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Akash K Shibu writes about personal finance, insurance, credit behaviour, and everyday money decisions that affect middle-class families and young professionals in India. His work focuses on explaining complex financial topics in a clear, honest, and practical way—without hype, shortcuts, or sales pressure. Rather than offering financial advice, he aims to help readers understand how money systems work, why common mistakes happen, and how better awareness leads to smarter long-term decisions. His writing is grounded in real-life observations, behavioural patterns, and publicly available financial information. All content published on theplotlinee.link is for educational purposes only and is intended to improve financial literacy and awareness.
Why saving money feels harder today than it did 10 years ago
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Why Saving Money Feels Harder Today Than It Did 10 Years Ago

You're earning more than you did five years ago. Maybe even double. Yet somehow, saving money feels harder today than it ever has before. You're not imagining it. And you're…
Posted by Akash Shibu January 28, 2026
Financial freedom for middle-class Indians - family planning budget
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What Financial Freedom Really Looks Like for Middle-Class Indians

The ₹45 Lakh Question That Changes Everything Priya earns ₹8 lakhs a year as a software engineer in Pune. Her Instagram feed shows influencers calling themselves "financially free" at 25…
Posted by Akash Shibu January 26, 2026
Graph showing mutual funds performance over time with ups and downs
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Mutual Funds Don’t Fail People — Expectations Do

The $50,000 Question Nobody Wants to Answer Rachel invested $10,000 in a mutual fund in January. By December, it was worth $11,200. She was furious. Her colleague Tom put the…
Posted by Akash Shibu January 23, 2026
Beginner investor overwhelmed by market charts, showing why many new investors lose money due to mindset and expectations.
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Why Most Beginners Lose Money Trying to Invest Smartly

The Paradox That Costs New Investors Thousands Here's the irony: Sarah spent three months researching stocks, reading investment newsletters, and watching finance YouTubers before making her first trade. Mike threw…
Posted by Akash Shibu January 21, 2026
Comparison chart showing term insurance versus savings plans coverage and returns over 20 years
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Term Insurance vs Savings Plans — What Actually Protects Families

Vikram was proud of himself. He'd just bought a "comprehensive life insurance plan" that would give his family ₹50 lakhs if something happened to him, AND he'd get all his…
Posted by Akash Shibu January 19, 2026

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