covid-19 has curbed many of the freedoms that we took for granted. While the country has entered the Unlock phases, many restrictions persist.
For many, it has also taken away the sense of financial freedom, whether it is because of a sudden job loss or pay cut, or the bleak economic landscape.Financial freedom, in itself, acquires different meaning for people ar various life stages and age groups.
We look at three categories of people—the young professionals, the middle-aged workers in their 30s and 40s and the retirees—to understand how the pandemic has impacted their financial lives and the way they perceive financial freedom now.For those graduating into a recession or just starting their careers, the pandemic can mean putting any plans.