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One day late: How much impact does it really have on your credit score?

PERSONAL-FINANCE

One day late: How much impact does it really have on your credit score?

Even small delays in payments can affect your credit health, but the extent depends on several factors.

Gold loan market surges 122% in a year: Top banks with the lowest interest rates

BUSINESS

Gold loan market surges 122% in a year: Top banks with the lowest interest rates

The gold loan market surged 122% to Rs 2.94 lakh crore, driven by high gold prices and relaxed RBI regulations, with top banks offering interest rates starting at 8.35% per annum.

Celebrate stress-free: Using personal loans smartly for festival expenses

BUSINESS

Celebrate stress-free: Using personal loans smartly for festival expenses

Festivals can strain your budget, but a well-planned personal loan can help you enjoy celebrations without financial worries.

Does marriage cancel your old Will? Here’s what happens if a partner dies

BUSINESS

Does marriage cancel your old Will? Here’s what happens if a partner dies

Understanding the legal validity of a Will made before marriage can save families from future disputes.

Beyond stocks and bonds: Exploring alternative investments to diversify in 2025

BUSINESS

Beyond stocks and bonds: Exploring alternative investments to diversify in 2025

Alternative investments offer new ways to grow wealth and reduce risk in a changing economic landscape.

Do you get capital gains exemption by reinvesting share sale proceeds?

BUSINESS

Do you get capital gains exemption by reinvesting share sale proceeds?

Reinvestment of gains on sale of stock can provide relief from taxation through certain provisions of the Income Tax Act.

Critical illness insurance in 2025: Everything you need to know before you buy

BUSINESS

Critical illness insurance in 2025: Everything you need to know before you buy

Protect your health and finances with a policy that covers major illnesses and gives peace of mind.

FD-backed credit cards: A smart way to build credit with your savings

BUSINESS

FD-backed credit cards: A smart way to build credit with your savings

Using your fixed deposit as security, you can unlock the benefits of a credit card while minimizing risks.

Credit card fraud explained: Types, detection and prevention strategies you must know

BUSINESS

Credit card fraud explained: Types, detection and prevention strategies you must know

As digital transactions grow, so do fraud risks—understanding them can help you stay protected.

Education loan for studying abroad: These banks offer loans starting at 8.25%

BUSINESS

Education loan for studying abroad: These banks offer loans starting at 8.25%

Students can compare education loan interest rates from top banks, ranging from 8.25% to 10.25%, to find the best option for studying abroad and manage their finances effectively.

Is higher health insurance cover always the smarter choice?

BUSINESS

Is higher health insurance cover always the smarter choice?

Greater sum insured may feel like greater security, but protection is not solely determined by how much your cover is.

TDS rules for post office savings explained: What investors should know

BUSINESS

TDS rules for post office savings explained: What investors should know

Knowledge of the tax rules on post office savings will enable you to plan your investments better.

Margin trading in India explained: Key rules, costs, and risks to know

BUSINESS

Margin trading in India explained: Key rules, costs, and risks to know

Margin trading allows investors to borrow funds to raise wagers on the stock market, but at great risk if not properly managed.

How many Sukanya Samriddhi accounts can you open in one family?

BUSINESS

How many Sukanya Samriddhi accounts can you open in one family?

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana permits parents to save for the future of their daughters but puts a restriction on the opening of accounts.

Don’t sign your loan agreement until you know these key details

BUSINESS

Don’t sign your loan agreement until you know these key details

A loan document is a binding agreement, and the more you understand about its nitty-gritty, the less likely you are to suffer financial trauma later.

Last chance alert for September 30: Complete these financial tasks today or miss out!

BUSINESS

Last chance alert for September 30: Complete these financial tasks today or miss out!

From routine compliance requirements like Jan Dhan account re-KYC, crucial registration renewals for charitable trusts to switch to Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) september 30 demands close attention.

Does a low credit score affect your chances of getting a visa?

BUSINESS

Does a low credit score affect your chances of getting a visa?

Most ask whether their credit history follows them when they apply for a visa abroad.

Is income tax payable on gifting a flat to your wife?

BUSINESS

Is income tax payable on gifting a flat to your wife?

Gift to your husband/wife is tax-free during transfer but future income from it has strings attached.

EPFO premature withdrawals: What the rules, penalties, and recovery process really mean

BUSINESS

EPFO premature withdrawals: What the rules, penalties, and recovery process really mean

Withdrawal of provident fund savings before retirement has stringent rules and possible penalties involved.

Should you buy life insurance in your 20s? Here’s how much to get

BUSINESS

Should you buy life insurance in your 20s? Here’s how much to get

Life insurance may not appear to be an immediate priority when you're young, but an early start will save you money and provide peace of mind.

Festive season home loan offers: Top banks' interest rates and EMIs for Rs 50 lakh loan

BUSINESS

Festive season home loan offers: Top banks' interest rates and EMIs for Rs 50 lakh loan

This festive season, top banks are offering home loans at varying interest rates ranging from 7.3% to 9%.

PPF facts you may not know: Lock-in, withdrawals, and hidden rules explained

BUSINESS

PPF facts you may not know: Lock-in, withdrawals, and hidden rules explained

The Public Provident Fund is one of India's safest saving schemes, but the majority of investors have no clue about its little-known facts.

How to correct your credit report after a settled loan

BUSINESS

How to correct your credit report after a settled loan

Old settled loans can silently pull down your credit score — here’s how to set the record straight.

Why your first market experience may be holding back your investments

BUSINESS

Why your first market experience may be holding back your investments

Where you begin your investment journey can quietly shape your portfolio decisions—often to your disadvantage.

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