Refinancing can ease debt burdens, but borrowers must weigh fees, terms, and overall costs to ensure the strategy truly benefits their financial health, especially when securing assets like home equity. Refinancing can be a useful way to make debt more…
In 2026, Hariyali Teej, a festival celebrating marital harmony, will align with major Independence Day sales, offering shoppers a prime opportunity for celebratory purchases and practical buys amid discounts on apparel, jewellery, and home decor. Hariyali Teej, a festival that…
India’s lower house has approved amendments enabling merchants to be charged fees on certain UPI transactions, marking a major change in the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments landscape. India’s lower house has approved a change to the law governing payment…
Navigating the true expenses of moving into a first apartment requires careful planning and smart saving strategies to prevent unexpected financial burdens. Renting a first apartment can feel straightforward until the bills arrive. The upfront outlay often includes the first…
Experts emphasise that facing financial stress with honesty, building a clear picture of finances, and enlisting support can turn repeated cycles of economic hardship into sustainable habits, with outside help often being key to recovery. Financial stress can do more…
VTB now requires customers to confirm SIM card changes separately to combat rising fraud tactics targeting mobile numbers used for banking and online services. VTB is now asking customers to separately confirm a change of SIM card or a switch…
Businesses in Hyderabad are increasingly targeted by scammers impersonating owners on WhatsApp, with recent cases leading to significant financial losses and prompting police warnings to verify urgent fund requests through multiple channels. A Hyderabad private firm has reportedly lost Rs…
Criminals are increasingly using AI-generated voices and spoofed phone numbers to deceive older adults with scams such as the grandchild and police officer schemes, prompting calls for greater vigilance and family preparedness. Older people are often singled out by fraudsters…
As fraud losses escalate to billions, increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams are causing victims to face unexpected tax liabilities after losing their savings, prompting calls for legal reforms to mitigate the financial damage. A growing class of AI-driven fraud is leaving…
As retirees navigate income options, emphasis shifts towards flexible annuity structures, comprehensive comparison methods, and assessing insurer strength to secure reliable retirement income. Retirement income planning changes sharply once regular paycheques stop. At that point, the question is not just…
At Black Hat in Las Vegas, Filigran’s ScamBuster AI system reveals a novel approach to combatting email scams by convincing fraudsters to disclose their operational details through simulated conversations, potentially transforming anti-fraud strategies. At Black Hat in Las Vegas, Filigran…
The University Grants Commission alerts students and parents to scrutinise university credentials as 32 unauthorised institutions are identified operating across India, risking invalid degrees for employment and further education. India’s University Grants Commission has warned students and parents to check…
