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…
Many UK pension savers are unaware that their death benefits are governed by scheme rules rather than wills. New government measures from 2027 will influence how these benefits are taxed and inherited, emphasising the importance of keeping beneficiary nominations up…
As more South Koreans use mobile banking apps to send holiday money during Chuseok, authorities highlight ongoing risks of misdirected transfers, with thousands seeking recovery assistance in 2024 despite high success rates. As the Chuseok holiday sends more people reaching…
NPCI BHIM Services has introduced MyUPI, an AI-powered conversational tool integrated within the BHIM Payments App, providing Indian UPI users with 24/7 multi-language support and enhanced security features to boost trust and ease of use. NPCI BHIM Services has introduced…
Russian consumers are warned about a new scam that uses false promises of mortgage support to trick individuals into revealing personal information and granting access to their accounts, phising the state social support services and bank websites. Russian consumers are…
As America’s population ages, financial advisers are increasingly tasked with recognising early signs of dementia and helping clients navigate financial vulnerability, fraud risks, and long-term care planning before crises emerge. As America’s population ages, financial advisers are being asked to…
