Dear Reader,
There’s a moment every parent experiences, usually late at night.
The house is quiet.
The children are asleep.
And suddenly, a thought surfaces:
“Will we really be able to give them the future they deserve?”
It’s not about today’s school fees.
Those feel manageable.
It’s about what comes next.
The Parent’s Invisible Anxiety
When your children are young, the numbers seem small.
- School fees fit into the monthly budget.
- Activity classes feel affordable.
- Everything feels under control.
But Indian parents know this truth instinctively:
Education costs don’t rise slowly - they jump.
A college degree that cost a few lakhs a decade ago now costs tens of lakhs.
Professional courses, global exposure, private universities - the expectations keep growing.
And for parents in their 30s and early 40s, time feels both abundant and scarce.
“We still have time,” we tell ourselves.
But not as much as we think.
The Silent Pressure of “Doing Enough”
Most parents don’t fear markets.
They fear falling short.
- Will we need to compromise on our child’s education?
- Will rising costs catch us unprepared?
- Will we have to choose between our own retirement and our child’s future?
These questions don’t come with clear answers - unless there’s a plan.
The families who feel calmer aren’t earning dramatically more.
They simply started planning earlier, with clarity.
Why This Age Matters More Than Any Other
Between 30 and 45, Indian parents are at a critical junction.
Income is growing.
Responsibilities are multiplying.
But time - the most powerful financial advantage - is quietly ticking away.
This is the window where the right decisions can make education funding feel achievable instead of overwhelming.
An Invitation to Plan with Confidence
The Financial Freedom Awareness Session by The Economic Times is designed for parents who want to replace worry with clarity.
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In this FREE live session, you’ll understand:
- How to realistically plan for your child’s education in today’s India
- How inflation reshapes future education costs
- How to calculate your Financial Freedom (FIRE) number without guesswork
- How to build wealth alongside education planning - not at its expense
- How parents start planning even if they feel late
Session Details
Date: 4 January, Sunday
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Format: Live Online
Fee: Completely Free
Good parents worry.
Prepared parents plan.
Reserve your free seat and start building a future where your child’s dreams don’t depend on last-minute compromises.
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Warm regards,
The Economic Times