Financial Education

How Much to Save: How to Build a Buffer Against Life’s Uncertainties?

How Much to Save: How to Build a Buffer Against Life’s Uncertainties?

Financial readiness is a cornerstone of stability in a today’s rapidly changing world. Accumulation of a savings buffer enables us to cope with life unexpected events (e.g., diseases and job loss). However, what will be the amount of money you should save for your future? Let’s break it down step…

Defining an Emergency Fund: Why it matters and How you can be ready for a Rainy Day?

Defining an Emergency Fund: Why it matters and How you can be ready for a Rainy Day?

Life is full of unforeseen expenses—from medical emergencies or work force disruptions to the mishap of an unplanned home repair—these unplanned expense can take the sheen off the best of financial plans. This is where an emergency fund comes in. It’s a financial liquidity valve against insolvency by avoiding interest…

Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What causes your Financial Leaks and How to identify and Fix them?

Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What causes your Financial Leaks and How to identify and Fix them?

All good financial planning begins by understanding cash flow. Among the most effective tools to gain control over your finances, is to categorize your spending into fixed and variable spending. In fact, this classification not only facilitates budget assessment, but also enables the detection of planning gaps—the latter is unintended…