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Travel loans better than using credit cards

Do the cost-benefit analysis before going for it. Personal loans may be cheaper in some cases

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Priya Nair
You could have diligently planned for a holiday in Mussoorie this summer, and even saved for it. But plans do go awry. Maybe the family isn’t happy with the destination or you feel like giving a treat to the family by taking them abroad. The new plans would require additional funding. 

There are various options: The simplest one is swiping your credit card (if you have the required balance); or you could sell some investments (shares or mutual funds). You could opt for a personal or even a travel loan. 

Selling some investments, if you are sitting on profits and the sale