Here are five things that fraudsters are likely to say or do that should set the alarm bells ringing in your head.
With unlimited youthful energy, a capacity to earn more and wonderful years ahead of them, students definitely need to learn about handling money matters early in life. Here's a good starting point
If you have plans to buy a new home in 2015, there's good news for you
While you can always correct them, the sooner you do it the better it is for you, says Sanjay Kumar Singh
Let's take you on a fun journey on kites and Sankranti traditions and guess what? You can learn a thing or two about financial planning from it as well.
If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.
It all begins with a little overspending on the credit card, and before you know it, you find yourself being sucked into a debt trap. You may think you have a debt pay off plan, but think again!
How should you, as a consumer, be prepared for a rate cut, if any? Read on to find out more.
So what if your bank has imposed/will impose a transaction fee of Rs 20 for using ATMs after your fifth visit in a month? You can still remain within your free transaction limits and avoid being charged at all. Wondering how it is to be done? Read on.
It is not very easy to wriggle out of your role as a guarantor in case the original borrower defaults. Nevertheless, you can still come out of the situation with your credit record intact.
But do not expect the finance minister to fulfil all these wishes
A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!
There is no such thing as 'free' credit cards. Most of the charges associated with your card are not even told upfront to you. Knowing about these various fees and charges will put you in good stead and help you use your card prudently.
Answers to six commonly asked questions about CIBIL score that will help clear your confusions
Here's what the 44th President of the United States can teach you about making money.
Managing your own money is empowering. And if you haven't started yet, now is the perfect time!
If you are panic-stricken because of your inability to repay even your minimum amount due on your credit card, help is at hand.
Work fetches money and that is what keeps us going. But how about money fetching more money? We plan to give you what you need to get started.
Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.
Six compelling reasons to use your credit card. WARNING: reckless use of plastic can land you in a debt rap
We are a cricket loving country and there is so much to learn from the game about investing and financial planning.
Ever wondered what financial advice would the Sarabhais of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai churn out? Read on to know!
Being careless with money is often associated with bad financial habits. If you are not aware of what these bad habits are, here is a list that could well serve as a caution.
Paying just minimum amount due? Closed your oldest credit card? Have never accessed your CIBIL report? You could be in trouble :(
If you are raring to go this festive season, here are a few tried and tested tips to help you avoid online shopping pitfalls.
An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. Errors in your CIBIL credit report can become costly mistakes if you do not rectify them in time. So next time you get your CIBIL report, do not just see the score and tuck it away.
Six money lessons you can learn from the popular game
In July 2013, RBI warned banks against sending unsolicited cards.
Simple takeaways from the Union Budget 2015-16 and how it impacts your life
It's unfair, isn't it? That good borrowers are not rewarded for their discipline and are forced to subsidise indisciplined borrowers who may pose higher credit risk...
About 13 million first time car/two-wheeler buyers are entering the market every year. If employment creation is such a big issue, where are these people coming from, asks Mahesh Nandurkar.
Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.
If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.
Lenders increasingly looking at your social media profile to evaluate creditworthiness
Your social media profile may soon be your ticket to a loan or a credit card, says Abhishek Agarwal
If borrowers don't have access to a bank's credit facility, it could make sense to use peer-to-peer systems.
In the piece below, Roy's stepdaughter Trisha Ahmed, a second-year student at Johns Hopkins University, recounts the father she remembers and the attack she's trying to forget.
The online world is driven by convenience, simplicity and speed.
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