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What is a cash advance on a credit card? Pros and cons explained

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What is a cash advance on a credit card? Pros and cons explained

A cash advance lets you pull cash from your credit card when you are short of money. It is quick, but it is usually expensive. Here’s the simple version.

Before you borrow: The real cost of personal loans

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Before you borrow: The real cost of personal loans

A quick guide to understanding what you really pay when you borrow via a personal loan. Knowing every cost before signing the dotted line could save you thousands of rupees.

Steady jobs, stronger loans: How your job and experience shape loan approvals

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Steady jobs, stronger loans: How your job and experience shape loan approvals

Lenders read your employment history as a proxy for repayment stability—longer tenure and credible experience usually mean easier approvals and better terms.

What the new NPS rules mean for your retirement savings

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What the new NPS rules mean for your retirement savings

A quick guide to how the latest changes could affect your money. If you use NPS for long-term retirement goals, this is the moment to revisit your plan.

Five reasons Indian insurers deny claims, and how to avoid them

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Five reasons Indian insurers deny claims, and how to avoid them

Many Indians believe their insurance claim will be settled as long as premiums are paid on time. But insurers routinely reject claims for avoidable errors, missing details and overlooked rules that customers rarely notice until it is too late.

SGB premature exit today: RBI announces Rs 12,350 redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-III

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SGB premature exit today: RBI announces Rs 12,350 redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-III

Since this particular series was issued on November 13, 2018, the upcoming redemption date marks one of the scheduled early exit opportunities.

Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-VII matures on November 13; investors set for massive 288% return

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Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-VII matures on November 13; investors set for massive 288% return

The bonds were designed to mature after eight years, meaning investors will now receive their final payout exactly on the maturity date.

IDV in motor insurance: How to pick a value that actually reflects your car

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IDV in motor insurance: How to pick a value that actually reflects your car

A car’s IDV looks like just another number on the policy, but it decides both your premium and the maximum payout after theft or total loss. Picking the right value can save money without risking an underpaid claim.

KYC on hold? The quickest way to fix your mutual fund or demat account online

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KYC on hold? The quickest way to fix your mutual fund or demat account online

A quick guide to fixing KYC mismatches so your investments don’t get frozen.

Increase UPI limits on PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm and more

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Increase UPI limits on PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm and more

Banks set different caps, and apps follow those rules, so knowing where to change the limit saves time and failed-payment stress.

Opening a joint account with parents or a spouse? Read these five rules

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Opening a joint account with parents or a spouse? Read these five rules

A joint account can make money management easier for couples, parents and adult children, or business partners. But the rights you pick at the start decide how safe, flexible and dispute-proof the account really is.

Why serious illnesses demand more than a standard health policy

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Why serious illnesses demand more than a standard health policy

Regular health insurance pays hospital bills, but it cannot replace lost income or cover long- term lifestyle costs after a major diagnosis. A critical illness policy steps in with a lump-sum payout that gives families breathing room when treatment disrupts normal life.

RBI complaint portal: How to escalate and get results

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RBI complaint portal: How to escalate and get results

A clear path exists when your bank, NBFC or payment app simply will not resolve an issue.

Maximize Returns: 7 Small Finance Banks with attractive FD rates

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Maximize Returns: 7 Small Finance Banks with attractive FD rates

Small finance banks offer higher FD interest rates (7.1-7.65%) than larger banks (6.45%), with DICGC insurance cover up to Rs 5 lakh, but may carry higher credit risk.

How to know if you’re saving enough for retirement

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How to know if you’re saving enough for retirement

A quick, no-jargon check to see if your monthly saving, investing, and debt choices will actually fund the life you want after work.

Reclaiming forgotten money: How to retrieve funds lying in old bank accounts

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Reclaiming forgotten money: How to retrieve funds lying in old bank accounts

A simple guide to help you recover money from accounts you stopped using years ago.

Government vs Corporate Bonds: What's the right investment avenue for you?

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Government vs Corporate Bonds: What's the right investment avenue for you?

Bonds remain a cornerstone of diversified portfolios, offering stability in volatile markets. Government bonds provide safety, while corporate bonds offer higher yields, but with added risks; understanding the differences is key for investors.

Large cash deposits: What triggers a tax notice, and how to stay safe

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Large cash deposits: What triggers a tax notice, and how to stay safe

A quick guide to the rules, the red flags, and the simple steps that keep you compliant.

PPF vs FD: Which one should you pick for the long haul?

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PPF vs FD: Which one should you pick for the long haul?

A simple comparison to help you choose the better long-term home for your savings.

PAN-Aadhaar linking: Do it before January 1 to avoid disruptions

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PAN-Aadhaar linking: Do it before January 1 to avoid disruptions

An inoperative PAN can block key transactions and trigger higher TDS—here’s the quick way to link.

Choosing health insurance: The right plan to buy at every age

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Choosing health insurance: The right plan to buy at every age

A clear, practical guide to how your needs change and which cover fits best.

New Aadhaar app Launched: Securely store and share your digital ID

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New Aadhaar app Launched: Securely store and share your digital ID

The new Aadhaar app by UIDAI securely stores and shares Aadhaar cards digitally, offering a paperless experience, biometric lock, and easy sharing of verifiable credentials and QR codes.

NPS in 2025: Myths, mindsets and the new flexibility

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NPS in 2025: Myths, mindsets and the new flexibility

How the National Pension System has changed in 2025, what the new 100% equity and “multiple schemes” options mean, and how an average saver can use NPS for steady, long-term retirement wealth.

Stop buying jewellery. Here are four smarter ways to invest in gold

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Stop buying jewellery. Here are four smarter ways to invest in gold

Why gold still matters in 2025, and how ordinary savers can use modern, low-cost options instead of buying heavy jewellery that never delivers real returns.

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