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Dussehra 2026: 6 bad money habits to give up this festive season
Mint 1 hr ago·17 Oct 2026, 10:08 am
A recent feature tied to Dusseha 2026 points out that the festive period often triggers six common financial missteps – from splurging on celebrations and postponing planned investments to overlooking insurance, taking on unnecessary loans, indulging in speculative trading and acting on unverified social‑media stock tips. The piece urges readers to recognise these patterns before they become habits.
For investors, curbing such behaviour can protect savings, limit debt buildup and reduce the volatility that sudden, emotion‑driven buying or selling can bring to the broader market. Keep an eye on consumer‑spending trends during the festival season, any shifts in retail‑investor sentiment surveys, and upcoming financial‑literacy initiatives that may influence how money is managed in the weeks ahead.
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