless pursuit often neglects a…
WhatsApp Woes: When Family Chats Turn Toxic
Remember when WhatsApp was just a way to stay in touch with friends? Now, it’s become a breeding ground for misinformation, especially affecting our most vulnerable: our parents and the older generation. My parents, bless their hearts, are living proof. They’re 82 and 77, and WhatsApp groups are their new social clubs. The problem? They…



