– In many Indian homes, there is a piece of jewelry that carries a story. A grandmother’s gold chain. A mother’s wedding bangles. A set of coins bought years ago. And often, along with the jewelry comes a sentence: “Gold has always been there for us.” Maybe your family bought gold years ago. It appreciated.… Continue reading

– March 2020. Markets were falling sharply. Every day seemed to bring another frightening headline. Businesses were shutting down. The economy was uncertain. Investors were scared. And yet, something interesting was happening. Some investors were convinced that the market would recover. Others were convinced that the worst was still ahead. Both groups were looking at… Continue reading

– Think about the last Indian wedding you attended. Someone bought a bigger diamond. Another family booked a grander venue. Someone upgraded their car just before the wedding. Within weeks, conversations begin. “Maybe we should also…” Not because we needed to. Not because we had planned to. But because everyone else seemed to be doing… Continue reading

— When a child in an Indian family receives their first salary, advice begins arriving almost immediately. “Buy gold. It never loses value.” “Purchase a house as early as possible. Rent is wasted money.” “Don’t put too much money in the stock market. It’s risky.” “Take an insurance policy. At least your money is safe.”… Continue reading