The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Thinking of prepaying your home loan? CA says why you might be doing it wrongChartered accountant Paaras Gangwal advises caution on home loan prepayments. He explains that early loan prepayments yield significant sav...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM 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
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
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
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
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
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM 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
One money mistake and 70% salary lost: CA warns about the financial trap that makes 'wealth creation' difficultChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has warned that many salaried professionals are losing control of their finances because expenses move f...
24 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
‘Your parents had pensions. You probably won’t’: CA warns millennials and Gen Z about delaying investmentsYoung earners today face a stark reality. Unlike their parents, they likely won't have pensions. With longer life expectancies, saving for ...
23 May, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
22 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
MINI Cooper S GP Inspired Edition launched in India: Check price, features and moreMINI has launched the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition in India. This special model is a limited import, with only 30 units available. It featu...
19 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Home ownership not a ‘safe asset’ in 2016? CA explains why buying a house has become financially unrealistic for youngstersA post by Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has sparked debate online after he claimed that buying a house in today’s market has become “m...
15 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST