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The impact of inflation on your emergency fund: How much is enough in 2025?

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The impact of inflation on your emergency fund: How much is enough in 2025?

The impact of inflation on your emergency fund: How much is enough in 2025?

How much health insurance do you need in your 30s? Know how to choose the right medical insurance policy

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How much health insurance do you need in your 30s? Know how to choose the right medical insurance policy

Early planning for health insurance ensures better coverage at lower premiums while safeguarding your financial future.

How to update your Aadhaar card online for free

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How to update your Aadhaar card online for free

UIDAI allows residents to update certain Aadhaar details online at no cost for a limited period.

Maximise your FD returns: Small finance banks offering higher interest rates on FDs for two-year tenure

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Maximise your FD returns: Small finance banks offering higher interest rates on FDs for two-year tenure

Small Finance Banks offer higher FD interest rates than traditional banks, with Suryoday Small Finance Bank topping the list at 8.15% for 2-year FDs.

How to Trump-proof your investments

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How to Trump-proof your investments

How can I shield my portfolio from uncertainty? The answer begins with smart diversification, and having timeless assets like gold in the portfolio.

How to withdraw PF money without UAN: Everything you need to know

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How to withdraw PF money without UAN: Everything you need to know

You can withdraw your PF even without a UAN—here's how the process works and what you will require.

Personal loan vs credit card: Which is for you?

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Personal loan vs credit card: Which is for you?

From interest rates to convenience, here's how personal loans measure up against credit cards as a borrowing option.

Big overseas spends can cost you at tax time: What travellers and businesses should know

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Big overseas spends can cost you at tax time: What travellers and businesses should know

From vacations in style to business trips, high foreign expenses can attract TCS and tax scrutiny—here's how to stay compliant.

Health insurance didn’t cover your hospital bill upfront? Here’s why you had to pay first

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Health insurance didn’t cover your hospital bill upfront? Here’s why you had to pay first

Delays in approvals, exclusions, and non-network hospitals often lead to unexpected out-of-pocket costs.

Want to know your credit score? Here's how to get your free report online

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Want to know your credit score? Here's how to get your free report online

You can get one free credit report per annum from each bureau — here's how.

Avoid loan stress: Use an EMI calculator before you borrow

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Avoid loan stress: Use an EMI calculator before you borrow

EMI calculators inform you where you stand before you take the loan.

Beyond high returns: How to evaluate risk before investing in NCDs

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Beyond high returns: How to evaluate risk before investing in NCDs

The starting point for assessing NCD risk is its credit rating. All NCD issuers are rated by Sebi-accredited rating agencies, such as CRISIL, ICRA, and CARE. These ratings range from AAA (highest safety) to D (default).

Home loan rates fall below 7.5%; here is what top banks are offering

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Home loan rates fall below 7.5%; here is what top banks are offering

Home loan interest rates have dipped below 7.5% following RBI's 100 bps repo rate cut this year, with rates ranging from 7.3% to 8% for a Rs 50-lakh loan

Valuations, volatility and the velocity of capital: The new trilemma for investors

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Valuations, volatility and the velocity of capital: The new trilemma for investors

This could present investors with a new opportunity provided they chart a safe course. This requires not just optimism but informed strategy.

ITR filing 2025: Submitted your income tax return? Here’s how to check the refund status

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ITR filing 2025: Submitted your income tax return? Here’s how to check the refund status

ITR filing: Taxpayers can check the status of the refunds due on the income tax department’s official e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in).

What if your PAN is made inoperative? Fixes and penalties detailed

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What if your PAN is made inoperative? Fixes and penalties detailed

If you failed to meet the deadline for linking your PAN to Aadhaar, here's what it can do to your money—and how you can fix it now.

Gift tax 2025: When are they exempt and when taxed?

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Gift tax 2025: When are they exempt and when taxed?

Know the conditions under which you pay no tax—and when you’re liable to report a gift.

How to increase your CIBIL score to more than 750 in six months

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How to increase your CIBIL score to more than 750 in six months

Good credit behaviour can improve your score—here's what to focus on.

Education Loan: A list of banks offering loans starting at 8.25% to study abroad

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Education Loan: A list of banks offering loans starting at 8.25% to study abroad

Education loans for studying abroad cover a range of expenses including tuition fees, living costs, laptops, books and travel

Aadhaar explained: 20 important questions about your digital ID answered

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Aadhaar explained: 20 important questions about your digital ID answered

Your Aadhaar number is the key to your digital identity and entry to critical services in India. Here's what you need to know.

PAN card explained: Answers to 20 key questions about your financial ID

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PAN card explained: Answers to 20 key questions about your financial ID

Your Permanent Account Number is the key to banking, tax return, and financial identity—here's the lowdown.

How a credit card loan works and when it’s better than a personal loan

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How a credit card loan works and when it’s better than a personal loan

From instant approval to flexible tenures, here's how credit card loans can provide relief when you need instant cash—without harming your credit score if used wisely.

Best credit cards for seniors citizens in 2025: No-fee and low-fee cards

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Best credit cards for seniors citizens in 2025: No-fee and low-fee cards

Looking for secure, low-fee credit cards after retirement? These are the best to opt for.

Income tax: Deductions and exemptions you can claim even under the new tax regime

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Income tax: Deductions and exemptions you can claim even under the new tax regime

Corporate NPS contribution, employers’ contribution to EPF and tax breaks on housing loan interest in the case of let-out properties are some of the key tax breaks that even the new regime allows.

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