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Loan options for senior citizens: How to borrow wisely in retirement

BUSINESS

Loan options for senior citizens: How to borrow wisely in retirement

Even without a salary, retirees can still get loans, but the decision needs extra caution.

How to invest in direct mutual funds for your child

BUSINESS

How to invest in direct mutual funds for your child

You can build a long-term corpus in your child’s name, but a few small steps now can save confusion later.

What is a pre-approved personal loan, and should you consider taking one?

BUSINESS

What is a pre-approved personal loan, and should you consider taking one?

It feels like free money waiting in your banking app, but there’s more to it than the word “approved.”

Buying a plot? Do these checks before you pay

BUSINESS

Buying a plot? Do these checks before you pay

A few basic legal checks can save you from years of stress, delays and court cases.

Aadhaar PAN link: Follow this guide to avoid higher TDS

BUSINESS

Aadhaar PAN link: Follow this guide to avoid higher TDS

The Income Tax Department says an unlinked PAN can become inoperative, leading to higher tax deductions and delays in refunds.

Are you eligible for a TDS refund on fixed deposit interest? Here’s how to claim it

BUSINESS

Are you eligible for a TDS refund on fixed deposit interest? Here’s how to claim it

If your bank has deducted tax on your FD interest, that money may still be yours. You just need to know how to get it back.

Don’t forget this step: How to add a nominee to your bank account, mutual funds and EPF online

BUSINESS

Don’t forget this step: How to add a nominee to your bank account, mutual funds and EPF online

It takes a few minutes now and can save your family months of stress later

Hitting your UPI limit? Here’s how to raise it

BUSINESS

Hitting your UPI limit? Here’s how to raise it

Daily caps can feel frustrating, but in many cases your bank — not the app — decides how much you can really send

How to use Paytm, PhonePe or GPay to pay your income tax online

BUSINESS

How to use Paytm, PhonePe or GPay to pay your income tax online

You can now clear your income tax dues using UPI in just a few minutes, without touching net banking

Buying a new flat? Don’t ignore these hidden costs

BUSINESS

Buying a new flat? Don’t ignore these hidden costs

The price in the brochure is rarely the final amount you end up paying.

Want to retire at 45? Here’s the real number you need in India

BUSINESS

Want to retire at 45? Here’s the real number you need in India

Walking away from work at 45 or 50 sounds liberating, but the real question is whether your numbers can support that freedom for decades.

Stuck between breaking your FD or taking a personal loan? Here’s what actually costs less

BUSINESS

Stuck between breaking your FD or taking a personal loan? Here’s what actually costs less

Both options give you quick cash, but the real difference lies in how much interest you end up paying.

NPS auto or active choice? How to decide what suits you

BUSINESS

NPS auto or active choice? How to decide what suits you

One option runs on autopilot. The other lets you take the wheel. The right choice depends on how involved you want to be

Thinking of closing a credit card? Here’s what it can do to your credit score

BUSINESS

Thinking of closing a credit card? Here’s what it can do to your credit score

Shutting a card may feel tidy, but it can quietly affect your credit profile in ways you didn’t expect.

Thinking of early retirement in 2026? First, find your real financial independence target

BUSINESS

Thinking of early retirement in 2026? First, find your real financial independence target

If you want work to become optional, you need one clear number before you take the leap

How to use your credit card wisely and improve your credit score

BUSINESS

How to use your credit card wisely and improve your credit score

Your credit card can quietly improve your credit score. Or it can quietly damage it. The difference is usually just a few habits.

How to read and understand your credit report in India

BUSINESS

How to read and understand your credit report in India

Your credit report is not just a score. It is a detailed record of how you have handled money over the years, and lenders read it carefully.

Paying for gold monthly? Read this before enrolling

BUSINESS

Paying for gold monthly? Read this before enrolling

Gold saving schemes look simple and attractive. But unless you understand the fine print, the final payout may not match your expectations.

Retirement healthcare planning in India: What you need to get right

BUSINESS

Retirement healthcare planning in India: What you need to get right

Medical inflation is rising fast. A clear health funding plan is as important as a retirement corpus.

Personal loan scams: Traps borrowers keep falling into

BUSINESS

Personal loan scams: Traps borrowers keep falling into

When you’re in a hurry for money, it’s easy to believe the wrong person. That’s exactly what scammers count on.

Small personal loans using Aadhaar card: Here’s how it really works

BUSINESS

Small personal loans using Aadhaar card: Here’s how it really works

Borrowers should always approach RBI-registred lending platforms before submitting their personal documents to get small personal loans.

How seniors can build steady income, manage rising expenses

BUSINESS

How seniors can build steady income, manage rising expenses

The good news is that a few clear financial steps can make retirement much more secure.

Are you overspending because of Buy Now Pay Later?

BUSINESS

Are you overspending because of Buy Now Pay Later?

BNPL involves making fixed monthly commitments, and levies strict rules upon missed repayments.

Using credit card to pay EMIs: When it works and when it backfires?

BUSINESS

Using credit card to pay EMIs: When it works and when it backfires?

Using a credit card feels like a quick fix. If you repay the entire bill before the due date, you might escape interest. In that narrow scenario, it works as a short-term bridge.

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