When math mistakes cost more than money

In a world flooded with flashy deals and fine print, basic numeracy—the ability to understand and work with numbers—is more important than ever. Yet time and again, people fall for offers that don’t add up, misunderstand financial terms, or overlook critical details that could save (or cost) them real money.  Two stories—one from fast-food history…

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Lessons from my relationship manager quitting….again

This isn’t just my experience; it’s a widespread issue that’s evident in the data. Take HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private bank, for example. In 2023-24, the attrition rate for employees under 30 was 34.7%. Most relationship managers fall into this age group, as they’re typically fresh MBAs, graduates, or individuals with only a few…

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