Bajaj Finance introduces its Credit Pulse Report, offering users a comprehensive view of their credit health beyond just the score, amid increasing emphasis on understanding borrowing profiles for better financial management. A credit score can offer a quick reading of…
While taking a second home loan may seem appealing for additional space or rental income, households must carefully evaluate cash flow, rental prospects, tax benefits, and long-term costs to avoid financial strain, experts warn. Taking a second home loan can…
Tamil Nadu has begun issuing social security pension payments through a new Aadhaar-linked system, aiming for faster, transparent disbursals. The initiative covers 33.85 lakh beneficiaries, with officials working to resolve initial technical issues. Tamil Nadu has begun releasing social security…
A 38-year-old Tata Memorial Centre scientific assistant was duped of Rs 10 lakh through a sophisticated online share-trading scam facilitated by fake groups on Telegram and WhatsApp, highlighting the growing threat of digital investment fraud in India. A 38-year-old scientific…
Expert guidance reveals how freelancers can build resilient financial frameworks, from savings and taxes to benefits and client pipelines, before making the leap into full-time self-employment. Going full time as a freelancer is not just a career change; it is…
Experts emphasise the importance of beginning financial lessons from the age of 15, advocating for home-based learning and practical digital lessons to prepare teenagers for independent money management and debt avoidance in adulthood. Many children leave school fluent in algebra…
As the festive season approaches, lenders are vying for customers with lower rates and attractive incentives, especially for electric vehicles, reshaping the timing and economics of car purchases. The run-up to the festive season has once again turned the car-loan…
Secured credit cards offer an accessible way for newcomers and those recovering from financial setbacks to establish and improve their credit profile, with evolving opportunities for upgrades and challenges like costs to consider. For anyone starting from scratch, a secured…
A recent dispute in Belagavi has shed light on the dangers of disease-specific sub-limits in health policies, urging consumers to scrutinise renewal documents carefully to avoid unexpected claim reductions. A consumer dispute in Belagavi has put the spotlight back on…
Employees in the private sector now face a revised Rs 25 lakh limit on tax-exempt leave encashment at retirement, with specific rules differentiating government and non-government payouts, impacting retirement benefits and tax planning strategies. Retirement can bring a last payout…
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal now requires households to approve rooftop solar agreements before installation, enhancing transparency and consumer protection amid India’s push for widespread solar adoption. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal has added…
The Department of Telecommunications in India has issued a warning to mobile users to verify their linked SIMs and handset details amidst rising concerns over fraudulent issuance, IMEI tampering, and telecom identifier misuse, with penalties reaching up to ₹50 lakh…
