Monika brings a new format to her podcast from this episode onwards. She will first tell you what a macro event means for you. This episode she tells you the impact of government spending on GDP growth and how that matters in your financial life. Then she will unpack a micro event. This week it is the changes in the Public Provident Fund that go live from October 1 2024.  She then answers three listener questions. The first one has to do with when to sell in a bull market.  Next is a question on shifting to a more tax advantaged product than debt funds. And last, a worry about planning mutual fund investments so that the kids can get the money without having to sell the funds. Chapters: (00:35 - 03:47) Government Spending and Its Impact on GDP Growth (03:48 - 07:12) Changes to Public Provident Fund (PPF) Rules and Consolidating Financial Accounts (07:47 - 10:49) When to Sell in a Bull Market and the Importance of Asset Allocation (11:11 - 14:18) Shifting from Debt Funds to Arbitrage or Equity-Saving Schemes Post-Tax Changes (14:25 – 17:17) Legacy Planning and Managing Expectations for Children's Inheritance If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected] 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/ Monika’s workbook on recording your financial life ⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠ Calculators ⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠ You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.  Twitter ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠ Instagram ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠ Facebook ⁠@MonikaHalan⁠ LinkedIn @MonikaHalan Production House: www.inoutcreatives.com Production Assistant: Anshika Gogoi