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Shopping Compulsion
Psychology
Nov 29, 2021
4 min read

Shopping Compulsion

“I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes every day, I reckon depression wouldn’t exist anymore.”

Credit card loan or personal loan – which is safe?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Credit card loan or personal loan – which is safe?

Are you going bankrupt? Do you need some quick money? You would definitely need some expert advice to make the choice.

Mortgage loan – is it safe?
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Mortgage loan – is it safe?

Mortgage loan is a secured loan where the borrower seeks loan against property. It is otherwise called as death pledge.

10 tips to manage home loan repayment
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

10 tips to manage home loan repayment

Having a debt always causes a mental strain. Whenever you seek a home loan, management is key.

How to determine credit score?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How to determine credit score?

Get your credit card in a minute..!! But how many of us get it approved? Non approval happens due to a bad score.

Do you have these documents for approval of your loan?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Do you have these documents for approval of your loan?

The approval process begins only if the demanded documents are readily available and submitted to the lenders.

10 Things to do before 2015 ends
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

10 Things to do before 2015 ends

Enjoy a glorious time in 2016 by following these 10 financial steps before the year ends.

Things you didn't know about your CIBIL score
Banking
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

Things you didn't know about your CIBIL score

CIBIL score is the first thing that a bank checks. Here are a few things many didn't know about it.

What should you know about personal loan?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

What should you know about personal loan?

Personal loan is the easiest way to seek funds but it definitely is a tedious task if handled alone.

Things NRIs Need To Keep In Mind To Get A Home Loan In India
NRI
Nov 29, 2021
4 min read

Things NRIs Need To Keep In Mind To Get A Home Loan In India

Banks and loaning authorities have simplified processes and made it easy for NRIs to acquire home loans.

Bad credit personal loan
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Bad credit personal loan

Bad credit can block your dream of taking a Personal Loan. But there are ways to manage money problems.

Home loan vs. Mortgage loan
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

Home loan vs. Mortgage loan

The difference between these two types of loan is very subtle. Both are against property but usage differs.

Should you rent a home or buy a house with a home loan?
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Should you rent a home or buy a house with a home loan?

Is taking a home on rent better, or is it better to buy a house with a home loan? Affordability is paramount.

How can personal loans stop home loan foreclosure?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How can personal loans stop home loan foreclosure?

Foreclosure is a judicial process where the lender seizes assets. Personal loans can act as a rescue.

Personal loan – When should you avail one?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Personal loan – When should you avail one?

Personal loan is an instant solution, but when is the right time to pull the trigger?

How to pay off your credit card wisely
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

How to pay off your credit card wisely

Credit cards are a blessing if used wisely. Here are ways to escape the debt trap.

Credit cards against Fixed Deposits
Banking
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Credit cards against Fixed Deposits

The 'necessary evil' made safer. Use your FD as a means to procure a credit card.

Financial advice for women
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Financial advice for women

Financial independence for women is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity for dignity.

Getting your home loan rejected is not the end of the road, or your dream
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

Getting your home loan rejected is not the end of the road, or your dream

Even a tiny slip can end up in home loan rejection. Here is how to handle a 'No'.

Safe online banking
Banking
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

Safe online banking

Confidential information is confidential for a reason. Keep your digits guarded.

Where to look for quick personal loan online?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

Where to look for quick personal loan online?

Online banking has made loan processing 24/7. Don't wait in queues ever again.

Loan against property
Real Estate
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

Loan against property

How LAP scores over personal loans—lower interest rates and longer tenures.

How to say, yourself an eligible person for PL
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How to say, yourself an eligible person for PL

Eligibility is a bank's decision. Know the factors before you apply.

How to maintain good CIBIL?
Banking
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How to maintain good CIBIL?

A score of 750 is the golden target. Build your financial discipline today.

How important is financial planning? Should this be taught in School / College?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
3 min read

How important is financial planning? Should this be taught in School / College?

Financial literacy shouldn't be a post-college discovery. It's a life skill.

How an EMI calculator can save you from loan cheats?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How an EMI calculator can save you from loan cheats?

Manual calculations are confusing. Use automated tools to stay ahead of the game.

What is the difference between secured and unsecured loans?
Banking
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

What is the difference between secured and unsecured loans?

Choosing between collateral and high interest. Which one suits your budget?

How to save your personal loan applications from getting rejected?
Finance
Nov 29, 2021
2 min read

How to save your personal loan applications from getting rejected?

A rejection is recorded in CIBIL. Prevent failures with these expert tips.