Irregular bills, poorly timed payments and small recurring purchases can undermine an apparently balanced budget. A more resilient plan starts with actual cash flow and spending habits. A monthly budget can look perfectly sound on paper and still unravel before…
Three Hyderabad victims, including a company accountant, a 72-year-old woman and a doctor, lost ₹5.35 crore in scams exploiting workplace messaging, official impersonation and fake investment platforms. Three cyber fraud cases in Hyderabad have left victims poorer by a combined…
Two men from Haryana were arrested after a two-month investigation into alleged card-swapping fraud linked to 41 cases across several states. Police in Namakkal district have arrested two men from Haryana in connection with an ATM card-swapping racket that allegedly…
Instalment offers on phones, appliances and furniture may hide lost discounts, processing fees and taxes, leaving shoppers paying more than the cash price. Festive sales often tempt shoppers into upgrading phones, washing machines, refrigerators and furniture, with e-commerce platforms such…
From nursing and physiotherapy to transport and weekend cover, families budgeting for an ageing parent are being urged to look beyond headline fees and plan for care needs that can change quickly. Families paying for an ageing parent’s support in…
An Ernakulam consumer commission has ordered a jewellery showroom to refund Rs 17,250 and pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a customer’s UPI payment made through its QR code was not credited. A Kerala consumer commission has held that a…
A valuable property and sizeable portfolio can still leave retirees struggling to meet everyday costs unless their assets are structured to generate dependable income. Many households spend decades building what looks like a comfortable retirement nest egg: a paid-off home,…
Banks will share limited account information with the DWP under new rules designed to catch incorrect benefit payments before overpayments become larger debts. The Department for Work and Pensions has set out how a new bank-checking system will operate for…
Suryoday and Equitas are offering senior citizens rates well above SBI’s 7.05% peak, but savers must spread deposits carefully to keep principal and interest within the ₹5 lakh DICGC protection limit. Small finance banks are once again offering senior citizens…
Fraudsters posing as election officials are using voter-roll corrections, Form 8 requests and Special Intensive Revision checks to harvest personal data and drain bank accounts, with victims in Pune and Mumbai losing lakhs. Cyber fraudsters are increasingly exploiting election-related procedures…
The Union Health Ministry has directed states and union territories to ensure hospitals publish consultation, diagnostic and treatment charges prominently in English and local languages, online and on site. The Union Health Ministry has ordered states and union territories to…
Nationwide is urging customers to tell their bank when a payment feels suspicious, warning that fraudsters use personal details, professional-sounding calls and pressure tactics to win trust. Nationwide Building Society is warning customers not to keep quiet when they suspect…
