The latest announcement by the Reserve Bank of India to keep its key policy rates unchanged has triggered a positive sentiment in the home loan market. With the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged at 7.75 per cent, reverse repo rate at 6.75 per cent and the cash reserve ratio at 4 per cent, major… Read More »
Everyone dreams of having a perfect retired life living in peace and bliss. Having a perfect retired life is possible with proper planning an a little focus on life post retirement a couple of years before one retires. So if you are retiring in the coming year, it is imperative that you start planning for… Read More »
Buying a plot in any part of India can be challenging unless you have sound financial backing for initial investment. Banks do offer a loan for the purchase of a plot and even for construction such as SBI Realty, HDFC Plot Loans, Indian Bank Plot Loan etc. However, the associated tax benefits are subjective to… Read More »
With the credit card being one of the most popular financial products to be in use in modern times, it is very important for every user to be fully aware of its working and implications. Although people spend considerable amount of time researching on getting a good credit card, very few actually take the time… Read More »
The volatility in interest rates in India has affected borrowers of all types of loans. However, home loan borrowers are the most affected, as home loans are by far the biggest loans quantum-wise. Discrepancy in interest rates between existing borrowers and new borrowers, porting of home loan, stringent rules by lenders and clauses on fixed… Read More »
Home loans can be very beneficial for property buyers, as they not only help you buy your dream home, but also help you save on taxes. But you must remember to choose the right home loan if you do not want to face the hassles in the process. Here are a few quick tips that… Read More »
When you are in the urgent need of cash, the easiest option seems to be taking a personal loan. But with the raging interest rates these days, it’s not quite wise to get into the vicious cycle of debt. Banks also tend to look at your entire financial profile before accepting you for eligibility. What… Read More »
Becoming a victim of circumstances or willfully being a loan defaulter whether of large sums or for a small amount, is not good for your credit reputation. Often loan defaults occur when you take on too many debts simultaneously and then find it difficult to manage!
The convenience of using a credit card cannot be argued upon. It is much safer than carrying wads of notes each time you step out, of course with due caution. Credit cards prove useful when making high value transactions. And there is always a proof to rely on when you make payments on cards; they… Read More »
Nowadays, earning more is not the only aspect in the equation of building wealth. As expenses have increased, managing spending patterns has become an even important part of the wealth building exercise. It is often seen that many households are unable to control their expenses on a particular head irrespective of trying hard. A solution… Read More »