In our very first episode, Monika delves into the latest financial news, unpacking the ups and downs of the stock markets and telling you how to find the steady path to long-term returns. Monika also answers pressing questions from opening your first bank account to navigating the world of credit cards and what to do with your very first salary. Chapters: (00:30 - 03:33) Ups & Downs in Stock Markets (03:44 - 08:11) Question: Opening Your First Bank Account  (08:15 - 12:06) Question: What Should I Use Credit Cards For? (12:09 - 16:01) Question: Dividing Your Salary Into Expenses & Savings If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  Read Monika Halan’s op-ed in Hindustan Times https://www.monikahalan.com/this-market-bull-run-is-no-hot-air-balloon/ The story of India’s unluckiest investor https://www.monikahalan.com/the-story-of-indias-unluckiest-investor/   Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.  Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati  Sound Editor: Sarthak Ray  Artwork: Alika Gupta