Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and per...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Delinquency vs default: Know the difference and how they affect your credit score and borrowing abilityIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
25 May, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Couples and money: Why shared financial decisions, clear spending rules, and transparency matter in relationshipsWithout a definition of priority and discretion, many households suffer from ad hocism. How should they spend for the common good without s...
25 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Free airport lounge access via credit cards is getting tougher as banks tighten entry rules, set minimum spending criteriaThe logic is simple: lounge access has become a heavily used perk. Banks earlier assumed that only premium customers or frequent flyers wou...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Understand loan eligibility before applying for a loan for doctorsMedical professionals can secure loans for practice expansion by understanding lender criteria. Key factors include qualifications, credit ...
21 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Can banks block your mobile in case of loan default? RBI lays down rules for restricting services; Rs 250/hour compensation in this caseIf the lender bank decides to deploy any technology-based mechanism for restricting or disabling the functionalities of a mobile device of ...
21 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
UAE private companies must pay salaries on 1st of every month from June 1, 2026 or face legal actionUAE private companies must now pay employee salaries on the first of each month, effective June 1, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Hum...
20 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Rs 42,000 salary, Rs 3 lakh debt and 634 credit score: CA explains how a teacher built Rs 11 lakh wealth in just 4 yearsNitin Kaushik shared how a 34-year-old teacher transformed her finances despite earning Rs 42,000 monthly and carrying Rs 3 lakh debt at 18...
20 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
25-year-old earning ₹1L/month asked to take ₹92 lakh loan for parents’ property deal; family expects flat value to soar in 5 years; sparks debt trap concernsA 25-year-old earning ₹1 lakh a month has sparked debate online after revealing how his parents want him to become the primary borrower for...
18 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Junior analyst leaves Ohio logistics firm, then gets hit with $3,000 bill for attending zoom seminar teaching ‘basic excel shortcuts’: ‘an exit fee for quitting’An Ohio junior analyst says his former employer sent him a $3,000 “training repayment” bill after he quit for a better job, claiming a Zoom...
14 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Explore this practical guide to smarter home financingSecuring a home loan requires careful financial planning. Understanding eligibility criteria, using an EMI calculator, and checking your cr...
11 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST