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Let's Talk Money is your guide to financial stability and freedom. Join Monika Halan, a trusted financial expert, as she delves into a wide array of topics each week.
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Is the Government Fudging GDP Data? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Monika examines whether India’s latest GDP growth numbers are as strong as they appear and addresses the growing claims that the government is fudging economic data. She looks at the 7.8% Q1 GDP growth, the impact of the new GDP series and base-year revisions, and why comparing current-price numbers with unrevised data can create a misleading picture of growth. She explains what the wider economic indicators tell us about India’s resilience, from manufacturing and services growt
Insurance Must Go From Push to Pull (opens the original)
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In this episode, Monika looks at why insurance in India needs to move from a “push” model to a “pull” model. Life and health insurance are financial seat belts, yet the industry continues to rely heavily on commissions and aggressive selling, while insurance penetration remains low and complaints continue to rise. She examines whether the real problem is that Indians do not want insurance, or that insurance is being sold badly. She explains what needs to change for consumers to actively seek out
The Best Product May Not Be The Best Decision (opens the original)
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In this episode, Monika shares what she learnt from speaking to Naval personnel across the Southern Command in Kochi about building financial freedom alongside a career in the forces. She explains why those in uniform have already solved some of the biggest financial concerns faced in the private sector, and why financial freedom means being able to take off the uniform without compromising on values or dignity for money. She explores why the best financial product is not always the best financi
Do You Feel Your Salary is Stagnating? (opens the original)
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Have your salary hikes felt smaller than expected despite years of hard work? In this episode, Monika analyses a decade of Income Tax Return data to explain why India's salaried middle class feels financially stuck. While more people have moved into higher income brackets and the formal economy has expanded rapidly, average salaries within income groups have barely grown, raising important questions about wages, productivity and purchasing power. She explains what these trends mean for employees
How Much Financial Safety Is Enough? (opens the original)
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Financial safety isn't about having the highest net worth or the perfect asset allocation—it's about sleeping well at night. In this episode, Monika explores the everyday financial fears that people live with, from job loss and medical emergencies to inflation and market crashes, and explains how to build practical financial safety without becoming paranoid about every possible risk. She breaks down the role of emergency funds, health insurance, asset allocation and simple planning in protecting
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