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Kaustubh Kale

10 September 2024 at 6:07:15 pm

The Financial Magic of 8/8

AI Generated Image If numbers could talk, 8 would speak the language of wealth. When the date doubles into 8/8, it becomes more than another day. It becomes a reminder of financial power, balance and long-term abundance. Yesterday, the calendar read August 8 - 8/8. In astrology and numerology, this date is considered significant. The Lion’s Gate Portal August 8 marks the peak of what is known as the Lion’s Gate Portal - a period believed to carry heightened energy for growth, abundance and...

The Financial Magic of 8/8

AI Generated Image If numbers could talk, 8 would speak the language of wealth. When the date doubles into 8/8, it becomes more than another day. It becomes a reminder of financial power, balance and long-term abundance. Yesterday, the calendar read August 8 - 8/8. In astrology and numerology, this date is considered significant. The Lion’s Gate Portal August 8 marks the peak of what is known as the Lion’s Gate Portal - a period believed to carry heightened energy for growth, abundance and transformation. I am a financial advisor - not an astrologer or numerologist - but I find this date fascinating because of the symbolism attached to the number 8. In numerology, 8 is associated with wealth, power, ambition and balance. It is also linked with discipline, responsibility and karma - the idea that our actions produce results. When the calendar reads 8/8, many believe this energy is doubled. A Financial Checkpoint Whether or not you believe in astrology or numerology, the date can serve as a financial checkpoint - an opportunity to pause, reflect and take steps towards building wealth. I recommend treating 8/8 as a money mirror - a moment to ask yourself: Are my investments aligned with my long-term goals? Is my money working for me, or am I caught in an earn-and-spend cycle? Am I creating lasting wealth, or merely temporary income? Your Mid-Year Money Reset We often make resolutions on January 1. But by August, more than half the year has passed. That makes 8/8 an excellent occasion for a financial reset. Use this weekend for review and action. The intention may begin on a symbolic day, but transformation comes from what you do next. Review your goals and expenses. Make lumpsum investments where appropriate, increase your SIPs, check whether your insurance cover is sufficient and organise your financial documents. Also review your asset allocation. Money meant for long-term goals must be invested in hybrid and equity mutual funds, stocks and gold. Money required for short-term goals should remain in safer options such as bank fixed deposits and recurring deposits. Declutter Your Finances Close unused accounts, cancel unnecessary subscriptions, consolidate scattered investments and ensure that your family knows where financial information is stored. These may seem like small steps, but wealth is rarely created through one dramatic decision. It is built through disciplined actions repeated over many years. The Infinity Connection When the number 8 is turned on its side, it resembles the symbol for infinity - . That is what true investing is about - allowing consistency, patience and compounding to work over long periods. It does not create wealth overnight. Given time, the results can appear magical. Turn Intention Into Action As we move beyond 8/8, do not let the intention remain limited to a date on the calendar. Set a financial intention. Act on it. Review it regularly. Even the largest fortunes begin with focused steps. When your present-day financial actions begin matching your long-term goals, real transformation begins. (The writer is a Chartered Accountant and CFA (USA). Financial Advisor. Views personal. He could be reached on 9833133605.)

Clever seat selection helped BJP to secure historic win

The party won 65 seats against Congress, 37 against NCP (SP) and 29 against Shiv Sena (UBT)

Clever seat selection

Mumbai: The BJP’s strategic seat sharing with the allies has proved beneficial for the party. An analysis of the Assembly election results show that the BJP has scored over its main rival, the Congress, in a big way because of the direct fights.


The analysis shows that BJP defeated all three constituents of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) – Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) – in the direct fights. This is attributed as one of the reasons for the BJP’s historic poll success.


The BJP contested 147 out of 288 seats. In 76 constituencies, it faced Congress. BJP secured victory in 65 seats and lost only 11 seats, making it a whopping 86 per cent of the total direct fights. This was followed by an even stronger performance against NCP (SP). Of the total 39 fights with Sharad Pawar’s party, BJP captured 37 seats making it 95 per cent of the total fights with NCP (SP). BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) were head-to-head in 32 constituencies, of which BJP emerged victorious in 29 seats, making this 91 per cent of the total direct contests.


According to a BJP strategist the party had bargained hard with its allies, Shiv Sena and NCP to get the desired constituencies in the seat sharing formula. “We had studied to potential candidates of the MVA. That helped us in choosing the seats where we can register comfortable victories,” the strategist said.


BJP spokesperson Niranjan Shetty attributed the success to all the party workers who worked hard to boost development, infrastructure in the state. He gave credit to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his contribution to the party’s success.


Shetty pointed out that in 2019, Uddhav Thackeray had stalled all the “novel” and “legendary” projects that Fadnavis had started when he had taken over as CM, making it very easy for the people of Maharashtra to strike a comparison between both the leaders and the potential they had for serving the people. “Devendra Fadnavis gave up his post very easily for the larger good. There are many such examples like Venkaiah Naidu who was BJP National President and later worked as the Vice President of India because that was the need of the hour. We seldom care about our posts,” Shetty told The Perfect Voice.


Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe refused to call the election results as the people’s mandate. “This is not at all a Janata mandate. Despite Maharashtra struggling with so many basic social issues, how can BJP acquire such a huge mandate is the question. If a student copies and fails with just passing marks, it can go unnoticed, but if a student copies and bags the number one position, something is fishy. Why is the BJP scared of ballot papers?” he said.

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