Money

When a credit card balance transfer actually saves you money — and when it doesn’t

A promotional rate can shave lakhs off your interest bill — but only if you treat it like a timed repayment project, not a pause button.

The smart way to build wealth when you start at 35

You haven’t missed the bus. But you do need to stop strolling and start walking with intent.

Lost your job? Here’s how to protect your money while you regroup

Losing your job is scary, but the financial damage doesn’t have to spiral if you act early and calmly.

Should you really hand your money over to an algorithm?

AI can move your money faster than you can. That does not mean it should decide where it goes.

Personal loan or credit card: Which one really suits you when you need money fast

Both let you borrow quickly, but they behave very differently once interest starts ticking.

Personal loans: Why some people get the money in hours and others wait days

Approval messages come quickly. The actual cash depends on a handful of practical checks that happen after the yes.

Why your partner’s money behaviour matters more than romance

You can work through disagreements and differences, but mismatched money behaviour has a way of resurfacing at the worst moments.

Should you gift money to your parents or invest in their name?

The question is not just about tax efficiency. It is about control, expectations, and what kind of help your parents actually want.

Reset your wallet in 2026: simple ways to ditch bad money habits for good

Small daily changes can quietly transform your finances over the year ahead.

Rajpal Yadav’s brother Shripal denies receiving any financial help, says, ‘If anyone has helped, where was the money given?’

Shripal Yadav clarified that no financial assistance has reached the family despite social media claims, days after Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in a 2010 cheque bounce case.

Nominee or legal heir: Who really gets your money after you’re gone?

The person you name in a bank or insurance form may not be the final owner of your money.

In your 30s? The everyday money choices that quietly decide how you’ll retire

Your 30s are when income starts rising, expenses get complicated, and financial decisions feel less reversible. The habits you lock in during this decade often matter far more than how much you earn later.

When spending more today saves you money tomorrow

Not all savings are smart. Some expenses cost less when you pay for them properly the first time.

Divorce and money: How couples with tangled finances can still reach an amicable settlement

When people talk about divorce, they usually talk about emotions. The anger, the sadness, the exhaustion. What often comes later, and hits harder, is money.

Your mid-50s money reset: What to get in place before the next chapter begins

This is the decade where money decisions stop being theoretical and start shaping how the rest of your life will feel. Not perfect planning. Just honest course-correction.

Fighting about money at home? Here’s how to break the cycle

Money arguments aren’t really about money. They’re about fear, control, and feeling unheard.

How couples can handle money without letting it damage the marriage

Most money fights aren’t really about money. They’re about fear, control, and feeling unheard.

Creating a money file for your family is not morbid. It’s practical

The goal isn’t secrecy or control, but making sure your family isn’t lost if something happens to you.

Your foreign degree is getting more expensive — and it’s not because colleges raised fees

What looked like a manageable education budget a year ago is now turning into a far bigger financial commitment for Indian families, thanks to currency math that few fully plan for.

Found errors in your EPS contributions? Here’s how to fix them

EPS errors are more common than most employees realise, and fixing them early can save months of confusion when you change jobs or file a claim.

Why your credit card payment can fail even when your bank account has money

Having money in the account does not always guarantee your credit card bill will be paid. When a payment fails, timing and follow-up matter more than intent.

Your phone is gone. Here’s what to do in the first 30 minutes to protect your money

When a phone is stolen, panic is natural, but acting quickly and in the right order can stop a bad situation from turning into a financial disaster.

When money gets tight, these are the expenses you should pause first

In a cash crunch, the fastest cuts are not always the safest ones. Knowing what to stop and what to protect can prevent short-term relief from becoming long-term damage.

Buying land in India: From clean titles to timing the cycle, what actually decides whether you make money

Land is often seen as the safest and most rewarding form of real estate. But in practice, most disappointments in property investing come not from flats or plots — they come from land bought in the wrong place, at the wrong time, or with the wrong paperwork.

Your savings account is quietly eating into your money. Here’s where idle cash should actually sit

Keeping large balances in a savings account feels safe, but over time it can erode value unless surplus cash is given a better job.