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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Travel insurance sales surge 43% YoY, led by first-time flyers, says report
Thailand was the most visited country between January and October in terms of flight bookings, followed by the UAE, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
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
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
Whether you want a quick escape or a big break, year-end travel has options that do not demand overspending.
Mother entitled to maintenance from son even if husband supports her, says Kerala HC; grants Rs 5,000 maintenance
The court directed son working in the Gulf to pay Rs 5,000 per month as maintenance to his 60-year-old mother, even though her husband was supporting her
HDFC Bank tightens debit card lounge perks
HDFC’s new lounge rules mean higher spend thresholds and a shift to voucher-based access
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.
1 out of 5 cancer patients run out of Rs 5 lakh insurance cover, says study
The higher the deduction, the lower the payout ratio in insurance claims, which often leads the family to bear significant out-of-pocket expenses for the treatment of cancer.
Bihar government releases holiday list 2026: Check full list of general, restricted holidays
It is to be noted that the dates of Muslim festivals are subject to change based on the sighting of the moon.
5 housing loan reforms homebuyers want from Budget 2026
Homebuyers want the Budget to boost affordability amid soaring property prices. Their key demands include raising interest deduction limit to Rs 5 lakh and return of Section 80EEA
Why your money plan cannot stay the same once your family grows
As life adds people, responsibilities and dreams, your finances need to grow up too.
Four numbers can wreck your money goals, how to get them right
The biggest risk in your plan may not be market volatility but wrong assumptions. Find out why.
Bitcoin declines over 5.5% this week. Why the cryptocurrency is witnessing fall in price
The market is waiting for a clearer direction, either coordinated easing to fuel a breakout or tighter conditions that extend consolidation, says a crypto analyst.
Silver price today: Rates slip 0.55% to hover just above $65 per ounce; check 10g, 100g, 1Kg prices in your city
The uptrend is expected to continue if prices are trading above $62 (Rs 1,94,000) support, says a analyst.
Gold price today: Spot price declines 0.28% to $4,320; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
Either a side-breakout or breakdown will infuse a 2-3 percent rally, says analyst
SEBI cuts mutual fund expense ratios: Should you switch to lower-cost funds?
Capital gains tax, exit loads and the risk of poor timing can outweigh the benefit of slightly lower fees
Missed ITR deadline? Why you may be forced into the new tax regime
Taxpayers who wish to opt for the old tax regime must exercise this option while filing the ITR on or before the due date, provided they do not have a business income
