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How to survive redundancy at 45 and rebuild your career
Losing a job mid-career can feel like the ground has shifted, but with the right steps, it can become a turning point rather than a setback.
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What happens when your credit card expires?
When your credit card expires, it doesn’t mean your credit history ends. Here’s what really happens and how it impacts your finances.
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Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?
Systematic investment plans can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but when used to prepay loans, they may not always work in your favour.
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A simple way for gig workers to start mutual fund investing with daily SIPs as low as ₹100
A new option allows freelancers and gig workers to begin building wealth with daily SIPs starting at just ₹100.
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Stuck with a low credit score? 5 mistakes that keep it below 500
A poor score isn’t just bad luck — it often comes from repeated financial errors that can be corrected.
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Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how
Even with a moderate credit profile, careful planning and smart choices can help you get loan approval on favourable terms.
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Add-on credit cards: Meaning, benefits, risks, and how they work
An add-on credit card can be a convenient way to extend credit access to family members, but it comes with its own set of benefits and risks.
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Festival loans: How much you can borrow against gold, property, FDs, and shares
With festive seasons bringing extra spending on gifts, travel, and celebrations, borrowing against assets can be a practical way to manage costs without taking on expensive short-term loans.
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How to use your credit card to build a savings plan
A credit card can be used to do more than cash out—enjoyably, it can be an avenue towards establishing a savings plan if used wisely.
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Maximize your premium credit card: 4 smart strategies for real value
To maximize premium credit cards, strategically leverage your rewards and limit spending.
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Festive cheer: GST cuts, attractive car loans to make vehicles more affordable
The GST council has decided on 18% and 40% rates for ICE cars, while car loan rates range from 7.80 to 9.99%
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Stacking loans: Can you really have more than one personal loan?
Multiple personal loans are possible, but they come with added responsibilities and risks.
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Smart borrowing: A complete guide to choosing the right personal loan
The right personal loan can meet your needs without becoming a financial burden — here’s how to pick wisely.
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Does health insurance cover home-based cancer treatment?
Rising medical costs and patient comfort are driving demand for home-based cancer treatments — but does insurance pay for it?
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Switching tax regimes: What salaried individuals need to know during ITR filing
Taxpayers are allowed to switch between the new and the old tax regimes during the filing of returns, albeit with a condition.
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Missing the ITR deadline: Consequences and penalties
Overlooking your income tax return deadline can cost you dearly and be traumatic—here are a few facts to note.
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Banks offering highest interest rate to senior citizens for FDs
Senior citizens prefer fixed deposits for the risk-free returns they offer. They can maximize their returns by choosing the best rates that banks are offering
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GST 2.0 unveiled: Will consumption based thematic funds ride the wave?
The short to medium term, consumption-oriented thematic funds look attractive, though investors must be mindful of the higher risk from concentrated exposure
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6 things to verify before signing off on a personal loan lender
Personal loans are enticing for their speed and ease, but the wrong lender can prove costly and stressful.
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Property tax online payment: A guide to calculation and compliance
It is easier than ever before to pay your property tax online, provided you can calculate it accurately and navigate the proper portal.
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Selecting mutual funds? Avoid these common pitfalls
Mutual funds have the potential to create long-term wealth, but careless selection guarantees only disappointment and smaller returns.
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D-Remit and NPS: How the feature helps you invest faster and smarter
National Pension System subscribers can get same-day NAV credit via D-Remit, making retirement investment quicker and easier.
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How trusts help manage inheritance and secure heirs in Muslim families
A trust can help Muslim families make wealth distribution possible while being considerate of Sharia laws and furnishing financial security for future generations.
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Interest rates on FDs: List of private, public sector banks offering highest returns on 2-year deposits
IndusInd Bank offers a 7% interest rate, Axis Bank 6.6% and Bank of Baroda 6.6%
