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High-yield fixed deposits: Small finance banks are offering attractive interest rates on 3-year FDs

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High-yield fixed deposits: Small finance banks are offering attractive interest rates on 3-year FDs

Small Finance Banks offer higher interest rates on fixed deposits compared to traditional banks. Suryoday Small Finance Bank tops the list at 7.75 percent

How safe is your data when applying for a personal loan online?

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How safe is your data when applying for a personal loan online?

Online loans are quick and convenient, but protecting your sensitive financial details requires caution.

Credit card traps: Mistakes that trap you in debt and how to prevent them

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Credit card traps: Mistakes that trap you in debt and how to prevent them

Responsible use of a credit card requires self-discipline—little errors can inflate into serious financial burdens if not watched.

10 common retirement-planning mistakes and how to avoid them

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10 common retirement-planning mistakes and how to avoid them

For most, building a self-sufficient life after retirement is more a hazy aspiration than a concrete plan. Saving money is only the start. Investing right will decide the course of your financial journey and goal

Closing an unused credit card: What it does to your credit score

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Closing an unused credit card: What it does to your credit score

Closing a unused card seems like cleaning up your finances, but it can affect your credit report in the wrong ways.

Simple steps to boost your credit score before taking a personal loan

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Simple steps to boost your credit score before taking a personal loan

A strong credit score is your ticket to faster loan approvals and better interest rates.

ITR processing delay: What it means if your verified return remains pending

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ITR processing delay: What it means if your verified return remains pending

Understanding why a verified return is not processed helps taxpayers remain informed and avoid unnecessary worry.

Why SIPs remain the smartest method of investing in mutual funds

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Why SIPs remain the smartest method of investing in mutual funds

SIPs combine discipline, convenience, and the power of compounding with long-term growth.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: Check home loan rates of top banks

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: Check home loan rates of top banks

Home loan rates range from 7.3% to 9%, with Canara Bank and Union Bank offering lowest rates at 7.30% for Rs 50 lakh loan.

Guard your privacy: Know how much data access you are granting insurers

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Guard your privacy: Know how much data access you are granting insurers

A health claim dispute in Valsad has raised concerns over insurers’ use of Google timelines and other digital data. Understand the laws and IRDAI rules that safeguard your privacy before granting consent.

How the Married Women’s Property Act secures wives and children from liabilities

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How the Married Women’s Property Act secures wives and children from liabilities

This 19th-century law still provides modern safeguards for women and families but remains rarely used in financial planning.

Best FD interest rates: Top private and public sector banks offering high returns on 3-year deposits

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Best FD interest rates: Top private and public sector banks offering high returns on 3-year deposits

Top banks offering high interest rates on 3-year fixed deposits include IndusInd Bank at 6.75 percent, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank at 6.6 percent.

Fire insurance for apartments: What RWA and flat owners must know

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Fire insurance for apartments: What RWA and flat owners must know

With increasing fire risk in high-rise apartment complexes, it is essential that residents and housing societies learn about how apartment fire insurance operates.

ITR refund delays: Key reasons taxpayers should be aware of

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ITR refund delays: Key reasons taxpayers should be aware of

Refunds are usually sent smoothly after income tax return filing, but the majority of taxpayers witness untimely delays. Below are the leading reasons why your ITR refund is delayed and how to deal with them.

Investing stress-free: 6 low-volatility plays to look at

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Investing stress-free: 6 low-volatility plays to look at

In an uncertain market, these low-volatility investment opportunities guarantee movement and protection of capital.

RBI's 8.05% Floating-Rate Bond: A smarter alternative to bank FDs?

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RBI's 8.05% Floating-Rate Bond: A smarter alternative to bank FDs?

Bank FD rates are falling, but the RBI's Floating Rate Savings Bond (FRSB) is currently yielding 8.05%—will it prove to be the smarter choice?

How NRIs can invest in India: Demat accounts, mutual funds, and GIFT City explained

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How NRIs can invest in India: Demat accounts, mutual funds, and GIFT City explained

India’s growing economy and evolving financial markets offer Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) multiple avenues for investment, but choosing the right one depends on goals, regulations, and access.

How credit cards trick you into overspending

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How credit cards trick you into overspending

Convenience and flexibility make credit cards appealing, but they also influence our psychology in ways that often lead to overspending.

HDFC Bank downtime alert! Phone, SMS, WhatsApp banking to be unavailable on THESE dates

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HDFC Bank downtime alert! Phone, SMS, WhatsApp banking to be unavailable on THESE dates

Announcing to its customers the bank said, the services will be impacted due to an essential system maintenance that it is conducting to enhance banking experience for customers.

Planning early retirement: How much money is enough?

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Planning early retirement: How much money is enough?

Early retirement is an attractive dream, but it requires a well-planned financial roadmap to sustain your lifestyle without income for decades.

How to compare mutual funds: Beyond just looking at returns

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How to compare mutual funds: Beyond just looking at returns

Returns are only part of the story—other factors can make or break your investment experience.

Is the IDFC first Ashva credit card truly travel-ready? 4 key benefits explored

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Is the IDFC first Ashva credit card truly travel-ready? 4 key benefits explored

Beyond looks, this metal card offers tangible perks for frequent travellers—if you know how to unlock them.

Cheapest overseas education loans: Public sector banks offer interest rates starting at 8.25 percent

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Cheapest overseas education loans: Public sector banks offer interest rates starting at 8.25 percent

Education loans for studying abroad range from 8.25 percent to 10.25 percent interest, with Union Bank of India offering the lowest rate at 8.25 percent.

Is health insurance enough? When you might need critical illness cover

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Is health insurance enough? When you might need critical illness cover

Standard medical insurance may not be sufficient to handle the financial impact of life-threatening diseases.

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