You should inculcate the habit of visiting a financial planner as they can guide and advise you about your financial health. It will help to create a sense of disciplined savings pattern and make you watchful about your investments. Most people have the wrong notion that one must visit a financial planner only if you… Read More »
Yes, that is correct. It has been proved in the eighth edition of Cartoon Network’s research study, New Generation, on kid’s lifestyle had estimated that Indian children earned as much as Rs. 664 crore as pocket money (including gift money) compared with their earnings to the tune of Rs. 478 crore in 2008. (The survey took a sample size… Read More »
It is important to pursue the path of systematic savings, in order to avoid getting into a debt trap of a personal loan, home loan, car loan etc. But equally important is to, save your money into diversified asset classes. Many times we come across various instances, for example, people looking forward to increase their… Read More »
Avoiding loan defaults is the best way to save your credit record. While the financial market today has opened up avenues for all sorts of borrowers, risk options are also running high at the same time. While secured loans such as home loans, may offer the best solution for short – term borrowing at a… Read More »
The Finance Act of 2007 has brought relief amongst the borrowers of educational loans in the country where in you get a tax benefit for the loan taken to pursue your higher education, or your spouse’s or child’s education. This act was recently amended prior to which, tax benefit was provided only to those borrowers… Read More »
Short – term loans to corporate houses are being held back by the State Bank of India and other prominent banks in the country to tide over the liquidity crunch. This means that if a corporate has a drawing power of Rs. 150 Crores and the bank’s loan outstanding to the company is Rs. 100… Read More »
If you are looking for a short – term loan, then secured loans can be an answer to your query. However, as feasible as it sounds, it does come with a few chinks in the armor. Secured loans require pledging your property, vehicle or jewelry as collateral, until the repayment of the loan amount. Moreover,… Read More »
If you have saved enough funds, then borrowing money to go for that much awaited vacation to your dream destination or indulging yourself in some luxurious shopping may not be such a bad idea after all. Borrowing may not be a bad choice as long as it is done smartly. Do not opt for any… Read More »
While a personal loan may be an easy solution to borrow money in an emergency, it is important to understand their dark and deceptive nature as well. While these loans can be raised within a short notice period, they also draw huge amounts of interest along with a host of charges. The processing fee while… Read More »
1) Keep a watch on penalties an charges: If you decide to repay your interest amount at an earlier date, make sure to keep note of the charges being levied on you by the organization for pre – payment of dues, as in many cases, it can amount to as high as 2% of the… Read More »