The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday (local time) raised interest rates by 75 basis points (bps) or three-quarters of a percentage point in the boldest move since 1994.
If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.
Foreign banks set the template in consumer banking in its infancy, but have almost vacated this booming space.
The chairman of mortgage giant HDFC Ltd in his annual letter to shareholders, also suggested a one-time restructuring of real estate loans, easing of external commercial borrowing rules and immediate changes in regulations to allow end-to-end execution of housing loans online.
Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.
Gold loans are a quick, easy and low-cost way to meet your immediate and emergency financing needs, but do ensure that you entrust your gold in safe hands after thorough due diligence, suggests Gaurav Gupta, founder and CEO, MyLoanCare.in.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
The pandemic should force you to take a hard look at the downside risks that could jeopardise your finances.
'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.
Such investments come with their own share of risks and buyers may need to hold on for at least 5 to 10 years.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.
Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist
'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'
Addressing a function after laying the foundation stone of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences in Lucknow, Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party governments work for the development of the poorest people.
Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.
Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time
After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life
Abhinay Deo's film never runs short of bite and sting, says Prasanna D Zore.
The HRD minister claimed that Gandhi family had failed to deliver on their development promises to Amethi, which had to wait for all these years to get a rail line.
That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.
Insurers have eased the documentation process to file claims so that they can be settled faster
Arsenal's best chance to equalise came from a Granit Xhaka free kick which looked destined for the top corner until the Gunner's former keeper Emiliano Martinez at full stretch pushed it around the post with a fingertip save.
Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
'All parties and the government acknowledge that there we are in trouble and there is more trouble ahead,' observes Aakar Patel.
Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.
Here's how to get out of this situation without hurting your CIBIL score.
Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Javed Khan has been operating an auto ambulance in Madhya Pradesh's capital city since a month.
'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'
'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'
'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.
United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.
It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
If your answer is yes, this is just what your need to read today.
When you talk about finances, you need to have a goal to invest.
Paying just minimum amount due? Closed your oldest credit card? Have never accessed your CIBIL report? You could be in trouble :(
Hailing clear majority for Narendra Modi-led BJP in the polls, real estate experts on Friday said a stable government at the Centre will help revive the property market.
The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.
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