Consumer authorities highlight subtle early warnings of identity theft, such as unsolicited financial mail and unexplained credit denials, urging vigilance to prevent fraud from escalating. Identity theft often begins with small, easily missed warning signs rather than an obvious financial…
The Indian government mandates public-sector and regional rural banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27, to ensure payroll and banking services continue before a planned three-day nationwide strike, causing both operational certainty and union objections. The Indian government has…
Early exposure to household financial stress can shape adult behaviours such as compulsive checking, self-guilt, secrecy, and avoidance, with some patterns rooted in childhood anxieties that outlive the original circumstances. Children who grow up around constant money worry often carry…
Fraudsters are using sophisticated search engine manipulation and spoofed websites to trick users into revealing personal and financial information, prompting safety warnings from consumer protection agencies. A new phone scam is exploiting the trust people place in search engines and…
Bajaj Finance launches the Credit Pulse Report, emphasising the importance of understanding a comprehensive credit profile beyond just numerical scores, and encouraging regular credit monitoring to empower borrowers. A new guide from Bajaj Finance is positioning a credit score as…
A layoff can destabilise household finances overnight, but prioritising essentials and building a realistic cash runway can turn a crisis into a manageable transition, provided households focus on liquidity, communication, and strategic spending adjustments. A layoff can upend a household…
A Finnovate survey uncovers significant gaps in emergency funds and health coverage among Indian households, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities despite increased awareness and government schemes. A recent survey by Finnovate Financial Services suggests that many Indian households remain exposed to financial…
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…
