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Cheapest education loans: Here are the top banks offering loan with interest rates starting at 8.25%

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Cheapest education loans: Here are the top banks offering loan with interest rates starting at 8.25%

Compare education loan interest rates from top banks, considering factors like processing fees and repayment terms, to find the best fit for studying abroad.

Cashless health insurance disputes: What patients should know and how to stay covered

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Cashless health insurance disputes: What patients should know and how to stay covered

Eternal battles between hospitals and insurers over cashless claim payments are leaving patients caught in the middle. Here's how you can guard yourself.

Personal loans for vacations: A smart choice or financial mistake?

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Personal loans for vacations: A smart choice or financial mistake?

Taking out a loan to fund holidays may seem like an instant pleasure in the short term, but long-term costs might exceed fleeting happiness.

Personal loans: Smart financing tool or risky debt trap?

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Personal loans: Smart financing tool or risky debt trap?

A personal loan can satisfy urgent requirements or fund possibilities, but the question of whether it is most appropriately utilized for consumption or investment will be based upon cost, risk, and self-control.

First-time taxpayers: Register and file your return online

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First-time taxpayers: Register and file your return online

Your first step in filing returns in India is registering on the e-filing portal of income tax. Just follow this step-by-step procedure.

Thinking or just started a YouTube channel? Here’s how to file your ITR this tax season

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Thinking or just started a YouTube channel? Here’s how to file your ITR this tax season

One important thing is that as income of YouTubers and influencers is from business and profession, they can’t change tax regime every year

Loan closed? Don’t forget your ‘No Dues Certificate’

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Loan closed? Don’t forget your ‘No Dues Certificate’

Clearing your personal loan isn’t the end — the No Dues Certificate is your final shield against future disputes.

Key watchouts in September 2025: ITR, NPS-UPS Switch, SBI card changes and more

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Key watchouts in September 2025: ITR, NPS-UPS Switch, SBI card changes and more

Be it tax returns and pension scheme switches to credit card reward alterations and fixed deposit closures, here's a summary of the major watchouts this month.

Bank holidays in September 2025: Check state-wise list

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Bank holidays in September 2025: Check state-wise list

Apart from these regional holidays, banks will also be closed on all Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as per RBI rules.

Small finance banks that offer the highest interest rates on fixed deposits

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Small finance banks that offer the highest interest rates on fixed deposits

Jana and Suryoday SFBs offer interest rates of up to 7.77 percent on fixed deposits with tenures of one to three years

ITR-U explained: A golden window to fix your income tax mistakes

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ITR-U explained: A golden window to fix your income tax mistakes

The Updated Return gives taxpayers up to two years to rectify errors and omissions in their original filing

Cashless treatment standoff: AHPI withdraws advisory against Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

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Cashless treatment standoff: AHPI withdraws advisory against Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Earlier, AHPI had advised member hospitals to withdraw cashless treatment facilities for policyholders of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance from September 1

Cashless row: AHPI asks Bajaj Allianz General to bring back hospitals taken off its cashless list before rolling back September 1 advisory

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Cashless row: AHPI asks Bajaj Allianz General to bring back hospitals taken off its cashless list before rolling back September 1 advisory

AHPI has indicated that it will review the advisory to stop cashless services from 1st September, which was given to its members, once the insurer resumes cashless services at various hospitals in the next couple of days.

Tax rules when selling a flat with furniture: What homeowners should know

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Tax rules when selling a flat with furniture: What homeowners should know

Bundling your home sale with fixtures and furniture can change your tax liabilities.

Why unlisted shares can be risky for retail investors

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Why unlisted shares can be risky for retail investors

High returns are tempting, but lack of transparency and liquidity make them a high-stakes bet.

Home loans: Top NBFCs that offer the lowest interest rates

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Home loans: Top NBFCs that offer the lowest interest rates

Bajaj Finserv and LIC Housing Finance top the list of non-banking companies that currently offer the cheapest home loans, with interest rates starting at 7.35-7.5 percent.

Relocating overseas? Keep your Indian term insurance active for continued protection

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Relocating overseas? Keep your Indian term insurance active for continued protection

Even when moving abroad, your Indian term plan can remain a vital financial safety net for your family.

Borrowing from a loan app? 5 smart tips to stay safe and save money

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Borrowing from a loan app? 5 smart tips to stay safe and save money

Digital lending can be convenient — but following these expert tips will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Consequences of not filing income tax returns for multiple years

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Consequences of not filing income tax returns for multiple years

Delaying your ITR can lead to penalties, legal action, and financial setbacks—here’s what you should know.

Flight delays, cancellations, health risks: How travel insurance protects you in monsoon

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Flight delays, cancellations, health risks: How travel insurance protects you in monsoon

A good travel insurance plan covers a range of monsoon-related disruptions. For instance, in the case of flight delays, policies reimburse extra expenses such as meals or refreshments during long wait at the airport

Are parental gifts taxable? Here's what the income tax laws provide

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Are parental gifts taxable? Here's what the income tax laws provide

The Income Tax Act outlines the procedures on how loans and gifts from parents are dealt with, and it would do you good to understand this so that you are not confused or taxed unnecessarily.

Why pausing SIPs during volatility can derail your wealth creation

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Why pausing SIPs during volatility can derail your wealth creation

Stopping investments in uncertain times may feel safe but could cost you in the long run.

Demat account holders: Key points to note while filing income tax returns

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Demat account holders: Key points to note while filing income tax returns

Filing income tax returns as a Demat account holder requires careful reporting of gains, dividends, and losses to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

How changing jobs can impact your personal loan approval

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How changing jobs can impact your personal loan approval

Job hopping can impact your personal loan eligibility in subtle yet unintended ways, based on lenders' opinions about your financial stability.

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