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13 Oct 2026

Ikigai Book Summary: Lessons for Your Career and Money

A summary of Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles for professionals weighing a stable job, freelancing or a side project.

13 Oct 2026

Think Straight Book Summary: Clear Thinking for Money Decisions

A summary of Think Straight by Darius Foroux, with a simple template professionals can use for tax-regime, job-offer and loan decisions.

13 Oct 2026

Dopamine Detox Book Summary: Regain Focus and Curb Impulse Spending

A summary of Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse : the full and limited detox, and how to use it to fix focus and impulse spending.

13 Oct 2026

Kaizen Book Summary: Small Steps to Better Money Habits

A summary of Kaizen by Sarah Harvey for Indian professionals: the small-steps method, and a 30-day plan to build a steady savings habit.

13 Oct 2026

4 Books That Help Indian Professionals Build Better Money and Career Habits

6 Oct 2026

ESIC Wage Ceiling in 2026: Current Rules, and the Rumoured Hike to ₹25,000–₹30,000

ESIC's wage ceiling is still ₹21,000, last revised in 2016. Here's how ESI coverage and contributions currently work, and the status of a proposed hike.

6 Oct 2026

The New 50% Wage Rule Explained: How It Changes Your Basic Pay, PF, and Take-Home

India's new 50% wage rule forces basic pay to be at least half of CTC. See exactly how this changes your PF contribution, gratuity, and monthly take-home pay.

28 Sept 2026

48-Hour Full & Final Settlement: A Complete Guide for Employees and Employers

India's new labour codes require full and final settlement within 2 working days of exit. What's included, what's excluded, and what happens if it's missed.

24 Sept 2026

EPF Wage Ceiling Hiked to ₹25,000: What It Means for Your Salary (2026 Guide)

EPF wage ceiling rises from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 from 17 Sep 2026. See how it changes your PF deduction, EPS pension, and what the September transition means.