With credit card interest rates reaching an average of 21.52%, borrowers are increasingly turning to personal loans as a cost-effective alternative, provided they avoid accumulating new debt. Carrying a balance on a credit card can quickly become expensive, with the…
Travel insurers often promise broad protection, but fine print reveals key exclusions around pre-existing conditions, planned treatment, conduct, adventure activities, baggage, and cancellations. Understanding these limits is crucial for travellers to ensure their coverage matches their plans. Travel insurers often…
Fraudsters are exploiting India’s electoral roll revision by impersonating Election Commission officials, creating a new wave of scams that have already caused significant financial losses among unsuspecting citizens amid a nationwide clean-up drive. Scammers are taking advantage of India’s Special…
The Indian government has set a deadline of 16 April 2026 for unverified domestic LPG customers to complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC, aiming to enhance subsidy integrity and curb black-market diversion. The deadline for Aadhaar-based e-KYC for domestic LPG users in India…
Urban dwellers must scrutinise health insurance policies beyond premiums, considering city-specific healthcare costs, hospital access, coverage limitations, and evolving medical needs for comprehensive protection in busy metro environments. For people living in metro cities, health insurance is less about headline…
Experts highlight the importance of continuous financial reviews, suggesting that ongoing advice helps individualsAdapt to life changes, optimise retirement, and manage family support more effectively. Many people seek financial advice when they have an immediate objective, such as retirement, a…
Homeowners can save money and avoid gaps in their coverage by understanding how to compare policies effectively, focusing on rebuild costs, coverage levels, and discounts, while being mindful of exclusions and insurer strength. Homeowners looking to trim their insurance bills…
Employers are broadening their financial wellbeing initiatives to assist staff at various stages of the homeownership journey, reflecting a shift from traditional mortgage advice to comprehensive financial education and support, amid rising housing costs and borrowing challenges. Employers are widening…
Hyderabad City Police have issued a warning about fraudsters posing as successful individuals through luxury lifestyles to deceive residents and steal money, emphasizing caution and verification to combat rising scams. Hyderabad City Police have warned residents to be wary of…
A 90-year-old former district judge in Jaipur fell victim to a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ scam, losing Rs 2.5 crore after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as CBI and RBI officials, exposing the growing threat of cyber extortion in India. A…
Cyber fraudsters are manipulating Turkey’s ‘Ödeme İste’ transfer feature to deceive sellers in online vehicle and property sales, prompting urgent security warnings and advice from experts on how to recognise and prevent these scams. Banks’ “Ödeme İste” feature, designed to…
A recent essay highlights how retirees stress the importance of flexibility, health, and mindset over purely financial considerations, offering fresh insights into navigating the lifelong adjustment that retirement entails. The appeal of retirement advice is often in its simplicity, but…
