Got salary bonus this Diwali? 5 smart ways to strengthen your finances instead of spending it all - Top ideas to follow

Published 07 Nov 2026, 21:01 IST

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Got a Diwali bonus? Money Mantra founder Viral Bhatt has some sound investment advice and words of caution

— The Federal
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A Diwali salary bonus can do more than fund festive shopping. From strengthening insurance cover and preparing for upcoming expenses to boosting retirement savings and investing in skills, here are five ways to put the extra money to work.

— Livemint

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A Diwali salary bonus can do more than fund festive shopping. From strengthening insurance cover and preparing for upcoming expenses to boosting retirement savings and investing in skills, here are five ways to put the extra money to work.

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 06 Nov 2026, 06:30 IST

'Treat Diwali bonus as hard-earned money, not free money'

Got a Diwali bonus? Money Mantra founder Viral Bhatt has some sound investment advice and words of caution

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article 07 Nov 2026, 21:01 IST

Got salary bonus this Diwali? 5 smart ways to strengthen your finances instead of spending it all - Top ideas to follow

A Diwali salary bonus can do more than fund festive shopping. From strengthening insurance cover and preparing for upcoming expenses to boosting retirement savings and investing in skills, here are five ways to put the extra money to work.

Read at Livemint ↗