Investors can significantly boost their retirement corpus by increasing SIP contributions annually, aligning savings with income growth and inflation, but should consider market uncertainties and seek expert advice. Retirement planning is easiest when it begins early, and mutual fund SIPs…
The Payments Council of India assures that UPI will remain free for consumers and small merchants, as industry players push for a balanced model to cover rising infrastructure costs amid ongoing fee discussions for larger transactions. The Payments Council of…
A Gujarat woman was tricked into transferring ₹1.91 lakh after seeking a refund for spoiled milk, highlighting a rising trend of sophisticated fake refund scams exploiting trust and urgency within India’s digital payment system. A 63-year-old retired woman in Gujarat’s…
While lump-sum fixed deposits offer simplicity, spreading investments across multiple banks can enhance liquidity, access, and protection, experts reveal in new insights for conservative savers. For conservative savers, fixed deposits remain appealing because they promise predictable returns and limited risk.…
Amid an influx of financial tips and trendy strategies, fundamental habits like manual savings, debt management, and behavioural discipline continue to underpin long-term financial stability, emphasising that simplicity remains powerful in a complex landscape. In a financial landscape crowded with…
A new reading list for 2026 underscores the lasting importance of behavioural understanding in personal finance, as traditional money-management tools are complemented by insight from enduring books addressing emotional spending, saving habits, and long-term wealth building. A budgeting app can…
Ashneer Grover has raised concerns over potential reintroduction of merchant discount rate charges on UPI transactions, warning it could undermine India’s flagship digital payment infrastructure, amid ongoing government policy discussions. Ashneer Grover has warned that any move to levy a…
A post office assistant in Sambhal has been arrested after allegedly siphoning ₹1.40 crore from customers by issuing fake receipts and diverting funds for online betting, including Dream11. A postal employee in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after police…
PhonePe’s Sameer Nigam confirms that UPI will remain free for users amid government discussions on transaction fee policies, reassuring small merchants and consumers alike. PhonePe founder and chief executive Sameer Nigam has sought to calm speculation over possible UPI fees,…
As online shopping and digital subscriptions proliferate, a growing movement towards financial minimalism encourages consumers to strip away clutter and spend intentionally, aiming for a more stable and meaningful financial future. As spending options multiply through online shopping, flash sales,…
Mortgage costs in the U.S. have climbed to their highest levels since July 2025, pushing more potential buyers out of the market and adding further strain to an already sluggish housing sector amid rising bond yields and inflation worries. U.S.…
Federal regulators warn that AI-generated voice clips from public videos enable criminals to impersonate relatives, making scams more convincing and urgent. Experts advise verifying emergency calls through established safety protocols to prevent financial loss amid increasing synthetic voice frauds. Voice-cloning…
