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Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow Quadrant (ESBI Model): Steps To Financial Independence

Summary Points: I explain the four quadrants: E, S, B, I. E and S mean trading time for money. B and I focus on systems and passive income. I share my journey from E to B and I. Small steps can help you move to financial freedom. Introduction Today, I want to talk about something…

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Why Donald Trump Withdrew Reciprocal Tariffs?

Summary Points: Trump announced tariffs on April 2. Stock market crashed, but he didn’t budge. Bond auction flopped on April 8. Hedge funds sold bonds, raising yields. Trump paused tariffs, except on China. India’s reserves felt the bond impact. Introduction You might have heard about Donald Trump’s sudden U-turn on his reciprocal tariff plans 10…

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Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Did He Foresee the Global Chaos Coming?

Summary Points: Trump’s tariffs started with China, Canada, Mexico in January. April 2nd brought massive reciprocal tariffs globally. Markets crashed, like a -12% S&P 500 drop (in 30 days). China and others hit back with their own tariffs. Even Americans are upset over rising costs, layoffs. Did Trump expect this chaos or misjudge it? Maybe…

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The U.S.’s Discounted Reciprocal Tariffs: How They Calculated the Numbers?

Summary Points: I explain why countries like India (52%) and China (67%) charge high tariffs on U.S. goods. I break down the U.S.’s “discounted reciprocal tariffs,” like 26% for India, and why they’re not matching fully. I talk about how trade agreements and politics, like India’s GSP removal, play a big role in these tariffs….

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Why The Gold Loan Business Attracts So Many Companies in India?

Summary Points: Piramal Finance’s entry into the gold loan business, as reported by Business Standard on March 28, 2025, highlights a growing trend among Indian banks and NBFCs. India’s massive gold reserves (25,000–30,000 tonnes) and cultural affinity for gold drive demand for quick, collateral-based loans. The business model offers low risk (default rates below 1%)…

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“Only 2% of Indians pay income tax” : Stop Referring To Us As Tax Avoiders

Summary Points: Only 25.5% of India’s 143.81 crore population (36.67 crore) are working and earning, and 7.67% of them (2.81 crore) paid income tax in FY 2023-24. Personal income tax has grown at 15.6% per year over 29 years, outpacing the Sensex (11.58%) and GDP growth (10-11%). Indirect taxes like GST, paid by all, make…

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Rebuilding Financial Security For Middle Class [A Plan]

Summary Points: Context: Inspired by a Business Today article, this post addresses the middle class’s financial struggles, salaries stuck at Rs.10.5 lakh for 10 years, automation cutting jobs, and rising debt as a structural issue. Problem: With 6.5% annual inflation, Rs.10.5 lakh today is worth Rs.5.36 lakh in real terms, while automation threatens repetitive jobs,…

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Should You Buy That Bangalore Dream House or Keep Renting? Let’s Figure It Out Together

Summary Points: You’re eyeing a Rs.1.2 crore house in Bangalore—buying means a Rs.50 lakh down payment and Rs.70,000 EMI, while renting starts at Rs.40,000 a month with an 8% yearly hike. Buying costs more (Rs.84 lakh over 10 years) but gives you stability and a potentially Rs.1.96 crore asset; renting saves cash (Rs.70 lakh) and…