BUSINESS
Fixing your credit score fast: a step-by-step guide to filing disputes
A correct credit report matters — here’s a practical, five-step approach to disputing errors and protecting your score.
BUSINESS
Document fraud is on the rise: Here’s how to protect your money and identity
Forged or stolen documents can cost individuals heavily—understanding how fraud happens and ways to stay safe is the best defence.
BUSINESS
Life insurance claim delays: What insurers won’t tell you
Claim settlement is the most crucial part of life insurance, yet many families face hurdles—here’s how to ensure a smoother process.
BUSINESS
Airport lounge access via credit cards is shrinking—are you affected?
Many travellers are finding their cards no longer give lounge access—here’s why it happens and how to deal with it.
BUSINESS
Best 3-Year FD rates: Public and private sector banks compared
IndusInd Bank offers the highest 3-year FD rate at 6.65 percent, while SBI and other banks offer rates between 6.25-6.6 percent, with returns calculated for a Rs 1 lakh investment.
BUSINESS
Can buy now pay later really help build your credit score?
Buy now, pay later services are gaining popularity among new borrowers, but do they actually help create a healthy credit profile?
BUSINESS
Midlife money crunch: Why the 40s feel like a financial tightrope
Mid-career professionals face mounting uncertainty as rising costs, limited savings, and career risks collide.
BUSINESS
Unified Pension Scheme: What VRS employees need to know about payouts
The Unified Pension Scheme promises clarity on voluntary retirement, payout timelines, and assured benefits, but employees must understand the rules before opting in.
BUSINESS
Interest rates on FDs: Top banks offering highest one-year fixed deposit rates
IndusInd Bank offers 6.99% interest on 1-year FDs, while HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Punjab National Bank offer 6.6%, and SBI offers 6.45% interest rate on 1-year FDs.
BUSINESS
What happens to SCSS joint accounts when the primary holder passes away
In knowing SCSS regulations lies the secret to ensuring that money management is seamless, and complications are avoided for remaining account holders.
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Can you save Rs1 crore in 10 years? Here’s the monthly SIP required
A simple math will give you the amount you must invest every month to reach this sky-high amount.
BUSINESS
5 clever ways to get the most out of your credit card on grocery shopping
With the right approach, your daily grocery runs can help you save big and earn rewards that ease your monthly budget.
BUSINESS
Festive season personal loan options: Top banks with lowest interest rates
Top banks offer personal loans with interest rates starting from 9.98% to 13.75% for a 1-year tenure.
BUSINESS
How to build a reliable emergency fund in 7 simple steps
A financial cushion gets you ready for life's surprise twists and turns and saves you from going into debt when emergencies occur.
BUSINESS
Practical ways to save money and strengthen your small business
Money-saving habits can help business owners cut costs, increase their cash flow, and make companies more stable in times of uncertainty.
BUSINESS
Gold rates today (Sept 24): Check out yellow metal's city-wise trends in 22K & 24K
Gold prices remained in focus today as investors tracked both global cues and domestic demand. Rates for 22-karat and 24-karat gold saw slight fluctuations, reflecting currency movements, international market trends, and festive buying interest in India.
BUSINESS
Should you copy professional fund managers? Here’s what retail investors need to know
Tracking the actions of professionals may seem enticing, but there are key issues.
BUSINESS
The hidden swipe cost: How credit card interchange fees affect you
Every card transaction comes with a behind-the-scenes cost—here’s what it means for merchants and customers.
BUSINESS
Maximize your NRE fixed deposit returns: Top banks with highest interest rates
Top 10 banks offering highest interest rates on NRE fixed deposits for NRIs, with IndusInd Bank leading at 7 percent, followed by others like Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI at lower rates.
BUSINESS
Smart strategies to break free from debt stress
Practical tips can take you to manage loans, remain stress-free, and achieve long-term financial stability.
BUSINESS
Surviving an IT layoff: A guide to managing your money wisely
Layoffs can shatter your cash flow, but money sense and wise money management can sustain you and prepare you for the future.
BUSINESS
Tax audit deadline nears: Will Finance Ministry grant an extension?
Chartered accountants and trade bodies demand more time as compliance workload and portal issues mount.
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Do fintech personal loans make sense for you? Here’s what to know
Fintech lenders offer convenience and speed but risks and costs need to be considered before joining.
BUSINESS
Home loans: Here are best rates offered by housing finance companies
Housing finance companies offer home loans at 7.45 percent to 9 percent interest, with competitive rates for borrowers with good credit scores.
