Look Beyond the Job: Think before Making Your Career Your Entire Identity
This blog explores the negative consequences of basing one’s entire identity on their career, providing insights into the dangers of such a mindset. The article offers guidance on how to cultivate a healthy work-life balance and find meaning and fulfilment outside of work.
Defying Conventional Wisdom: The Paradox of “Spending Less to Have More”
Boot Theory unveils the paradox of poverty and inequality, urging us to question the status quo and seek innovative solutions for a more equitable society where opportunity transcends one’s socioeconomic background.
Lessons from Statistics, Biology, and Evolution to Improve Investment Strategies
Learn how to improve your investment strategies by incorporating insights from other disciplines such as statistics, biology, and evolution. Discover the importance of diversification, probability, and adaptation in investing and how to apply these lessons to achieve better outcomes.
How to choose between Provident Fund, Superannuation & NPS?
Learn how to choose the best retirement savings option in India between Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and National Pension System. Understand the level of control, risk, tax implications and other factors to make an informed decision.
Payments you should avoid on your credit card
Learn how to use credit cards responsibly and avoid common pitfalls. We provide tips on how to avoid using credit cards for certain expenses like weddings, online shopping, medical bills, and vacations.
Why Mutual Fund Ratings Are Not Always the Best Way to Select a Fund
Don’t rely solely on mutual fund ratings to make your investment decision. Find out why these ratings can be subjective, incomplete, and not tailored to your personal financial situation. Learn how to consider other important factors when selecting a mutual fund.
Financial Wisdom from Ancient Indian Texts: Principles for Ethical Wealth Management
Explore the ancient principles of financial wisdom from Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Upanishads, and more. Learn about the importance of contentment, balance, ethical behaviour, fairness, and generosity in managing one’s finances.
Why simplicity is the best policy when managing your wealth
Simplifying your financial strategy can lead to better investment decisions and peace of mind. Learn how focusing on low-cost, diversified index funds, keeping your investment goals simple, and keeping your financial documents organized can help you manage your wealth effectively.
Lessons from “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” by John C. Bogle
Learn proven strategies for low-cost index funds, diversification, avoiding active management, patience, long-term investing, avoiding market timing, dollar-cost averaging, creating a well-defined investment plan, minimising taxes and keeping costs low.