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Lesser-known tips to reduce your education loan burden

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Lesser-known tips to reduce your education loan burden

Smart ways to cut interest, repay faster, and stay debt-free after graduation

Buy now, pay later: How BNPL influences your credit score

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Buy now, pay later: How BNPL influences your credit score

Understand how short-term credit apps affect your borrowing history and future loans

Top banks offering lowest interest rates on gold loans

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Top banks offering lowest interest rates on gold loans

Punjab National Bank offers the lowest gold loan interest rate at 8.35%, followed by other banks like Indian Bank and ICICI Bank, with rates starting at 8.75% per annum.

Lost old shares or dividends? Here’s how to reclaim them via the IEPF portal

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Lost old shares or dividends? Here’s how to reclaim them via the IEPF portal

Unclaimed investments don’t vanish—India’s Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) lets you get them back with a few documents and patience.

How scammers use credit card limit upgrades to steal money with one OTP

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How scammers use credit card limit upgrades to steal money with one OTP

The “congratulations” call or SMS is a trap—never share an OTP for upgrades you didn’t start yourself.

The smart way to trim your mutual fund portfolio (without hurting returns)

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The smart way to trim your mutual fund portfolio (without hurting returns)

A straightforward guide to trimming excess schemes and sharpening your portfolio for long-term gains.

Why debt funds can power your financial goals (and how to use them right)

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Why debt funds can power your financial goals (and how to use them right)

Short- to medium-term goals can find a reliable home, tax benefits and better yields in the right debt funds.

Your online life after you: A practical guide to digital heirs and executors

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Your online life after you: A practical guide to digital heirs and executors

A practical guide to protecting everything you own online—from crypto wallets to cloud-photos—and making sure it’s covered in your estate plan.

Safe income ideas for women over 60: How to earn without big risks

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Safe income ideas for women over 60: How to earn without big risks

Simple, low-risk ways to generate steady income without taking equity-like risks.

Doorstep help for your life certificate: How seniors can submit Jeevan Pramaan without visiting a branch

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Doorstep help for your life certificate: How seniors can submit Jeevan Pramaan without visiting a branch

A simple explainer on using PSB Alliance and India Post Payments Bank to file your Digital Life Certificate from home in 2025.

Automating family finances: Bills, SIPs and safety nets

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Automating family finances: Bills, SIPs and safety nets

Set it once, forget the stress — how automation can make your money life easier

Personal loans, credit cards, gold loans, and home loans: Pros and cons you should know

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Personal loans, credit cards, gold loans, and home loans: Pros and cons you should know

Each of these borrowing tools has its place-and its traps. Here's what really works in your favour and what doesn't.

Money lessons by age 5, 10 and 15: A parent’s roadmap

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Money lessons by age 5, 10 and 15: A parent’s roadmap

A simple guide to raising financially smart kids, one stage at a time.

Buying a home? Learn these home loan terms before you sign

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Buying a home? Learn these home loan terms before you sign

Learn the must-know home-loan terms—rate type, benchmark, spread, resets and fees—so you lock in the right EMI and avoid any hidden costs.

Cut your home loan EMI: Simple moves for big savings

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Cut your home loan EMI: Simple moves for big savings

A practical guide to easing monthly payments without derailing long-term goals.

Home loan interest rates: fixed vs. floating — what’s right for you?

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Home loan interest rates: fixed vs. floating — what’s right for you?

Understand the difference between fixed and floating home loan rates to choose the one that best fits your budget and comfort with risk.

Avoid these credit card mistakes before they cost you

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Avoid these credit card mistakes before they cost you

Learn how to avoid common credit card mistakes that can damage your score, pile up interest, and derail your financial goals.

Smart BNPL use: Low EMIs, fewer plans, no missed dues

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Smart BNPL use: Low EMIs, fewer plans, no missed dues

Easy monthly payments can tempt overspending—keeping your Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) use small and planned protects your budget and credit score.

The smart way to pick a home loan that fits your life

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The smart way to pick a home loan that fits your life

A smart home loan isn’t just about the lowest rate—it’s about picking terms that fit your life and finances.

Personal loan or credit card EMI: Which truly costs less?

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Personal loan or credit card EMI: Which truly costs less?

A quick guide to choosing the cheaper option when you must borrow.

Personal loan or mortgage: How to choose the right loan for your needs

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Personal loan or mortgage: How to choose the right loan for your needs

A clear comparison to help you decide which financing option suits your needs.

Small moves, big impact: Keep your credit score over 700

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Small moves, big impact: Keep your credit score over 700

A high credit score helps you qualify for loans faster, get lower interest rates, and access higher credit limits. Here’s how to maintain it consistently.

How to verify your financial advisor’s Sebi registration

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How to verify your financial advisor’s Sebi registration

Before you trust anyone with your money, make sure they’re registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Borrowing against gold: Pick between a loan and an overdraft

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Borrowing against gold: Pick between a loan and an overdraft

A simple guide to choosing the right option based on how much, how long, and how often you need money.

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