Use your credit card judiciously!
Don’t overlook general insurance!
Generally, we are very cautious while taking a loan or a life insurance policy to save those last minute surprises. But most of us have a misconception about general insurance that choosing a tailor made policy will take care of you and your belongings. Besides the required coverage and sum insured, it is important to… Read More »
How a multi-currency card helps you!
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 »
Have a credit card personality?
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 »
About real estate foreclosures!
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 »
Choose the right insurance policy!
Choosing the right kind of insurance cover not only determines the care that we receive should our health take a wrong turn, but it can be the wild card in your financial plan. There are many benefits of an insurance cover; however, topping the list of benefits is the financial support that a family gets… Read More »
Understand your credit profile!
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 »
Insurance and HLV!
Make provision for important events in your dependents’ lives. Your dependents will experience certain important life events, and you have to provide for these events. E.g. illness of the dependents, children’s education and marriage. Also once your children leave home or start working, then your household expenses will reduce. So from then on, you just have… Read More »
Invest early in your career!
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 »