When finance imitates fiction

Lost in the mist of long-winded language and complex formulae, the world of finance seems to be a world of math geeks and nerds. For most people, it's a hyper-complex world where all financial advice is a lot of 'gyaan' rather than simple action points. The reality? Finance is simple. It is every day. It reflects in every aspect of our life - our psychology and behaviour, our reality, our dreams and aspirations, even our imagination. Want evidence? Here are some nuggets of financial wisdom from the world of fiction for you. I hope you'll enjoy reading these snippets as much as I enjoyed writing them for you. 1. 'The Hobbit' and planning The importance of financial planning is evident in JRR Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' Bilbo Baggins, or Frodo, didn't just start off on their adventures unprepared, on a whim or fancy. Instead, they gathered information, tools, resources, and even advisors, supporters, and allies, just like one would plan one's financial journey. Much like Bilbo's,

This article was originally published on July 18, 2023.