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Let's Talk Money with Monika Halan

by Monika Halan

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Latest episodes

  • 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…

  • 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…

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  • 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…

  • How Much Financial Safety Is Enough?

    July 30, 2026 · 25 min

    Financial safety isn't about having the highest net worth or the perfect asset allocation—it's about sleeping well at night. In this episode, Monika explores the everyday financial fears that people live with, from job loss and medical…

  • What Went Wrong with Some Debt Funds Last Year?

    July 23, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode, Monika explains why many long-duration debt funds, especially gilt funds, disappointed investors despite the RBI cutting interest rates. She unpacks the relationship between repo rates, bond yields and bond prices, and…

  • Will your Bank Stop Mis-Selling in 2027?

    July 16, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode, Monika examines the RBI's new Responsible Business Conduct regulations, which come into effect on 1 January 2027, and asks whether they will finally put an end to decades of financial mis-selling by banks. She explains the…

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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!