News Bites

Your one stop for bite sized updates from the world of finance. Brush up on everything that’s trending in financial news in the country. Read about the Indian Economy, Tax Reforms, Inflation, Mutual Funds, and so much more because money never sleeps.

Myths about Mutual Funds

The idea of investing in Mutual Funds can be confusing for first-time investors. There are several Mutual Funds to suit every type of investor, from the risk-takers to the ones who would prefer secure options. While Mutual Funds are a closely regulated investment option, there are also many myths doing the rounds about investing in Mutual Funds. We’ll tell you the truth behind some myths and clear the air.

Be a Finance Ninja: All about Good Financial Habits

Saving for the future and good financial habits are important for everyone. Planning your finances wisely allows you to plan your life goals and set short term and long term targets. Want to know how to make your money work for you? We’ll tell you the basics and get you started. Want to learn how to be a Finance Ninja? Read on to learn a few rules of the game.

Money management 101

You’re fresh out of college and landed your first job. You’ve officially entered the world of personal finance where you earn the money you spend. Exciting as it all is, managing your money is the most important thing you must begin practicing when you get your first paycheck. Here are a few simple tips to putting your best financial foot forward.

Investing In Your Golden Years

How many times have you had those dreams of sitting on your front porch leisurely sipping a cup of coffee when you are old and grey? No harm in looking at your twilight years through rose-tinted glasses. Nevertheless, make sure you have invested smartly to live with dignity and grace for the rest of your life.

Ways To Pay Your Credit Card Bill

Paying your Credit Card bills regularly is extremely important. It not only helps you stay debt-free but also affects your CIBIL score. Paying only the minimum amount due, partial payments and late payments negatively affect your CIBIL score. Paying bills isn’t much of a hassle anymore, with so many options available for payment. So here’s a list of options you can use to pay your Credit Card bill.

Offbeat Tax Saving Tips

Tax exemptions are the government’s way giving you a little bit of a relief from paying a third of what you earned. India’s taxation system is quite notorious for its complexity, however, tax exemptions are available in every nook and corner of serious expenses if you look closely enough, such as healthcare, education, banking, insurance and so on. Read on to know more.

Is Your Credit Card A Match Made In Heaven?

So you own a Credit Card. But do you know how you are actually benefitted by the card? Are you being a smart spender or just another drop in the ocean? Do you own a Credit Card that is truly “you”? Does your Credit Card reflect your personality and your lifestyle? If you don’t, it’s time to pick a Credit Card that mirrors your personality and is just you.

A Guide To Home Loan Closure Formalities

Closing a Home Loan is one of the biggest highs for a Home Loan borrower. After all, there will be no more monthly EMIs and no more worries about the increasing interest rates. While the euphoric high of paying off your last EMI towards your Home Loan is understandable, you must be vigilant when closing your loan either at the end of the tenure or prematurely.