As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
‘AC runs 24x7, 50-70% salary goes into loan’: Noida man questions metro life, says Rs 25,000 in village and Rs 1 lakh in city ‘is equal’A Noida resident’s viral video comparing luxury apartment living with village life has triggered a massive online debate. Despite showing p...
21 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Man earns Rs 40 LPA in tier 1 city yet his monthly savings is just Rs 5,000: ‘You don't feel broke until…’A tech professional's viral post on X revealed a friend earning Rs 40 lakh annually in a tier 1 city, yet saving only Rs 5,000 monthly. Hig...
15 May, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Bengaluru techie after quitting Rs 2.5 lakhs per month corporate job, now does odd jobs and travels: ‘Income has dropped but life is meaningful’Apeksha Jain traded a Rs 2.5 lakh monthly salary for a life of travel and simple work. After years in corporate roles, she found fulfillmen...
15 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
From Rs 28,000 to Rs 2 lakh, his income grew, but not wealth. CA gives a middle-class reality checkA chartered accountant's viral post illustrates the middle-class financial journey, showing how rising salaries often fail to translate int...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Husband takes Rs 25.06 lakh loan in wife’s name, runs off with car, jewellery & then seeks maintenance; HC slaps Rs 15 lakh cost on him for false affidavitA husband took Rs 25.6 lakh personal loans in his wife's name, spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, and fled with her car and jewellery. ...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costsStudying abroad involves more than just academic merit; it's a significant financial investment. Indian students often underestimate hidden...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Rs 2 crore house, bigger EMI, less freedom? CA shares a blunt money lessonA chartered accountant's viral post challenges perceptions of wealth. It questions whether a large, heavily mortgaged home truly signifies ...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Rs 50 LPA but no latest iPhone or Zara clothes: 27-year-old Bengaluru techie reveals what she spends her money on insteadA 27-year-old Bengaluru techie earning around Rs 50 LPA has gone viral for rejecting the stereotypical luxury lifestyle often linked with h...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Travel loans vs home loans: Are Indians borrowing more for vacations? CA explainsIndians are increasingly borrowing for travel, with holiday loans now surpassing those for homes, credit cards, and weddings. This shift pr...
15 Oct, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
'Your parents called train tickets splurging': CoinSwitch founder says Gen Z taking vacation loans is madnessAshish Singhal, co-founder of CoinSwitch, has criticised Gen Z's travel habits. He highlighted that many young Indians are borrowing money ...
10 Sep, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Is it a good idea to get a personal loan for travel?IndusInd Bank's instant personal loans for travel offer competitive rates, higher loan amounts, flexible tenures, and instant approval. Man...
04 Jul, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
IRCTC adds new buy now, pay later option: Check detailsIn order to provide a Travel Now Pay Later (TNPL) payment option on its travel app, IRCTC Rail Connect, Indian Railways Catering and Touris...
19 Oct, 2022, 03.34 PM IST
Travel now, pay later: Vacation loan demand upTravel loans contribute just 1-2% of gross merchandise value (GMV) of travel agents. But these loans, as a payment option, are expected to ...
20 Aug, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
Women avail more loans to spend on education than men: ReportThe research from the survey report also found that on an average loan amount for women is 35 per cent higher than men.
24 May, 2019, 03.26 PM IST
- The money question: Which loan to choose for a holiday
A foreign holiday has been on the cards for the Kumars for some time. The Kumars are a double-income-single-kid family, and have modest sav...
17 Jan, 2011, 04.30 AM IST