On this episode of Off the Rickshaw, we get real about our relationship with money — from awkward financial conversations to the shift in mindset from saving every penny to confidently spending with purpose. We open up about our personal journeys with investing, the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), and the risks we've taken along the way.
We break down how we research investment opportunities, the art of balancing saving vs. investing, and what building generational wealth means to us as first-gen kids. Whether you're just starting your money journey or deep in the grind, this one's for you.
🎙️ Honest convos, brown boy finance, and the hustle beyond the 9–5.
Money in South Asian households is often either a complete mystery or a point of constant tension. In this episode, we unpack the weird money stories we inherited — from wedding flex culture to hiding UberEats bills.
We talk financial literacy, debt, spending guilt, and how we’re trying to break cycles without breaking the bank.
In this episode:
First money memories: guilt, scarcity, and silent pressure
Saving vs. spending — cultural contradictions
Desi flexing: weddings, cars, gold, and the optics of wealth
What financial freedom really looks like for us
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