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Are FDs Better Than Stocks?

October 30, 2026 · 27 min

In this episode, Monika examines why fixed deposits have outperformed Indian equities over the past five years and whether investors should be worried. Using historical returns to illustrate the difference between investing entirely in…
The Financial Asset You Didn't Know You Had

October 22, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode, Monika explores the Account Aggregator (AA) network and how consent-based financial data sharing could change the way Indians access financial services. Drawing on her participation at Samvaad 2026 as an independent…
The Ajay Seth Interview

October 15, 2026 · 25 min

In this episode, Monika speaks with Ajay Seth about the changes ahead in India’s insurance industry and what they mean for policyholders. Drawing on their conversation on the Groww India Podcast, she highlights how distributor commissions…
Don’t Make Patients Pay for Insurance’s Failures

October 8, 2026 · 18 min

In this episode, Monika examines the proposed mandatory 10% co-payment on health insurance claims and asks why patients should bear the cost of problems created by insurers and hospitals. She looks at the industry's argument around rising…
The Regulator Says Insurance is Broken

October 1, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode, Monika examines the problems in the way insurance is sold in India and the changes proposed by IRDAI in its September 23 consultation paper. She looks at the high costs of running the insurance business, the growth in…

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Digital Dakoos and their Diet of Fear and Greed

September 24, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode, Monika looks at how cyberfraudsters exploit two powerful human emotions: fear and greed. She explains how scams such as digital arrest, fake KYC alerts and fraudulent investment opportunities create urgency and pressure…
Investing in Turbulent Times

September 17, 2026 · 23 min

In this episode, Monika explores why having more money does not necessarily mean having more stuff. She shares what decades of working with money have taught her about freedom, consumption, lifestyle inflation, maintenance costs and the…
Why I Don't Want More Stuff

September 10, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode, Monika explores why having more money does not necessarily mean having more stuff. She shares what decades of working with money have taught her about freedom, consumption, lifestyle inflation, maintenance costs and the…
Is the Government Fudging GDP Data?

September 3, 2026 · 23 min

In this episode, Monika examines whether India’s latest GDP growth numbers are as strong as they appear and addresses the growing claims that the government is fudging economic data. She looks at the 7.8% Q1 GDP growth, the impact of the…
Insurance Must Go From Push to Pull

August 27, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode, Monika looks at why insurance in India needs to move from a “push” model to a “pull” model. Life and health insurance are financial seat belts, yet the industry continues to rely heavily on commissions and aggressive…
The Best Product May Not Be The Best Decision

August 20, 2026 · 22 min

In this episode, Monika shares what she learnt from speaking to Naval personnel across the Southern Command in Kochi about building financial freedom alongside a career in the forces. She explains why those in uniform have already solved…
Do You Feel Your Salary is Stagnating?

August 6, 2026 · 23 min

Have your salary hikes felt smaller than expected despite years of hard work? In this episode, Monika analyses a decade of Income Tax Return data to explain why India's salaried middle class feels financially stuck. While more people have…

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About the show

Let's Talk Money is your guide to financial stability and freedom. Join Monika Halan, a trusted financial expert, as she delves into a wide array of topics each week. From tackling debt to making friends with the stock market, from gold to mutual funds, Monika's insights are your compass to financial wellness. But that's not all! Monika's here to answer your money questions. Send them in, and she'll help you make informed decisions. It's time to take control of your financial destiny with Monika Halan. So, Let’s Talk Money!