Today, Monika dives into the complexities of managing finances in a joint family setup. From sharing expenses and building personal assets to ensuring proper insurance and drafting a Will, she offers practical advice to help you navigate the financial dynamics of living with extended family. With real-life stories of both pitfalls and successes, Monika guides you on how to balance love, responsibility, and financial independence within the family. Tune in for essential tips on maintaining harmony and securing your financial future amidst the challenges of joint family living. Monika also tackles pertinent questions about how to get your finances in order before marriage, whether or not you should invest in the NPS if you already have an EPF, and whether broad market indices can be manipulated to your benefit. Chapters: (00:31 - 04:21) Finances in Joint Families (04:36 - 07:45) Streamlining Finances and Investments Before Marriage (07:48 - 08:54) Should You Invest in the NPS? (08:56 - 11:28) Investing in Broad Market Indices If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  Monika’s column on the issue https://www.livemint.com/Money/bTh6OKNzSIv1slJFyyYGvL/Joint-family-finances-minefield-of-embedded-emotional-bombs.html Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ 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: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta