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Q: What do lenders see when they look at my credit report for sanctioning loans? Lenders check your credit report to assess your creditworthiness. They evaluate the risk associated with lending to you based on the credit score and your borrowing and repayment history. Lenders will look at A) Your credit utilisation, or the amount … Read more
The rule of 72 tells you how long it takes to double the money at the current interest rate. This is quite a valuable and insightful metric which tells you the time period during which you can increase your investment by 100 percent. Importantly, this also tells you the tenure during which your credit card debt … Read more
Banks like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, American Express, HSBC, etc., give credit cardholders the option to transfer reward points to loyalty programs of various airlines and hotels. The loyalty points can then be used to book free flights or hotel accommodations with the respective airline or hotel group. In this article, we will understand how … Read more
Anyone investing in various instruments, including a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) or regular deposits in mutual funds, will need to consistently track returns to assess the performance of their investments and make informed decisions. Tracking investments may seem straightforward initially; however, when multiple investments are involved, looking at returns may become complicated. Hence, the Extended … Read more
If you are planning to invest in a mutual fund, then the better way to do is through an SIP (systematic investment plan) instead of lumpsum. An SIP can help you average out the cost of acquisition of mutual fund units, thus maximising your chances of earning higher returns. There are some investors, meanwhile, who … Read more
As a taxpayer, it is important to make investment before March 31 to be able to claim tax exemption. Although taxpayers will be unable to claim tax benefits for their investments if they opted for the new tax regime. However, in the old tax regime, Â taxpayers can still claim tax exemption so long as investment … Read more
Receiving an inheritance can be complex, especially if it involves cross-border transfers. Diya (name changed), a 60-year-old woman, found herself in a difficult situation when her father passed away in February 2023. She had dual US and Norway citizenship and an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, and had been living in Norway with her … Read more
Google Pay starts levying convenience fee on payments made via credit and debit card for utilities such as cooking gas and electricity, reported Economic Times. This used to be free earlier. The fees are subject to Goods and Services Tax and amount to 0.5% to 1% of transaction value. This move by Google Pay was … Read more
Have you recently received a lumpsum payment in the form of an annual bonus from the employer, variable pay, maturity amount from an investment, etc? Are you thinking of using it to close your personal loan? In this article, we will discuss what personal loan pre-closure is, its types, its benefits, and what factors you … Read more
Personal loans remain a popular tool for Indians to get money in a hurry for a variety of purposes, from medical emergencies to renovating homes. With several banks and financial institutions fighting with one another, it is necessary for an individual to be aware of the prevailing situation of interest rates and terms of lending … Read more