How to secure a ₹50,000 loan using your PAN card – A simple guide

Financial problems may arise at any time due to the rush of modern life. Ready cash may sound out for such demanding needs as medical emergencies, urgent repairs, or one-off travels. Modern technological innovations in finance have made taking out a small loan with minimum documentation easier than ever. Let’s see how you can get […]

How to choose the right personal loan? Here are 7 key ways

A personal loan is one of the quickest ways to arrange funds for any reason. Be it a medical emergency, paying for a child’s education, a family function, buying a vehicle, enjoying a family vacation, starting a business, etc. In the case of a personal loan, you don’t need to tell the bank about the […]

Personal loans and tax benefits: How to maximize your savings

Personal loans are one of the most commonly used financial tools to address the need for emergency funds, as they can be used for multiple purposes. These are unsecured loans, meaning they do not require any collateral as a guarantee. Compared to other loans, eligibility for a personal loan is less strict, and therefore, it […]

2025-26 FAFSA will open on Dec. 1 — Here’s how to prepare

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2025-26 will be available for all students and contributors on or before Dec. 1, the Education Department says. Typically, students have access to the coming academic year’s form in October, but this year’s delayed release follows a “phased rollout” meant to address reported issues from the 2024-25 […]

Personal Loan: What is a debt trap and how to avoid getting into one?

Financial constraints are a reality for many at some point in their lives. In challenging times, taking out a loan can provide temporary relief. However, this can sometimes lead to a more significant problem known as a debt trap. What is a debt trap? A debt trap occurs when you take on new debt to […]

What ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate

Solstock | E+ | Getty Images Victoria Szafarski currently has $10,000 in credit card debt.  The New Yorker’s outstanding balance peaked at $25,000 last year, before she took on a second job as a waitress for a few months. The extra cash Szafarski brought in helped her make headway paying down the debt and increase […]

How to cut down your wedding guest list to save money

Victor Dyomin | Moment | Getty Images Many wedding costs, such as meals, invitations and favors, are based on your headcount. The average cost of a wedding ceremony and reception in 2023 was $35,000, according to The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study. The total cost is a $5,000 increase from 2022. “The No. 1 way to save money on […]

Credit card consolidation: How to effectively pay off debt? Here are 6 key ways

As reported by TransUnion CIBIL, the average credit card debt per borrower in India was approximately ₹36,000 in 2021. While this figure may not seem alarming at first glance, the reality is that many individuals struggle with substantially higher credit card debt, often exacerbated by the temptation to swipe that plastic card for every purchase. […]