Savings rate – Impact on you!
Recently, RBI has also deregulated the savings rate along with increasing the policy rates by 25 basis points, the 13th time in the last 18 months.
Category Archives: Money Management
Make your teen a finance manager!!
“What is with these guys? They need a never ending supply of money. What do they think, money grows on trees? Last week it was for some educational trip from the college and this time it is some friend’s birthday party in some hotel, for which he has to buy new clothes.
Simple rules in investments!
Another way to use this rule of thumb is to guess the rate of return that you must get for an investment to double within a particular period. Say, Mr. Ramesh wants to buy a house after six years for a budget of Rs. 30 lakhs. He has Rs. 15 lakhs with him as of… Read More »
8 questions about your credit score answered!
Updating the credit report will be an ongoing process – lenders send updated data regarding an account to the agencies. It depends on how may credit accounts and individual has and when there is a change in the credit data. The moment there is a change in the credit data, it will reflect in the… Read More »
Cost of your dream home!
Buying a home is unlike buying any other item. First, this is possibly the most expensive purchase for us and secondly, the pricing structure includes many components thus making it complex to understand. Most of the time, home buyers take a loan to purchase a home and pay EMI for the next 10-20 years. Essentially… Read More »
What’s your net worth?!
Note that knowledge of current personal net worth is essential to make financial decisions. It is important to reevaluate personal net worth while making any important financial decision as the value of assets and liabilities is likely to change. Also, net worth should not be considered in isolation. It is a good idea to consider… Read More »
Want to become a smart shopper?
Decide what you really need by making a list before you venture out. And keep looking at that list while you wander around, so that you’re aware of what you really need, and what you like the look of. Make sure to be armed with only a limited amount of cash and ensure that you… Read More »
How to set up a workable home budget!
One of the key aspects of creating a successful financial plan for a year is to establish a workable home budget that deals with your expenses, manages your debt and also builds your savings at the same time! A home budget can be defined as a plan that pre-determines your spending goals, spread over a… Read More »
The benefits of going green!
The concept of green homes is a trend that is here to stay and is slowly but surely catching up in India. In the modern version of living, cities, towns and even villages are witnessing an increased preference towards building homes and creating an environment that contributes to the preservation of the ecosystem.
A Guide for the Safe Cancellation of Your Credit Card
Cancelling your credit card can be a highly tricky and a time consuming affair as you can have bills from the cancelled credit card still arriving at your doorstep. Although you might have cancelled the credit card from your side by simply chopping it into two, the decision to cancel the credit card may not… Read More »