by Raafia Dabir | Jun 5, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
Did you think that having ample money is an assurance of a good, prosperous life? Mr. and Mrs. Malhotra family (name changed) live in an upmarket housing society in South Mumbai. Most people would see them to be truly blessed, prosperous and would want to be in their...
by Raafia Dabir | May 29, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
“Knock, Knock!” “Who’s there?” “Mr Money!” “Wait a minute. I am coming.” (Door opens after some time) “Where are you, Mr Money?” “Gone…you took too long!” If you had a conversation...
by Raafia Dabir | May 29, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
The next time you walk down the street, ignore the sound of traffic and look around — you will hear money talk. And the sound will be deafening. Yes, wealth has a language too. Spend, invest … loosen your purse strings Look at the billboards, newspapers,...
by Raafia Dabir | May 22, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
“All within budgets… finally… hence approved!!! Good job done!!!” announces the regional manager. “Let’s now proceed with the recruitment”, says the Sales Manager to the HR Manager. After 3 days and about 20 gruelling man-hours of work, the recruitment plan was...
by Raafia Dabir | May 22, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
We always do meticulous planning if it is related to our job, or a holiday or simply a party for friends. But we don’t we plan our money… why? There can be lots of answers to this but let’s first consider blasting some common lame excuses; Excuses Solutions...
by Raafia Dabir | May 15, 2012 | Behavioural Finance
Unconventional thinking is THE most powerful weapon in creating everlasting wealth. In other words, to become wealthy it is critical NOT to be satisfied. I am not saying that you must be dissatisfied with your life, so much so that you get stressed. Oh no! Instead, be...