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Dating and marriage money red flags you should not ignore

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Dating and marriage money red flags you should not ignore

The financial warning signs that matter long before joint accounts, EMIs, and shared goals enter the picture

Digital payments go wrong sometimes: What your bank will do, what it won’t, and how to dispute it properly

BUSINESS

Digital payments go wrong sometimes: What your bank will do, what it won’t, and how to dispute it properly

When a UPI payment fails or lands in the wrong place, the fastest fix usually comes from knowing the exact path to follow and the timelines banks are expected to meet.

How to choose between a recurring deposit and SIP when your income is unpredictable

BUSINESS

How to choose between a recurring deposit and SIP when your income is unpredictable

When income arrives in fits and starts, the smartest saving plan is the one you can stick with, not the one that looks best on paper.

Using one credit card to pay another: What to watch out for

BUSINESS

Using one credit card to pay another: What to watch out for

It is not a loophole, it is a strategy when used with planning and restraint.

The truth about inactive bank accounts you rarely hear about

BUSINESS

The truth about inactive bank accounts you rarely hear about

That forgotten bank account you haven’t touched in a while may be doing more behind the scenes than you think.

How to travel more and spend less this festive season

BUSINESS

How to travel more and spend less this festive season

Year-end holidays feel expensive, but a few smart tweaks can quietly shave off a big chunk of your travel budget.

Before the baby arrives: Five money talks that make parenting easier

BUSINESS

Before the baby arrives: Five money talks that make parenting easier

A practical set of conversations that helps couples align on cash flow, risk protection, and long-term goals before a child changes everything.

How sweep-in fixed deposits can put idle cash to work without locking it away

BUSINESS

How sweep-in fixed deposits can put idle cash to work without locking it away

A sweep-in setup helps you earn fixed-deposit-like returns on surplus cash while keeping day-to-day liquidity in your savings account.

How to get your money game right

BUSINESS

How to get your money game right

Build a financial plan that actually works- set clear goals, understand your risk, budget smartly and invest wisely.

Why a 750 plus credit score quietly saves you money every time you swipe

BUSINESS

Why a 750 plus credit score quietly saves you money every time you swipe

Good credit is not about bragging rights, it is about paying less for the same card.

Why maternity insurance works only if you plan ahead

BUSINESS

Why maternity insurance works only if you plan ahead

Buying maternity cover early is less about pregnancy planning and more about financial sanity.

When a recovery agent knocks on your door know your rights before you panic

BUSINESS

When a recovery agent knocks on your door know your rights before you panic

RBI rules give borrowers more protection than most people realise.

What really goes into your credit score and why it changes so often

BUSINESS

What really goes into your credit score and why it changes so often

A simple, human explanation of how lenders judge your financial behaviour behind the scenes.

Room rent limits in health insurance in 2025: How sub-limits and co-pay clauses can cut your claim payout

BUSINESS

Room rent limits in health insurance in 2025: How sub-limits and co-pay clauses can cut your claim payout

Your sum insured can look generous on paper, but three common clauses can still turn a “cashless” claim into a sizeable out-of-pocket bill.

Home loan savings in 2025: Balance transfer vs part-prepayment vs tenure reset, what cuts interest the most

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Home loan savings in 2025: Balance transfer vs part-prepayment vs tenure reset, what cuts interest the most

If your home loan still feels heavy despite all the talk of rate cuts, the issue may not be the EMI. It is usually the lever you are pulling, and when you are pulling it.

Why retirement plans fail when comfort matters most

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Why retirement plans fail when comfort matters most

Retirement problems rarely appear overnight, they build quietly through small mistakes made years earlier.

How to pick a business credit card that actually works for you

BUSINESS

How to pick a business credit card that actually works for you

A business credit card should simplify expenses, not quietly add to your stress.

Why your credit card application failed even with a solid credit score

BUSINESS

Why your credit card application failed even with a solid credit score

You checked your score, felt confident, applied for the card and still got rejected. If that left you confused, you are definitely not the only one.

The real cost of pet ownership in India in 2025: A practical budgeting guide for pet parents

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The real cost of pet ownership in India in 2025: A practical budgeting guide for pet parents

A pet is not a one-time spend, it is a long-term monthly commitment with occasional big-ticket surprises.

The true cost of home ownership in India in 2025: Beyond the sticker price

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The true cost of home ownership in India in 2025: Beyond the sticker price

From stamp duty and loan interest to maintenance, taxes and repairs, the real cost of owning a home is far higher than the price you agree to pay on paper.

Financial therapy for money fights: How to stop arguing about the same things

BUSINESS

Financial therapy for money fights: How to stop arguing about the same things

If money keeps triggering fights or guilt, the problem may not be your budget but your relationship with money.

Choosing a life insurer that will stand by your family

BUSINESS

Choosing a life insurer that will stand by your family

The right life insurer is not the cheapest one, but the one your family can actually rely on when it matters most.

Five year-end getaways that fit every travel budget

BUSINESS

Five year-end getaways that fit every travel budget

Whether you want a quick escape or a big break, year-end travel has options that do not demand overspending.

Why your credit score refuses to move up

BUSINESS

Why your credit score refuses to move up

If your credit score is stuck below 500, chances are it is not bad luck but a few repeat mistakes quietly pulling it down.

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