Personal Finance
RBI rate cut: Lock into prevailing FD rates before they decline further
Debt-oriented fund-of-funds, like income-plus-arbitrage funds and arbitrage funds are good options for debt fund investors
 "RBI rate cut: Lock into prevailing FD rates before they decline further")
Advance tax check: Who must pay now and what missing the deadline can cost
With the 15 December instalment approaching, here is a clear guide on who must pay advance tax, how much is due, and the interest costs of missing the cut-off
 "Advance tax check: Who must pay now and what missing the deadline can cost")
Sharing your credit card with friend or family? The hidden risks are costly
Voluntarily sharing details with others transfers the entire legal and financial liability to the primary cardholder
 "Sharing your credit card with friend or family? The hidden risks are costly")
Top 5 luxury travel credit cards: What they offer, who should get them
Luxury travel credit cards offer elite benefits such as global lounge access, low foreign exchange fees, and high-end concierge services to clients who want seamless mobility & experiential privileges
 "Top 5 luxury travel credit cards: What they offer, who should get them")
Rs 170 bn dues, 34,000 unsold flats: what DDA's data means for home buyers
DDA has Rs 17,000 crore in liabilities and unsold inventory: A situation that could lead to better availability and competitive pricing for homes
 "Rs 170 bn dues, 34,000 unsold flats: what DDA's data means for home buyers")
Passport verification record on DigiLocker: How to access new feature
New feature gives citizens secure, instant digital access to the essential document, simplifying background checks and travel preparations
 "Passport verification record on DigiLocker: How to access new feature")
India's rent law 2025: Lower deposits, clear rules, more power to tenants
no more 6-10 month deposits for homes, no more vague verbal agreements, and no more landlords showing up unannounced.
 "India's rent law 2025: Lower deposits, clear rules, more power to tenants")
RBI policy: Home loan borrowers can save Rs 9 lakh on a Rs 50 lakh loan
RBI rate cut: A fourth rate cut in 2025 has brought the repo rate to 5.25 percent, giving homebuyers room to save through lower EMIs, shorter tenures, and better lending rates
 "RBI policy: Home loan borrowers can save Rs 9 lakh on a Rs 50 lakh loan")
RBI rate cut ends FD appeal for now: Here's what investors can do next
RBI's December 5 repo cut is expected to push banks towards trimming deposit rates. Here are the updated FD slabs and how savers can plan in a falling-rate cycle
 "RBI rate cut ends FD appeal for now: Here's what investors can do next")
Decade-long bull run: Ventura explains why gold may surge to $4,800 in 2026
The runway is set for the Year 2026 to have an extended rally in Gold
 "Decade-long bull run: Ventura explains why gold may surge to $4,800 in 2026")
RBI launches two-month campaign to clear all pending customer complaints
RBI has proposed to hold a two-month campaign from 1st January next year with an aim to resolve all grievances pending for more than a month with the RBI Ombudsman
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1 in 5 cashless treatment requests by road accident victims is rejected
On March 14, 2024, the ministry launched a pilot programme in Chandigarh, which was later expanded to six states to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims.
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How to protect yourself from unsolicited cards, fraudulent transactions
If you receive an unsolicited credit card, raise an objection and communicate with the bank in writing; escalate if you do not receive a positive response within 30 days
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Silver is the new gold as India's jewellery buyers chase value and style
Silver jewellery is booming in India in 2025, driven by high gold prices, shifting tastes and rising brand trust, making the once-everyday metal a new must-have for women and men alike
 "Silver is the new gold as India's jewellery buyers chase value and style")
Why working women in urban centres must have a good health insurance plan?
Here are the best premiums for health insurance policies that are especially tailored for young women working in urban centres
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Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day
Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs
 "Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day")
Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund
Fund review: HDFC Mid Cap Fund
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Thinking of using your EPF to buy a home? Here's what you need to know
While the EPF allows members to withdraw up to 90% of their corpus for housing needs, financial experts caution against eroding long-term retirement savings for short-term housing liquidity
 "Thinking of using your EPF to buy a home? Here's what you need to know")
Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire
The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.
 "Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire")
Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money
Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction
 "Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money")
