Investment and jugaad: How this Pune executive achieved financial independence at 46

Investment and jugaad: How this Pune executive achieved financial independence at 46

Amit Upadhyaya, a Pune-based corporate executive, has achieved financial independence at age 46. Despite working for a French multinational (Dassault Systemes) for two decades, Upadhyaya does not credit his wealth to a high corporate salary or employee stock options. He sees it as the outcome of investing in the right stocks and funds and holding … Read more

Independence Day 2024: Can FIRE get you freedom from a regular 9-to-5 job?

Independence Day 2024: Can FIRE get you freedom from a regular 9-to-5 job?

Tired of your 9-to-5 job and want to rather sprawl cross-legged near a beach while hearing the rumble of sea waves crashing into the shores? This may sound too tempting, albeit unrealistic, however a number of young people are working tirelessly to make this goal a reality in pursuit of what is known as Financial … Read more

What are the common misconceptions about financial freedom and how can you overcome them?

What are the common misconceptions about financial freedom and how can you overcome them?

Mostly, the promoters of financial freedom get it right; they talk about financial freedom being your ability to control your choices in life, your ability to control your time and your ability to generate income without fussing around with a 9 to 5 job and so on. But, is it just that, your ability to … Read more