'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...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
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...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
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 ...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Income Tax Slabs for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): Key changes experts want in old, new tax regimes in Budget 2026Budget 2026: As the Union Budget 2026 nears, taxpayers anticipate changes to income tax slabs, deductions, and rebates. Experts are calling...
21 Jan, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
CA explains home buying math: How much money do you need to earn for a dream house?A chartered accountant has highlighted how buying a house that appears affordable on paper can place heavy pressure on monthly finances. Us...
02 Jan, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Think you are doing well? Here’s how your income really stacks up at ages 45–54Many people earn the most money between ages 45 and 54, as their careers reach higher levels. This age group has the highest median income ...
13 Nov, 2025, 09.08 PM IST
Couple saved Rs 25 lakh to buy their first house. But CA asks them to wait. Here's whyA young couple's dream of buying a home with Rs 25 lakh savings was re-evaluated by a CA. He advised them to invest an additional Rs 52,000...
10 Oct, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, economic data reveals a widening racial wealth gap, with Black unemployment rising to 7.5% ...
20 Sep, 2025, 10.34 PM IST
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, ...
09 Sep, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Buying flat is easy but...: CA shares his laid-off Pune techie friend's storyYoung professionals in Pune face homeownership challenges. High-paying jobs lead to buying apartments. A Chartered Accountant shares cautio...
19 Aug, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
Pay Rs 40,000 home EMI or invest Rs 40,000 and stay on rent? CA decodes the dilemma many professionals face in early careerChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has sparked discussion among young professionals by advising against early homeownership, warning that l...
10 Jul, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
Increased spending on housing, infra projects will drive demand, capacity expansion: Cement makersIncreased spending on housing and infrastructure projects announced in the Budget will boost demand for construction materials, aiding capa...
01 Feb, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Age 25, salary 20 LPA and still confused about buying or renting a flat? CA has the answerA tweet about whether a 25-year-old earning 20 LPA should buy or rent an apartment in a tier-1 city sparks social media debate. A Chartered...
27 Dec, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
Decoding the importance of term insurance at every stage of your lifeTerm insurance offers financial security and peace of mind at every stage of life. When young and single, it helps build a foundation and s...
02 Feb, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
Millionaire and author David Bach shares 16 smart money tipsDavid Bach, a millionaire and financial author, shares 16 valuable money tips that can transform your financial outlook. He emphasizes the ...
27 Oct, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
- Fannie, Freddie execs turned aside warnings
Top executives at mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ignored warnings that they were taking on too many risky loans long...
10 Dec, 2008, 04.32 AM IST
- Fed urges firms to avoid defaults
The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators issued special guidance Tuesday urging loan service companies to work with borrowers in da...
04 Sep, 2007, 10.11 PM IST