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.
Opinion
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.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Opinion
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.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
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.
- by Paridhi Jain
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.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
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.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Money psychology
Money can’t buy happiness? No, but it certainly helps
Why do we insist that specifically money doesn’t buy happiness? What’s wrong with having it both ways?
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
Why you don’t need to earn lots to be good with money
You went to school, studied hard, landed a good job, and hustled for promotions. That’s the road map to financial success, right? Not so fast.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
How to be good with money, even if you find it boring
A lot of mainstream advice makes good money management seem akin to a part-time job, but in reality, it can be very hands-off.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial planners
How to make sure you’re getting good financial advice
There’s a lot of mistrust of financial professionals, and it’s not totally unfounded, but there are ways to make sure you’re getting good advice.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
Yes, you can save money and still enjoy life. Here’s how
Common finance advice seems to suggest saving money should be a slog, whereas the opposite is actually true.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Ask an expert
My wife thinks investing is too risky, how do I convince her?
When someone says they think investing is too risky, they can often be speaking from a place of fear. There are some things you can do to overcome this.
- by Paridhi Jain
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