How to foreclose a personal loan in 2025? A step-by-step guide for borrowers
In a move to boost financial literacy in the country among retail borrowers, several leading banks, Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) along with other financial institutions are now moving towards improving the process of foreclosure of personal loans. All borrowers who aspire to close their personal loan accounts before the end of the originally decided […]
Credit score basics: What’s considered bad and how to turn it around
In India a credit score is an extremely important indicator of an individual’s financial health. It influences personal loan approvals, interest rates, credit card eligibility, future loan approvals, applicable interest rates and tenure period. As of May 2025, a credit score below 650 is generally considered poor. It has the potential to limit access to […]
Want better loans in Delhi? Here’s how to keep your credit score above 750
In Delhi’s extremely competitive financial landscape, sustaining a reputable credit profile and a credit score of over 750 is quite challenging. It is crucial for accessing favourable personal loan terms, premium credit cards along with other associated credit instruments. A high credit score clearly signifies financial stability, consistency in repayments. It also enhances your credibility […]
How to recover financially as school year ends
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | DigitalVision | Getty Images It’s officially “Maycember,” a term making the rounds on social media to sum up the chaos and high costs of May — which mimic those of December, minus the holiday cheer. Although May is typically a month of endings and new beginnings, inflation and social pressure […]
How to pay college tuition bills with your 529 plan
Largely due to President Donald Trump‘s changing tariff policies, markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since April. Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month’s lows, some families who have been diligently saving for future college costs may still see their 529 college savings plan balance hasn’t fully recovered. For those with tuition […]
Is your loan offer too good to be true? Here’s how to stay safe from scams
Two con artists were arrested in Gurgaon for scamming a private firm employee through a fraudulent loan offer. The victim saw a loan advertisement on a poster in Udyog Vihar, leading him to contact the scammers. They convinced him that he was eligible for a ₹30,000 loan, but after deducting fees, he would receive ₹28,000. […]
How to consolidate debt with a personal loan? 5 key tips to cut costs and simplify payments
Management of multiple debts can be both challenging and overwhelming. Even more so if you are dealing with high interest loans and credit cards. Personal loans for debt consolidation offer a practical resolution in such cases. To tackle all such conditions, personal loans for debt consolidation are a perfect option. They enable the consolidation of […]
Pre-approved personal loans: What are these, their benefits, and how to get one?
You must have received various emails, App notifications, SMS and WhatsApp messages from your bank about pre-approved personal loan offers. You must have also received calls or seen banners related to these in your internet banking. Some of these pre-approved personal loan offers give a discount or waive the processing fee, while some are offered […]
Long Term Personal Loan: How to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before borrowing?
The financial sector experiences continuous change forcing individuals to face expensive requirements for large monetary payments. Short-term loans function as quick solutions for emergencies but provide limited suitability in funding considerable or long-term financial targets. The situation requires the utilization of lengthy personal loans. This article evaluates the characteristics and advantages and disadvantages as well […]
UPI Credit Cards: How to track small transactions and stay within your budget
UPI enabled credit cards are rapidly evolving the financial inclusion landscape in India. This is getting possible by combining convenience of UPI services with the benefits of seamless credit availability. According to Kiwi’s 2024 credit card trends report, these cards account for an average of about 40 monthly transactions per user. Now this number is […]