🔍Self-Assessment

Money Mistakes Checker

A gentle check on common money habits. No judgement, just insights.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only. It provides general guidance and is not financial advice. Please consult a certified financial planner for personalized recommendations.

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Understanding Money Habits

1What is this?

This tool looks at your basic financial habits (savings rate, where your money is, debt) and highlights common mistakes people make. It is a gentle check-up, not a judgement. The goal is to help you spot areas where small changes could help.

2Why this can be confusing

  • Not tracking where money actually goes
  • Keeping too much in low-interest savings accounts
  • Taking investment risks before building an emergency fund
  • High EMI burden eating into savings capacity

3Example: Vikram, IT professional

  1. 1Vikram earns ₹80,000/month
  2. 2He saves ₹5,000/month (6.25% of income)
  3. 3All his money is in a savings account
  4. 4He has no emergency fund but invested in stocks

💡 The tool flags: low savings rate (under 10%), idle cash in savings, and taking stock risk without an emergency buffer. These are common but fixable.

4How this tool helps

  • Highlights common financial blind spots
  • Gives gentle, non-preachy suggestions
  • Prioritizes issues by importance
  • Provides next steps for each issue

5How to read your results

  • Issues are categorized by severity (gentle, moderate, important)
  • Each issue has a short explanation of why it matters
  • "All good" means no major red flags were found
  • This is a starting point, not a complete financial audit

6What this tool does not do

  • Analyze your complete financial picture
  • Know about your investments, insurance, or loans in detail
  • Give personalized advice
  • Judge your choices

7Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good savings rate?

Aim for at least 20% of your income after taxes. If that is not possible now, start with 10% and increase gradually.

Is keeping money in savings account bad?

Not bad for emergencies, but large amounts lose value to inflation over time. Consider moving excess to FDs, liquid funds, or investments based on your timeline.

What EMI-to-income ratio is healthy?

Try to keep total EMIs (home, car, personal) under 40% of your monthly income. Higher than 50% can be stressful.

Should I invest before clearing debt?

Pay off high-interest debt (credit cards, personal loans) first. Home loans at low interest can coexist with investing.

What if all my results say "All good"?

Great! It means no common red flags were detected. You can still explore other tools to optimize further.

8What to do next

  1. 1Address any "important" issues first
  2. 2Track your expenses for a month
  3. 3Build an emergency fund before investing
  4. 4Review your situation every 6 months

⚠️ Disclaimer: This tool checks for common patterns only. It is not a complete financial analysis. Consult a professional for detailed advice.

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