Auditing recurring charges, separating variable spending and planning for renewals can stop subscriptions, gaming and in-app purchases quietly eating into disposable income. Digital entertainment has a way of slipping through the cracks of a household budget. One subscription here, a…
Police say three men arrested in Gwalior supplied bank accounts used to route ₹70,000 from a Gurugram resident targeted through a fraudulent traffic-challan message. Gurugram police have arrested three men in connection with a cyber fraud case involving fake e-challan…
A cash buffer, disciplined saving, protection and financial education can help single parents pass on lasting security even without substantial wealth. Single parents who want to leave their children something lasting do not need a large inheritance or a six-figure…
Savings accounts offer immediate access, while fixed deposits and liquid funds may improve returns with added restrictions. A blended approach can balance liquidity, safety and interest on a six-month reserve. An emergency fund is meant to absorb shocks, not chase…
Insurance for delivery workers varies sharply by platform, with some companies funding accident and medical cover while others leave riders exposed to policy limits or personal costs. Delivery work may look straightforward from the outside, but for gig workers it…
A Rs. 1 lakh deposit can earn substantially more at small finance banks than at major lenders, although savers must weigh higher returns against bank size and risk. For senior citizens looking for a relatively stable place to park money,…
Paying down expensive borrowing often beats investing, but households should protect emergency savings and weigh loan rates, fees and financial goals before making the choice. For many households, the question is not whether to invest, but whether investing should wait…
Navi, FACE and the Department of Telecommunications have launched a Dussehra-themed campaign highlighting ten common festive scams and practical ways for consumers to avoid them. MUMBAI: Navi, the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment and the Department of Telecommunications’ Sanchar Saathi…
As Diwali and Dhanteras shopping accelerates, advisers warn that missed payments, hidden fees and credit damage can turn convenient BNPL plans into expensive long-term borrowing. As Diwali and Dhanteras shopping picks up speed, so does the appeal of “buy now,…
Life Insurance Corporation of India’s fixed-benefit cancer plan pays 25% for early-stage diagnosis and the full sum assured for major-stage cancer, but offers no maturity or death benefit. Life insurance Corporation of India has introduced a new cancer-focused cover aimed…
A 68-year-old retired woman was allegedly pressured by fake officials into mortgaging family jewellery and transferring ₹60.5 lakh during a week-long money-laundering hoax. A 68-year-old retired woman in Mumbai was allegedly cheated out of ₹60.5 lakh after fraudsters posing as…
Buy now, pay later services are spreading into routine purchases, but rising late payments and multiple active loans are exposing the risks behind their frictionless appeal. Buy Now, Pay Later services have moved from a niche checkout feature to a…
