The supermarket may contain everything under one roof, but if you spend a little time comparing prices, you will find that local shops carry items of the same, or better quality, and at better prices. You’re also assured of freshness if you go to the market.
Gifting to your loved ones is an essential part of Indian culture and is special. However, it often leaves many of you hassled as you are unable to come up with appropriate gifting ideas. For all those of you who face a tough time in choosing gifts, a pre-paid gift card is an excellent option.… Read More »
Exercising discipline is extremely important in every aspect of life. This cannot be more stressed in the case of managing your money. The manner in which you manage your expenses is the key to reduce liabilities and save more. According to a famous trading and investing legend- One must not spend time looking for the… Read More »
This is a card that works like plastic money, where you can make purchases with a quick swipe, just as you would with your credit card. You can use it at ATMs and recognised VISA enabled points of sale, is prepaid in nature and can be loaded with dollars, euros or pounds, but can be… Read More »
When we talk about credit card usage we find different people managing it in a different way. Some people are highly disciplined and never default on their monthly installments and others are so messy that they are always on the top of the defaulter list. Managing finance is a complex task and it’s very… Read More »
Consumers must be aware of their legal rights in the event of an imminent foreclosure. First of all, all debtors/borrowers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (also known as the Consumer Credit Protection Act) to avoid or stop abusive, repetitive, and unfair debt collection practices. Creditors can only call you at certain… Read More »
When you apply for a loan, banks judge your ability to repay the loan on numerous counts including your age, income, job stability and your credit report, which is a reflection of your true credit worth. You need to understand why this is the case so that you prepare yourself to submit a good application… Read More »
Investing for your retirement may not be the most important thing on your mind when you start your career. For most people, investing may not even be on the priority list when they start their career. When you start your career, your saving capacity may not be much in absolute terms, as your salary itself… Read More »
Polonius, a character in Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” advises his son, “Neither a lender nor a borrower be”. With due respect to Polonius and his genius, credit has become a part and parcel of our life. While most of us cannot be lenders, we are bound to be borrowers because of the system we live with.
When the insurance advisor approaches to sell a policy or plan, his persuasive tone might drown your doubts that are critical to wise investment. Only features that provide a feel good factor are disclosed to the customer and the aspects that may discourage the customer are conveniently hidden by the agent. A careful inspection… Read More »