EPISODE · Aug 8, 2024 · 13 MIN
Can You Trick Your Brain To Make Better Money Decisions?
from Let's Talk Money with Monika Halan · host Monika Halan
In this episode of Let's Talk Money, Monika Halan breaks down what loss aversion is, and how it affects our financial decisions. She explains how simple nudges can help us overcome irrational behaviours and make better financial choices. Monika shares practical tips for organising finances and setting saving goals, along with examples of successful state-sponsored programs. Monika also answers your questions about the pros and cons of opting for a Portfolio Management Scheme over Mutual Funds, asset allocations in equity and debt for someone working in the IT industry, and why one should opt for the broad market index funds. Chapters: (00:31 - 05:48) Personal Nudges For Better Money Decisions (06:01 - 07:40) Portfolio Management Scheme vs. Mutual Funds (07:42 - 10:52) Reworking Your Asset Allocation (10:54 - 12:00) Why Broad Market Index Funds? If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected] Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ -funds/ Monika’s workbook on recording your financial life https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta
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In this episode of Let's Talk Money, Monika Halan breaks down what loss aversion is, and how it affects our financial decisions. She explains how simple nudges can help us overcome irrational behaviours and make better financial choices. Monika shares practical tips for organising finances and setting saving goals, along with examples of successful state-sponsored programs. Monika also answers your questions about the pros and cons of opting for a Portfolio Management Scheme over Mutual Funds, asset allocations in equity and debt for someone working in the IT industry, and why one should opt for the broad market index funds. Chapters: (00:31 - 05:48) Personal Nudges For Better Money Decisions (06:01 - 07:40) Portfolio Management Scheme vs. Mutual Funds (07:42 - 10:52) Reworking Your Asset Allocation (10:54 - 12:00) Why Broad Market Index Funds? If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected] Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ -funds/ Monika’s workbook on recording your financial life https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta
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