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Need a personal loan fast? These details can make or break your approval
When money is tight, waiting endlessly for a loan decision can be stressful.
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Spot something off in your credit report? Fixing it matters more than you think
A small error on your credit report can quietly block loans, cards, and better interest rates.
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Your critical illness claim was turned down? Don’t shut the file just yet
A rejection letter is not the same as a final verdict.
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Leaving NPS: When you can take more cash, and when you cannot
NPS is not a complete lock-in, but the exit rules are stricter than most people expect unless your corpus is small or you are claiming after death.
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NPS exit made practical: Choosing the annuity that actually works for you
The big NPS decision is not just how much you withdraw, but what kind of monthly income you are locking in for years.
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Big fat wedding, small insurance appeal: Why couples still skip this cover
Wedding insurance remains an afterthought despite the steeply increasing cost of weddings.
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Before you sign that insurance form, telling the truth can save you a lot of trouble
What you choose to say while buying insurance often matters more than you realise later.
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Closing a credit card sounds simple, but your credit score may feel it
Shutting down a credit card often feels like a clean, responsible move, but it can quietly affect your credit score.
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How much do you really need to earn to get a personal loan approved
The minimum income for a personal loan is not a single number, and that surprises many borrowers.
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Refund on hold after filing taxes? Here’s how to clear the roadblocks
That message from the Income Tax Department can be unsettling, but it usually comes with a fixable reason.
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EPF withdrawals made simpler: When you can take money out and what it really costs you
EPFO’s streamlined withdrawal rules have made access easier, but timing, tax treatment and long-term impact still matter more than most people realise.
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Banks, P2P lending or DeFi: Which one actually works in real life?
Your cheapest option is not always your safest one, and the “future of finance” is not one single lane.
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A money superpower you have in your 20s, not in 40s
Quick question: what’s cooler? Buying the latest phone now, or having the freedom to buy anything you want later? Investing early is how you get there. Today we’ll break down how starting with even small amounts can grow into something massive, thanks to the power of compounding, long‑term investing, even after some scary market dips.
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What cyber insurance really covers in everyday digital and ID fraud cases
Cyber insurance is starting to show up everywhere—from bank add-ons to health policy riders. It can help, but only if you understand what it actually pays for, and the situations where it quietly refuses claims.
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Got a message from the tax department? It may be time to revise your return
That unexpected message from the Income Tax Department can be unsettling, but it does not always mean trouble.
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New Income Tax Act to roll out from April 1: Here's what CBDT chief told tax officials
Calling 2026 a year of "special significance" for the department, the CBDT chief urged the officials for their "readiness, understanding of the law and shared confidence in its implementation".
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What loan apps really see when you give them contacts and photo access
Instant loan apps often ask for sweeping permissions that go far beyond what’s needed to process a loan. Once you hand over that data, you may not be able to control where it goes—or how it’s used.
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When a credit card balance transfer helps—and when it makes things worse
Moving debt to a lower-interest card can buy you time and money. Used casually, it can also keep you stuck in a loop of minimum payments and mounting stress.
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Why following SWP rules doesn’t always protect your retirement
Many investors set up an SWP with a sensible number and a sensible fund, and still end up short. The problem usually isn’t that the SWP was reckless. It’s that the plan around it was too rigid.
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What is SIP in mutual funds and how does it work?
No need to time the market or track it daily. SIPs build discipline, average costs over market cycles, and make long-term investing effortless.
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Why keeping an eye on your credit report matters more than you think
You may feel fine today, but silent problems can build unnoticed. Just as routine health checks catch issues early, regular credit report monitoring helps you spot financial damage before it becomes expensive or irreversible.
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When your health insurance claim is rejected for “non-disclosure”: What to do next
A non-disclosure rejection can feel accusatory at exactly the wrong time, but it is often a documentation dispute rather than a final verdict. A calm, well-organised response with the right medical records and timelines can materially improve your chances.
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Why revolving credit card balances quietly derail your home loan plans
Even when you never miss a payment, carrying unpaid credit card balances month after month can reduce how much home loan a bank is willing to offer—or block approval altogether.
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Why having more than one UAN can quietly mess up your EPF, and how to fix it
Multiple job changes can leave you with two UANs without you even realising it. It doesn’t just look messy on paper—it can slow transfers, complicate withdrawals, and leave old EPF balances forgotten.
