Two residents of Indore have fallen victim to cyber frauds posing as Bajaj Finance employees, highlighting a growing trend of scams exploiting brand names and digital lending lapses, with over ₹50,000 lost in separate incidents. Two residents of Indore have…
As sudden health crises threaten household stability, Canadians navigate choosing between critical illness and disability insurance to cover medical costs and lost income, with some combining both for comprehensive protection. A sudden diagnosis or serious accident can upend a household’s…
The National Savings Certificate continues to attract cautious investors with its government-backed stability, offering a 7.7% fixed annual return over five years, despite interest rate fluctuations and taxation considerations. The National Savings Certificate remains one of the more conservative small-savings…
Uncover how everyday financial decisions, like misjudging credit, subscriptions, and budgeting, contribute to growing household stress and debt, highlighting practical strategies for sustainable money management. Money stress rarely starts with a single crisis. More often, it builds from ordinary habits…
Proposed changes by India’s non-life insurers to require retail health policyholders to share hospital bills could significantly alter the landscape of healthcare costs, subject to regulatory approval and industry debate. India’s non-life insurers are weighing a proposal that would require…
Planning a wedding requires systematic savings; starting early and adjusting targets regularly can help families navigate rising costs driven by inflation and broadening expenses. Saving for a wedding can be daunting, especially when the bill is likely to include the…
Cybercrime officials in Hyderabad alert banking customers to a rising scam exploiting the call-merging function on smartphones, enabling criminals to capture OTPs during fake conference calls and commit unauthorised transactions amid growing cyber fraud concerns. Cybercrime officials in Hyderabad have…
The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered an insurer and bank to pay Rs 60 lakh to the widow of a policeman, clarifying that casual medical notes and suspicion are insufficient grounds for claim denial in accident cases.…
Indian non-life insurers are exploring a proposed policy requiring health policyholders to pay a 10% co-payment on hospitalisation costs, aiming to reduce unnecessary medical spending and standardise rates amidst rising medical bills. Non-life insurers in India are weighing a plan…
As tuition and associated expenses in India outpace general inflation, parents must adopt forward-looking savings strategies, targeting future education costs and adjusting asset allocations to mitigate market volatility risks. Education costs in India are rising in ways that make simple…
Scammers are using AI-generated voice clones to impersonate loved ones, employing emotional pressure and urgency to trick victims into transferring money. Experts advise behavioural safeguards like pre-agreed codes and verification procedures to counter these sophisticated attacks. A new wave of…
The National Savings Certificate at post offices remains a popular choice for cautious investors, offering a fixed 7.7% interest rate, tax benefits under Section 80C, and a low-risk, predictable return over five years. For savers looking for a government-backed option…
