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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.

Why ‘zero forex’ cards aren’t always as free as they sound

BUSINESS

Why ‘zero forex’ cards aren’t always as free as they sound

No forex markup sounds great, but the real charges often hide in exchange rates, dynamic currency conversion and fine print.

Want growth without the panic? How multi-asset funds try to steady the ride

BUSINESS

Want growth without the panic? How multi-asset funds try to steady the ride

They mix equity, debt and gold in one fund so you don’t have to keep adjusting your portfolio every few months.

Thinking of quitting your job to start a business? Plan for the missing salary first

BUSINESS

Thinking of quitting your job to start a business? Plan for the missing salary first

Entrepreneurship sounds exciting, but the real shock often comes from losing a steady monthly income.

Systematic transfer plan: Smart wealth tool or just a safety net?

BUSINESS

Systematic transfer plan: Smart wealth tool or just a safety net?

An STP can help you move money into equity gradually, but it’s not a magic formula. It’s a method, not a guarantee.

First paycheque in hand? Here’s how to build your money plan from day one

BUSINESS

First paycheque in hand? Here’s how to build your money plan from day one

That first paycheque feels like freedom. What you do with it can shape your financial life for years.

Short-term or long-term loan: Which one really works better for you?

BUSINESS

Short-term or long-term loan: Which one really works better for you?

Choosing the right loan tenure is not about the lowest EMI. It is about the total cost, your cash flow and how much stress you want in your life.

How to lock your Aadhaar biometrics and reduce the risk of fraud

BUSINESS

How to lock your Aadhaar biometrics and reduce the risk of fraud

It takes just a few minutes to add an extra layer of security to your Aadhaar. Most people simply don’t realise they can.

Thinking of taking a gold loan? Read this before you pledge your jewellery

BUSINESS

Thinking of taking a gold loan? Read this before you pledge your jewellery

It’s one of the quickest ways to raise money in India, but speed should not replace understanding.

The credit card charges that quietly drain your wallet

BUSINESS

The credit card charges that quietly drain your wallet

Paying just the minimum due feels harmless. It rarely is.

Want to close your personal loan sooner? Here’s how to actually make it happen

BUSINESS

Want to close your personal loan sooner? Here’s how to actually make it happen

Reducing your principal early is the simplest way to save interest. Yet most borrowers focus only on the EMI.

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