Aiming for an 800 plus credit score is a good financial goal as it can elevate your profile to the level of ‘extra ordinary’ people. With this score, you can access best interest rates on loans, premium credit card offers, and very convenient terms on loans. Here, we give a snapshot of tips that you … Read more
Credit cards are financial instruments that offer flexibility, convenience and seamless digital payments. However, relying too heavily on paying only the minimum amount due can lead to a dangerous cycle of debt. While making only the minimum payment might seem like a short-term solution to avoid late payment penalties, it carries serious risks for credit … Read more
Closing a credit card might seem like a simple and straightforward financial decision, especially if you are trying to cut down on unnecessary spending or avoid hefty fines and late payment fees. However, in India, this move can immensely impact your credit score and your overall credit profile in a negative way. That is why … Read more
To lay the groundwork for future financial goals, students need to build a robust credit score. This helps them maintain a clean credit profile and boosts their repayment capacity. A clean credit profile and strong credit score, anything above 750, helps immensely when applying for loans and new credit cards, renting apartments or even securing … Read more
Knowing the factors influencing credit score while availing of loans and credit cards in India is vital. Though everyone is aware of most of the key drivers, there are some hidden factors that influence credit scores that the borrowers themselves are not aware of. These important factors impact credit scores and are rarely highlighted by … Read more
Maintaining a healthy credit score is important for securing loans and credit cards at favourable and easy interest rates. Still, missing even a single EMI can immensely impact your credit score in a negative way. Potentially dropping it by 100 points or even more. That is why understanding how to deal with this kind of … Read more
A good credit score holds immense value in India while applying for credit cards and loans. While loan repayment and usage of credit cards form most of your credit scores, people often ask if they will remain creditworthy even if they settle bills such as their mobile bill. How is your mobile bill going to … Read more