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Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma say they have been cheated by a friend, lost all their life savings: 'Zero par laakar khada kar diya'; how to stay vigilant
June 12, 2025 1:30 pm
Opening up about the betrayal, Kunal added, "When you trust someone for the past 3 years. Has been with you, becomes a part of your home and family.”
Slow and Steady: How Much of Your Money Belongs in PPF?
May 23, 2025 1:03 pm
The strategy, essentially, is to avoid duplication. While PPF is a useful tax-saving tool, it isn’t the only one. Utilise it to complement your broader financial strategy.
What are sweep-in FDs and how do they work?
May 06, 2025 5:33 pm
A good emergency fund should be easy to access while earning decent returns. Sweep-in FDs, however, combine the best of both savings accounts and FDs by allowing you to earn higher interest while also keeping funds accessible.
Prepayment vs. Higher EMIs – Which is the right strategy for you?
February 27, 2025 12:58 pm
Increasing your EMIs accelerates principal repayment, cutting down interest costs and loan tenure
R Madhavan on financial literacy: ‘Great, successful men keep track of their own accounts’
February 22, 2025 3:27 pm
Starting your finance journey? Here are five key principles to keep your money safe.
Callable vs. Non-Callable Deposits: Which One Should You Choose?
February 17, 2025 1:13 pm
Callable FDs allow you to withdraw your deposit prematurely, but at a penalty which varies from bank to bank. Non-callable FDs, on the other hand, lock in your money until maturity and do not allow early withdrawals.
Loud budgeting: Gen Z’s bold new approach to spending smart and saying ‘no’
January 25, 2025 5:59 pm
While vocally turning down events subjects people to soft and hard statements from near and dear ones, it gives a boost to the idea of young adults making savvier spending decisions.
Need cash urgently? Use this smart trick to borrow instantly
January 14, 2025 11:10 am
FDs are a popular investment that many Indians use to park their funds.
Here’s the EMI on a Rs 1 lakh car loan from top 10 largest banks
December 27, 2024 1:28 pm
State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI Bank offer competitive rates of 9.10%, resulting in an EMI of ₹2,474 per lakh.
Decoded: The unexpected benefits and challenges of a 'no-spend month'
October 25, 2024 10:49 am
At its core, a no-spend month is an exercise in self-discipline and mindfulness
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