
Aug 17, 2026
✦Financial Express
FDs, gold, property and no stocks: Are your parents’ money rules quietly costing you?
Many people follow their parents’ money habits, like buying gold or using FDs. Protima Dhawan said, “Parents have a strong influence on our financial habits like how we save, spend, borrow and invest.” While some old rules stay useful, today’s wider investment choices mean you should rethink your own financial goals.