Category Archives: Income and earnings

How to make best use of your festival bonus!

It is festival time and that time of the year when employers give out bonuses to their employees, popularly termed as festival bonus. While the name of the bonus indicates that it is given out during festival season and therefore can be used to fund expensive purchases, one must remember that spending on luxuries unnecessarily… Read More »

How to encash credit card points via third party websites!

A credit card is preferred not only because of the ease and convenience associated with it, but also because one can earn reward points on its use. These reward points can be redeemed to get attractive products for free or at a lower price. Till a few years back, encashing credit card points was only… Read More »

When is the best time to take a life insurance policy?

Most youngsters ignore life insurance mainly because of they feel, it’s not required for them. They take life insurance simply for the sake of tax deductions, and often feel neglect its benefits thinking it’s not for them. It’s quite natural for them to feel so, especially if they are away from familial responsibilities. But remember,… Read More »

To be or not to be a priority banking customer!

Priority Banking or Privilege Banking is a relatively new term in the Indian banking context. Many banks in India, especially the private banks have followed international banks in providing specialised services to a certain set of customers known as priority customers. These customers are determined usually by the average balance they maintain with the bank… Read More »

Financial blunders to avoid in a marriage!

Marriage changes an individual’s life in many ways, bringing a lot of joy, additional responsibilities and worries in small measures as we try to adjust to the new person in our lives. After marriage, both of you might be working or either one of you. This will determine your income source and as for expenses,… Read More »