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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
Home loan insurance: Protecting the dream home without paying more than you need toHome loan insurance is emerging as an important financial safeguard for Indian homebuyers, helping families manage outstanding loan liabili...
Property Astrology: Planning to Buy a Home? Here's What Your Birth Chart Says About Property OwnershipAstrology offers insights into property ownership, with the Fourth House representing home and security. Planetary influences like the Moon...
Psychology says comparing your timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and futurePsychology does not suggest that confidence comes from completely avoiding comparisons with others. Instead, self-confidence tends to grow ...
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...
RBI's rate-setting panel starts deliberations, policy announcement on FridayThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting on Wednesday, with most economists expecting the central bank to keep...
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...
Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in moder...
Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in IndiaBuying a home in Indian metros is an emotional decision, but financial realities are shifting. Renting and investing the difference between...
Robert Kiyosaki asks: Why are outdated money habits still trapping hardworking professionals despite rising salaries? The viral Rich Dad Poor Dad wealth lesson reshaping financial freedom globallyMore than 62% of working professionals now live paycheck to paycheck despite rising salaries and better jobs. That growing financial pressu...
'I need a place I can call home': Bengaluru woman, 31, earning Rs 2.6 lakhs per month, wonders if she can afford Rs 2.3 crore homeA Bengaluru woman's query about affording a 2.3 crore home highlights a common dilemma for high earners. Despite a strong income and saving...
RBI's calibrated decision aimed at strengthening economic environment: ExpertsThe Reserve Bank of India has kept its key policy rate unchanged. This decision reflects a cautious approach amid global economic uncertain...
Want to buy a house? Bengaluru CA breaks down the real salary you need to afford a flatA chartered accountant's 20-30-40 rule simplifies home affordability. It suggests a 20-year loan tenure, EMIs capped at 30% of income, and ...
Rent vs Buy in 2025: Which option builds more wealth in India?
Money expert finally bought a house after making a fortune by renting, but now calls herself 'a multimillionaire with debt'. What changed?Financial educator and entrepreneur Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K, built her multimillion-dollar fortune by renting instead of bu...
She owned 4 homes but sold them all to live on rent: Millionaire money coach shares how renting helped her get richerFinancial coach Bernadette Joy challenges the traditional belief that homeownership is essential for wealth. After owning four properties, ...
Buying a Home: A Dream or a Trap? Analyst explains why India's obsession with homes may be a big mistakeIn India, the traditional belief in owning a home as a life goal is changing. Rising property costs and the growth of private developers ar...
Is buying a flat in India's top cities still a smart move—or a Rs 1.5 crore trap? Hyderabad analyst has a warningThe ongoing debate of buying versus renting a home in India's major cities hinges on financial considerations and lifestyle preferences. Hi...
Residential transactions by women buyers grow by 14% year-on-yearWomen's residential transactions in key Indian cities grew by 14%, increasing their share to 22% in 2024. This growth is driven by factors ...
Study suggests owning home leads to lesser happiness than expectedA big yard, more space, or admiration from family and friends; the reasons for home ownership may vary, but the goal is the same: ultimatel...