Cash gifts are still considered tacky, but many nowadays opt for that than a piece of jewellery, or any other material item. Historically in our subcontinent, wealth was measured by gold or land. Money had no fixed value, and therefore, not considered a good gift.
Personally, I wish the weather was always cool and that we could fast comfortably. But the cool Ramadan days will come after many years, and that is something to look forward to. It may sound strange and contrary to what we were supposed to do, but spending
Money is an integral and powerful part of our lives. It is difficult to escape it. It is wonderful if you can control it, instead of it controlling you. It is a good servant, but not a good master!
First off, I would like to wish all my readers a very happy New Year. May we have a peaceful, prosperous, and most importantly, a healthy new year.
It is the time of year when wedding preparations take priority over other things. The crisp and beautiful weather of December and January are perfect for big gatherings, and if you have not booked a hall in advance way ahead of the date, it is unlikely you will get any venue at such a short notice.
Living beyond your means is pretty easy nowadays, especially since we live in a time when purchasing on credit has become the norm and ever so easy. However, remember that although it seems normal, it definitely is causing more harm to your current and future well-being.
Personal finance is full of decisions: Rent or buy? Save or build credit?
During my early years of marriage, despite the fact that I had a comfortable life, I decided that I needed to have a job, not so much for financial...
It is that time of the year when we have to file our tax returns. I hope all of you remembered from one of my previous articles the tips about being prepared for it.
I am starting my column with a few quotes from one of the world's best financial wizards – Warren Buffett.
The current scenario of Bangladesh is that life can come to a standstill and mobility at times can become extremely difficult.