On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, CA Isha Jaiswal sits down with Anupam Gupta for a deep dive into the changing rules of money, parenting, and privacy in the digital age. As a new mother and a seasoned CA, Isha shares her controversial take on "Financial Parenting"—explaining why she plans to hire her own toddler for odd jobs rather than handing out a traditional allowance. We discuss the death of the old-school tax regime and the rise of a system that rewards cash flow over traditional saving. From the technicalities of the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the legal ways you can pay rent to your parents to maximize your HRA, we cover the hacks that your CA likely hasn't told you yet. This is a masterclass for anyone who wants to stop being a passive earner and start being a strategic wealth builder, ensuring that their family is protected from both inflation and corporate overreach.

Key Takeaways


The 5/50 Success Rule: Sacrificing 5 years of intense grind in your 20s secures 50 years of a "Queen-Sized" life; choose your "hard" early.


The Variable Pay Trap: HRs often inflate CTCs with variable pay that is hard to earn; always negotiate to convert variable into fixed salary.


Joint Taxation Proposal: The new shift toward "One Family, One ITR" could allow husbands to use their homemaker wives' exemptions to save massive tax.


The Privacy Shield: Your boss cannot track your private income through your PAN or AIS portal unless you give them access; your data is safer than you think.


Employ Your Kids: To teach kids the value of money, hire them for "odd jobs" and pay them, instilling a "work-for-money" mindset instead of "allowance" entitlement.



From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.

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Watch full episodes right here on YouTube
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Connect with Anupam Gupta: 
Twitter: @b50
Instagram: @b_50 
LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta 

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On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, CA Isha Jaiswal sits down with Anupam Gupta for a deep dive into the changing rules of money, parenting, and privacy in the digital age. As a new mother and a seasoned CA, Isha shares her controversial take on "Financial Parenting"&mdash;explaining why she plans to hire her own toddler for odd jobs rather than handing out a traditional allowance. We discuss the death of the old-school tax regime and the rise of a system that rewards cash flow over traditional saving. From the technicalities of the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the legal ways you can pay rent to your parents to maximize your HRA, we cover the hacks that your CA likely hasn't told you yet. This is a masterclass for anyone who wants to stop being a passive earner and start being a strategic wealth builder, ensuring that their family is protected from both inflation and corporate overreach.
Key Takeaways
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The 5/50 Success Rule: Sacrificing 5 years of intense grind in your 20s secures 50 years of a "Queen-Sized" life; choose your "hard" early.
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The Variable Pay Trap: HRs often inflate CTCs with variable pay that is hard to earn; always negotiate to convert variable into fixed salary.
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Joint Taxation Proposal: The new shift toward "One Family, One ITR" could allow husbands to use their homemaker wives' exemptions to save massive tax.
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The Privacy Shield: Your boss cannot track your private income through your PAN or AIS portal unless you give them access; your data is safer than you think.
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Employ Your Kids: To teach kids the value of money, hire them for "odd jobs" and pay them, instilling a "work-for-money" mindset instead of "allowance" entitlement. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana &amp; more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We&rsquo;re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter &amp; Instagram
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Paisa Vaisa is India's premier podcast on personal finance, boasting over 4 million downloads, featuring over 200 hours of insightful content and discussions, hosting more than 250 guests, and presenting a wealth of knowledge through over 450 episodes. Since 2017, Paisa Vaisa hosts experts from mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance, and much more. It has recently introduced a sub-series offering valuable insights in businesses and entrepreneurship.

You can catch this podcast on YouTube 'Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta' or find it on top audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, and others.

Paisa Vaisa is India's premier podcast on personal finance, boasting over 4 million downloads, featuring over 200 hours of insightful content and discussions, hosting more than 250 guests, and presenting a wealth of knowledge through over 450 episodes. Since 2017, Paisa Vaisa hosts experts from mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance, and much more. It has recently introduced a sub-series offering valuable insights in businesses and entrepreneurship. You can catch this podcast on YouTube 'Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta' or find it on top audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, and others.

The Paisa Vaisa podcast helps you understand all things money so that you can make well-informed financial decisions. Understand the basics every week as host, Anupam Gupta, talks with experts across a wide spectrum of the banking and financial services