Seattle’s low-income efficiency programs served 376 households in 2021; ACEEE reported 1,996 MWh in energy savings across those customersSeattle has launched innovative green initiatives aimed specifically at improving energy efficiency for low-income households. In 2021, the...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Buying a house in a big gated society? Check these 4 key things before your dream home turns into a nightmareIndia’s cities cannot accommodate their rapidly growing urban populations without greater density. The trend towards large residential proj...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Rs 1.5 crore home purchase, Rs 25 lakh income: Smart move or costly mistake? Man shares why it backfired in just one year. 3 lessons to learnA Reddit user's post about regretting the purchase of a ₹1.5 crore apartment has sparked a wider discussion on home affordability and finan...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
MCD clears Rs 17,583 crore Budget for 2026–27, sanitation gets top billingThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has approved a Rs 17,583 crore budget for 2026-27. Sanitation and waste management are central to this p...
13 Feb, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
What went wrong before Hong Kong's apartment infernoA devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 161 people. Residents had repeatedly warned officials about a dangerous renovation project. The...
27 Dec, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
HELOC rates today, December 1, 2025: Home equity borrowing just got cheaper — Is December the turning point as lenders brace for another Fed shift?HELOC rates today: Home equity line of credit rates slipped again on December 1. The national average HELOC rate stands near 7.64%, accordi...
01 Dec, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
Can you paint neighbor’s fence? experts explain fence ownership rules and legal risksPainting the side of a neighbor’s fence that faces your property may seem harmless, but without clear fence ownership rules and permission,...
11 Aug, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
Don’t let a recession derail you: Here are essential tips to safeguard your finances, from savings to stocks to your home loanRecession in 2025 is already becoming a top concern as the U.S. economy shrinks for the first time in three years. With GDP down 0.3% and i...
03 May, 2025, 11.54 PM IST
Pay GST on society maintenance if monthly charge is more than this and annual collection is above Rs 20 lakhGST: Every homeowner who is paying more than Rs 7,500 per month as house maintenance charges to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA), hou...
17 Apr, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
Renovating your house? Plan ahead, start with a strategy to avoid overspendingMake sure your home makeover doesn’t leave you with a budget hangover. Plan ahead, avoid financial traps, and start with a strategy in plac...
07 Apr, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
As Donald Trump pushes for FEMA restructure, here’s a look at its history and functionThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays a crucial role in disaster response across the United States. Established in 1979, the...
25 Jan, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
Renovate your home with a personal loan this festive seasonIndians can renovate their homes during the festive season by using personal loans. These loans provide quick approval, flexible repayment ...
30 Oct, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Tax savings: Home loan top up could be the cheapest loan available for youHome loan being a secured loan, is known to offer one of the lowest interest rate when compared to other loans. Home loan top-up comes with...
29 Apr, 2023, 10.56 AM IST
Deepak Parekh backs RBI moratorium, calls for real estate loan restructuringIn a letter to shareholders in the mortgage financier's annual report for fiscal 2019-20, Parekh called for easier financing, loan restruct...
02 Jul, 2020, 09.34 PM IST
- How will the government stimulus plan affect you?
Millions of workers can expect to see about $13 extra in their weekly paychecks, starting around June, from a new $400 tax credit. Ghosts o...
15 Feb, 2009, 02.04 AM IST
- Fed may find more firms at its door
With the $85 billion bailout of AIG, the world’s largest insurance company, the US government has spent $900 billion this year in taking ov...
18 Sep, 2008, 07.20 AM IST