<p>This week’s episode is a tiny bit of a financial intervention… because for many of us, money talk is deeply uncomfortable. As your Internet besties, sometimes we have to hold you accountable and push you to make decisions that honour that best version of you. Saving money, investing money, filing taxes — yup it makes us sweat behind the knees too. </p><p>But instead of letting your dad, brother or boyfriend handle your finances or WORSE not deal with your money at all— 2026 the mossies get financially literate.</p><p>Join us as we ask the dumbest finance questions so you don’t have to. And welcome finance girlie and fairy god sister Sonia Shenoy to guide us along this journey. Sonia started her career as a TV presenter but somehow took a very unplanned detour into the world of content and turned out pretty successful. Safe to say you’re in good hands!</p><p>Chaptering:</p><p>00:00- Let’s talk finances this week</p><p>00:32- Introducing Sonia Shenoy, former CNBC TV18 executive editor &amp; anchor turned Independent business journalist and financial content creator</p><p>02:32- Rating our dumb purchases</p><p>06:18- Rent vs Buy</p><p>08:44- Elder vs younger sibling and value of money</p><p>11:46- How to start investing with minimum salary </p><p>15:57- Father, brother &amp; husband- Being our financial advisors?</p><p>22:17- Genz spending habits</p><p>25:00- Beauty tax</p><p>29:24- Mimetic desire</p><p>35:57- Wedding- Lavish vs budgeted </p><p>45:05- Merging accounts with your partner</p><p>50:00- Demonetization and its side effect on women</p><p>51:18- Audience questions </p><p>54:41- Sonia Shenoy’s early days in the newsroom</p><p>59:15- Investing in start up barely after their investment in FD</p><p>01:00:38- People invested in silver and it crashed</p><p>01:03:26- Dividing salary for smart investments</p><p>01:04:56- Choosing a financially stable partner</p><p>01:08:40- Financial tips for women aged between 18-50</p><p>01:12:39- Like, Share, Comment, Hype and Don’t Forget to Subscribe help us reach 100k </p><p>Sonia Shenoy-https://www.instagram.com/_soniashenoy/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-shenoy-3810395a/</p><p>Brutally Honest Creators - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcbZHzn1secwSYYKG8dds437&amp;si=wYCafRcBIKDy0BDC</p><p>Comedians Unfiltered- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkcqImp8gcabWOmtiYQUUXGU4ptrq9HB&amp;si=sWm2ep8LZr8GU_7c</p><p>Follow MoS on Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en</p><p>Credits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...</p><p>Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en</p><p>Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925</p><p>Produced by &quot;Vertical by Handmade&quot; - Our personal cheering squad </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/verticalbyhandmade?igsh=NG1vdXd5bWdsdWI3</p><p>Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS&#39; signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en</p><p>Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma </p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179</p><p>Reel Editor - Yug Vermahttps://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&amp;utm_source=qr</p><p>Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you&#39;re allergic to strong opinions.</p>