News for 'personal-finance'

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

By implementing these simple ideas you will not only have saved a lot of money, but ensured that you do not find yourself in a pile of credit card debt or have thrown your monthly budget out of gear.

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

If you are the owner of multiple credit cards, here are some dos and don'ts you need to know about credit card management.

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.

6 ways women can save money for retirement

6 ways women can save money for retirement

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Women are multitasking and management queens. The pointers here can easily be managed by all women along with juggling their current tasks at hand. Superheroes are fictional whereas superwomen are real. They are all around us!

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As you spruce up for Dussehra puja this year, we have a suggestion for you! How about looking at your finances in a whole new way?

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

How to be a smart borrower

How to be a smart borrower

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Let not the smartness be confined only to your phone... Transfer it to borrowing too! Here's how

Do what you love and money will follow!

Do what you love and money will follow!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Yes, it is possible to turn your dreams into reality.

Does marriage affect your credit score?

Does marriage affect your credit score?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Getting married has no direct bearing on the credit score of either of the spouses. However it does impact the financial situation and may sometimes impact the credit score of any individual indirectly due to the action of the partner.

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Six simple tips for you...

9 things money can't buy

9 things money can't buy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

For everything else you have your credit card!

7 steps to understand your credit score

7 steps to understand your credit score

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Your credit score is more than just a number. Here's how you can read and understand its importance.

5 sure-shot credit score killers

5 sure-shot credit score killers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

If you want to keep your CIBIL Score alive and kicking (healthy) make sure you steer clear from the above mentioned common credit score killers.

How to handle credit card debt after the death of a loved one

How to handle credit card debt after the death of a loved one

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

In order to make your life a tad easier, here are some pointers on what needs to be done with inheritance of credit card debt.

Why this is a good time to buy a house!

Why this is a good time to buy a house!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Take advantage of the reduced interest rates offered by banks and the tax benefits to make it a lucrative deal

Three advantages of a good Credit Score

Three advantages of a good Credit Score

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Here's how you can reward yourself for having a good CIBIL score.

How to benefit from these 5 credit cards

How to benefit from these 5 credit cards

Rediff.com25 May 2015

We hope this information can help you save and trigger more money saving ideas in your mind.

7 quick steps to improve your CIBIL Score

7 quick steps to improve your CIBIL Score

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Few right moves and you can improve your credit score real fast

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

You may forget about your mistakes but CIBIL keeps an eye and maintains a record of each and every transaction right from your first credit card!

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Here's the formula and it is not too difficult to implement.

Resolve to bring up your CIBIL score to 750 this Holi

Resolve to bring up your CIBIL score to 750 this Holi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

If you have a CIBIL score that is below the satisfactory level of 750, make a resolution this day of spring to enhance your CIBIL score. Here are some ideas that will give your CIBIL score a boost.

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Make your 'dream-home' dream come true

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

A 15-day guide to become a millionaire

A 15-day guide to become a millionaire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Now that you have clicked on this sensational headline do read what follows. It will not make you a millionaire in 15 days but lays a solid foundation for you becoming one.

Is the RBI playing spoilsport for borrowers?

Is the RBI playing spoilsport for borrowers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

After two surprising, successive rate cuts in January and February 2015, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan decided not to reduce them further in his first policy announcement in the new financial year. Is he playing spoilsport for consumers of homes and cars?

Never get rejected for a loan! Here's the mantra

Never get rejected for a loan! Here's the mantra

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Follow these 6 Cs of building good credit and your lender will never disappoint you!

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Do you know what is 'credit repair'? And how to go about it?

Five hacks to save money on a home loan

Five hacks to save money on a home loan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A mortgage is a great responsibility that you must bear on able shoulders for a long period of time. If you already have a mortgage or are planning to avail of one soon, you are obviously confident of your finances, but a few tips to save money on your home loan couldn't hurt, right? Read on to find out more!

4 ways to avoid falling into a debt trap this Diwali

4 ways to avoid falling into a debt trap this Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

These tips will keep you away from dark nights after Diwali

Gift your wife an independent credit score this Karva Chauth

Gift your wife an independent credit score this Karva Chauth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

If you are wondering what all this is about and why should your wife need an independent score then read on to find out.

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Some simple tips can help you in better understanding of your CIBIL Report.

Do credit cards really help your Credit Score?

Do credit cards really help your Credit Score?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Too much unsecured loan can harm your CIBIL rating.

Have you missed your credit card bill payment?

Have you missed your credit card bill payment?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here's how to get out of this situation without hurting your CIBIL score.

4 smart hacks to use your credit card in the New Year

4 smart hacks to use your credit card in the New Year

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

If you are a compulsive credit card user and are at a loss about how to regulate your credit card spend, here is help at hand!

A home loan for everyone

A home loan for everyone

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Lenders have lined up a number of home loan products that can fit every aspirant's annual income.

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

If allowed to go unchecked, this addiction can wreck you financially as well as emotionally.

Don't leap at that one-time loan settlement

Don't leap at that one-time loan settlement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Because a settled account will do more damage to your credit history than you can imagine.

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Because from June 1, 2015, you will have to fork out 14 per cent service tax instead of 12.36 per cent