Experts highlight the importance of building credit, budgeting, saving, and understanding borrowing early in university to promote financial security post-graduation. Starting university is often framed as an academic milestone, but it is also one of the first real tests of…
As digital wallets become the norm for everyday spending, experts highlight their enhanced security features while warning of vulnerabilities, emphasising good digital hygiene remains essential. Digital wallets have become more than a convenience feature; for many users, they now function…
While debt consolidation offers a potential escape for households overwhelmed by credit card balances, the reality is complex, with significant differences between loan options and potential pitfalls that could worsen financial standing. For households weighed down by credit card balances,…
Nippon India Large Cap Fund leads the 2026 performance rankings, emphasising the importance of long-term reliability and consistency in large-cap investing, with key players maintaining steady returns amid market fluctuations. Large cap mutual funds remain a favoured option for investors…
Accord Mortgages has reduced selected fixed-rate products across its residential and buy-to-let ranges by up to 18 basis points, effective from August 13, as part of ongoing mid-year price revisions aimed at providing better value to borrowers. Accord Mortgages has…
Drivers can significantly reduce their car insurance costs by using comparison platforms that offer a wide range of quotes, but emphasising the importance of comparing full policy details and revisiting coverage when life circumstances change. Shopping around for car insurance…
First-time buyers venturing into international real estate face increasingly complex legal, tax, and financing hurdles, with recent guidance highlighting the importance of thorough research and tailored strategies before making a purchase abroad. The appeal usually begins after a few repeated…
Selecting the right retirement account custodian involves more than just low fees; it requires assessing their ability to efficiently handle complex paperwork, transfers, and record-keeping to safeguard long-term savings and ensure compliance. Choosing a retirement account custodian is less about…
With credit card interest rates climbing, everyday grocery shopping on credit can unexpectedly turn into long-term debt, especially for vulnerable households relying on minimum payments. Putting everyday food shopping on a credit card can look harmless in the moment, but…
Organising household finances through repeatable routines like budgeting, spending checks, automation, and flexibility can help people manage their money more effectively, according to financial experts. People who keep their finances in order usually do not rely on talent or discipline…
A 20-year-old man from Amritsar has been detained in Dehradun as part of a crackdown on a Rs 55 lakh cyber fraud involving organised networks and mutli-state links, highlighting the escalating sophistication of digital scams across India. A 20-year-old man…
Platform workers across India can now begin saving for retirement with as little as Rs 99 through a more flexible National Pension System, marking a significant shift in pension access for informal workers. Platform workers linked to Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit,…
