Prasad Shetty

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Prasad Shetty

What ‘Stable Retirement Income’ Really Means (And Why Corpus Talk Confuses People)

Retirement is not the end goal of accumulation. It’s the beginning of distribution. And distribution is not just about withdrawing money but about doing it in a way…

Retirement Identity Crisis: Why Many People Feel Lost After Leaving Work

This emotional transition is what psychologists describe as a retirement identity crisis, and for many professionals it can be more challenging than the financial transition itself

GIFT City for NRIs in 2026: What Changed, What Stayed the Same, and Whether It Really Matters

India wanted to build an ecosystem where some of this activity could happen within a globally competitive financial environment in India itself. So GIFT City got designed to…

How Much Money Do You Need for Retirement? A Dignity-First Way to Think About Retirement Planning

“Anna, how much money do I need for retirement?” People want a number ₹1crore. ₹3 crore. ₹5 crore. ₹10 crore. And I completely understand why.

The Real Picture Behind Gold’s Shining Rally: What the Numbers Actually Tell You

Today (9th October, 2025), as I’m writing this piece, gold has already touched the 1,23,000 mark per 10g. And, I agree, this is a topic that deserves some…

How SEBI’s Accredited Investor Status Lowers GIFT City Investment from $150,000 to $10,000

Accredited Investors get to walk through a separate gate—straight into lower minimums, premium products, and more customized options.

Why Your CA Can’t Be Your Financial Planner

That’s a big blunder. In fact, relying on your CA for financial planning can be one of the costliest money errors you make. Let me show you why.

NRI Tax Guide: DTAA and GIFT City Benefits for Investors in the US, UK, Singapore & UAE

DTAA (Double Tax Avoidance Agreement) and GIFT City ((Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) — that can help you protect your earnings, grow your wealth, and stay compliant, all while…

GIFT City Explained: The Easiest Route for NRIs to Invest in India Without Tax Headaches

It’s a fast highway for global investors who believe in India’s growth and that too with the red carpet rolled out by the Government of India itself.​

The Hidden Money Trap: How Confirmation Bias Sabotages Your Wealth Creation

Confirmation bias makes us see only what supports our existing belief and this mental bias can sabotage our wealth creation.
Why We Overprice What We Own, how we loose money

Why We Overprice What We Own (and How It’s Making Us Lose Money!)

I often hear from clients who feel frustrated that their old homes or vehicles are being underpriced in the market.

The Psychology Behind Spending: Why We Buy What We Don’t Need

Many people spend money not because they need to or plan to, but simply because they feel like it or are unconsciously influenced to do so. Spending is…
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