Paridhi Jain
Paridhi Jain is the founder of financial education platform, SkilledSmart, which has helped hundreds of adults become financially confident by teaching them practical strategies to manage, save and invest their money.
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I’m getting married. Should I keep a separate bank account?
There are two common ways to approach marriage and money. Each has its advantages.
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Budgeting
Learning how to spend money well can make you happier
Chasing a never-ending list of wants may not bring you happiness, but neither will cutting them all out.
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Financial literacy
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple
Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially.
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Financial literacy
Are you really financially secure or do you just think you are?
Financial devastation can come as a shock. One minute, everything is fine – good incomes, bills paid on time. The next minute, you’re struggling to get by.
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I don’t like my job but it pays well. What should I do?
We get so attached to the status we think our bank balance gives us that we forget that the point isn’t of life isn’t to make the most money.
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Financial literacy
Three tips to help you fix your finances in your 40s
A few small changes today can have an enormous impact on the life you’re living just a few years from now, so here’s how to start.
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Investing
Why get-rich-quick schemes are doomed to disappoint
The boosts of dopamine, validation and adrenaline that come with short-lived wins can still leave you in a hole when it comes to securing your financial future.
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Side hustle
The financial steps that can make or break your new business
Starting a new side hustle is a serious undertaking. Here are four mistakes I see people make all the time.
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Investing
Scared to invest? You might be thinking about it all wrong
When it comes to money, people often struggle to discern the difference between actual and perceived risk. It could be holding you back.
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Financial security or following my passions – can I have both?
Many people working in creative careers can feel like the world of finance is foreign to them. But it doesn’t have to be.
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Financial literacy
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
While you’re collecting points to get $50 off or scouring aisles for discounts, you’re probably not focused on problems worth more in the long run.
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