Soon, FD details will be part of your CAS statement; Here’s how it helps youSoon you will get to see your fixed deposit (FD) details in CAS statements. CAS stands for consolidated account statements and it is usuall...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Good news for HDFC Bank borrowers: Bank cuts lending rates across tenures by up to 15 bps; check latest listIn a move aimed at easing financial burdens for home loan borrowers, HDFC Bank has announced a decrease in its MCLR rates, effective from O...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Rs 1.68 crore investments, Rs 89,000 monthly MF SIP. Can this 40-year-old investor retire at 50?A 40-year-old investor based in Pune is on a mission to retire by age 50 while providing for her two children’s education. With savings of ...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Rs 5.04 lakh interest compensation for homebuyer ordered by Telangana RERA as builder delayed possession and imposed Rs 30,000 debris chargeDue to delay in getting delivery of the flat, homebuyer says he faced difficulties as he paid both home loan EMI and rent, TSRERA orders Rs...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh a month said no to a Rs 2 crore flat: CA explains the financial reasonA Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh monthly decided against buying a Rs 2 crore flat after calculating the financial burden of a Rs 1.5 lakh...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Global interest rates are rising: Will RBI rates, home loan EMIs and investments be affected?Loans would get costlier if and when the RBI hikes interest rates. In floating-rate loans, EMIs would rise even for existing loans. However...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Couple earning Rs 3 lakh per month reject Rs 1.5 lakh EMI: How they avoided a home loan trap, CA explains the mathA Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh a month decided against buying a Rs 2 crore home that would have required an EMI of around Rs 1.5 lakh. ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Think buying a house is a smarter investment than renting? Bengaluru CA warns of a costly real estate trapBengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel challenges the belief that buying a house is always a smarter investment than renting. She suggests consider...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Two incomes, Rs 3 lakh a month, yet financial freedom feels distant: The double-income trapA Gurgaon-based founder has sparked an online discussion about why a household earning Rs 3 lakh a month may still struggle to feel financi...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Rs 26 lakh salary, Rs 27,000 rent and Rs 24.5 lakh savings: Bengaluru woman is afraid to buy a house. Why?A Bengaluru woman earning Rs 26 lakh annually is considering whether to buy a home or continue renting for Rs 27,000 a month. Amit Arora sh...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Bengaluru startup founder sells Mumbai's ₹1.8 crore property to buy a bike, explains why it's not a 'stupid' decisionBengaluru-based Dukaan co-founder and CTO Subhash Choudhary revealed that he sold his ₹1.8 crore Mumbai house to buy a Ducati XDiavel. He s...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
You can afford the Gurgaon EMI, but can you afford the life after it? CA warns homebuyers and asks them to re-thinkCA Nitin Kaushik has warned Gurgaon homebuyers to look beyond the EMI when deciding whether they can afford a house. He said the real cost ...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Home loan interest rates start at 7%: Check banks offering lowest interest rates on Rs 30 lakh–Rs 75 lakh loansHome loan interest rates vary based on credit score and other borrower factors. A good credit score is essential for securing a low home lo...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Paid Rs 46 lakh for flat in 2019, but builder didnt deliver even after 6 years; wealth manager shares how buyer got Rs 1 crore payout from courtA Chennai couple who paid Rs 46 lakh for a flat in 2019 allegedly waited years without receiving possession, while continuing to pay both r...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Low-interest home loan with a fixed rate for years: Should you go for this new hybrid home loan?Kotak Mahindra Bank introduced a hybrid home loan product for borrowers. This loan allows locking EMIs at current low rates for several yea...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Think a Rs 50,000 EMI is better than Rs 35,000 rent? CA explains the home loan trap many ignoreCA Nitin Kaushik warns that comparing a Rs 50,000 EMI with Rs 35,000 rent can hide the true cost of homeownership. A 20-year loan may cost ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST