Today, Monika addresses the critical issue of women and financial independence. She discusses how women have traditionally used methods like kitty parties and gold investments to secure their finances. Monika emphasises the importance of women transitioning to formal financial products like PPF and mutual funds, and provides actionable steps for women to build their financial security and take control of their assets.

Monika also answers your questions about investing in Mutual Funds over ULIPs and what to look for when selecting a fund, how to teach financial literacy to your kids, whether it’s wise to open a demat account in the name of non-earning family members, and opting for mutual funds over exchange traded funds.