Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhaustedA young Indian couple earning a combined ₹1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a ₹70,000 personal loan, leave...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
RBI MPC June meet 2026: What's cheaper and what's costlierThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision comes as policymakers assess the effects of higher energy pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Pune woman says family of three spends ₹2.2 lakh a month despite owning EV and cooking at homeA Pune family of three revealed their monthly expenses total ₹2.2 lakh, sparking debate on living costs. Despite owning an EV and cooking a...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Pune couple spends Rs 2.2 lakh a month despite paying Rs 1,800 to maid and driving an EV. Here’s where the money goesA Pune couple's Rs 2.2 lakh monthly expenditure is sparking debate on urban Indian living costs. Despite cooking at home and using an EV, h...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
24-year-old earns Rs 30,000 and has Rs 26,500 EMI. Bengaluru CA highlights a detail in the story that's heartbreakingA young man's financial reality reveals a heavy burden. Earning Rs 30,000 monthly, he faces Rs 6.5 lakh in loans with EMIs of Rs 26,500. Th...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.39 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
From Rs 50,000 rent to Rs 27,000 grocery: Newlywed Gurgaon couple's Rs 1.6 lakh monthly budget goes viralA Gurugram couple's monthly expenses have gone viral on Instagram. Their detailed breakdown offers a look at urban living costs. Rent and g...
31 May, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 24 LPA, reveals how her parents ruined all of her savings: ‘Living paycheck to paycheck…’A Bengaluru professional earning Rs 2 lakh monthly felt helpless after her parents, burdened by debt, pressured her into buying a house. No...
31 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...
29 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
How a personal loan EMI calculator can help you plan repayments betterUnderstanding personal loan EMIs is crucial for managing major expenses. An EMI calculator helps estimate monthly repayments based on loan ...
28 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
10 lowest floating vs fixed home loan interest rates: PNB, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda and moreHome loan interest rates: Choosing a home loan involves comparing floating and fixed interest rates. Floating rates can decrease but also i...
27 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Bengaluru couple earning Rs 70 lakh per year are living paycheck to paycheck. Investor reveals why: 'They are not bad with money...'A high-earning Bengaluru couple, earning Rs 70 lakh annually, is living paycheck to paycheck due to the city's high cost of living. Their s...
25 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST