Criminals are now mimicking genuine bank text alerts to trick customers into revealing sensitive information, prompting urgent calls for consumers to verify transactions through official channels. Banks have long encouraged customers to treat text alerts as an early warning system…
Navigating the financial demands of college requires careful credit management, budgeting, and understanding loans, laying the groundwork for lifelong financial security. For many students, starting college is as much a financial test as an academic one. The shift to campus…
Kerala’s expatriate health insurance programme, NORKA Care Plus, prepares for its second enrolment phase starting August 18, with a wider hospital network and online portal launch, offering enhanced coverage for Keralite families abroad. Kerala’s expatriate insurance programme, NORKA Care Plus,…
As earnings grow, small lifestyle upgrades can quietly erode financial security. Experts recommend automating savings and reviewing expenses to ensure increased income boosts both present comfort and future stability. A pay rise can feel like a long-awaited reward. It may…
A practical guide to organising household documents through sorting, digitising, and secure storage, helping households and self-employed individuals adapt to Making Tax Digital requirements and reduce clutter. A stack of envelopes on the kitchen counter can become more than clutter;…
New data reveals how India’s UPI network is becoming a vital avenue for formal credit, particularly among younger, self-employed, and smaller-city users, signalling a disruptive shift in access to consumer finance. India’s UPI network is increasingly being used as an…
Experts warn that while online shopping offers convenience, consumers must adopt new safety habits such as verifying seller legitimacy, scrutinising prices and securing payment methods to combat rising fraud risks. Online shopping has transformed everyday buying habits, putting everything from…
India’s telecom regulator launches the 1601 number series to help consumers identify genuine service calls from trusted businesses, aiming to restore trust amid rising spam call issues. India’s telecom regulator has moved to give legitimate service calls a clearer identity…
India’s banking system holds a record ₹86,917 crore in unclaimed deposits, prompting regulatory drives to trace account holders and recover funds as the scale of dormant money climbs sharply. India’s banking system is sitting on a large pool of forgotten…
With many people holding onto old credit cards after rewards and balance transfers, experts highlight the benefits and drawbacks of keeping or closing them, offering guidance on how to optimise your credit profile and protect consumer rights. Many people end…
While the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts have tempered some expectations, high-yield savings accounts continuing to offer around 4% APY remain a competitive option for savers seeking better returns amid a fluctuating market. A 4% annual percentage yield is still…
Universitas Padjadjaran has launched a programme teaching 10,000 new students about online safety, transaction security, and digital financial skills as part of Indonesia’s broader move towards cashless payments, supported by OVO and government partners. Universitas Padjadjaran has used the start…
