
Expert advice, tips, and guides to help you make informed loan decisions

Taking a loan can open doors to education, home ownership, or business growth—but borrowing without a plan can quickly become costly. Smart loan management isn’t about chasing the lowest EMI; it’s about setting clear goals, comparing the total cost, and maintaining strong repayment discipline. The following practical tips will help you save on interest, improve approval chances, and protect your credit for future financial

Major Challenges of Credit Card Bill Payments in Rural Areas.Let’s break down the core issues that create friction in rural credit card bill payments.

Credit cards have come a long way from being simple plastic payment tools to becoming powerful financial instruments that shape spending habits, reward lifestyles, and even build long-term credit health.

Managing finances as a student can be challenging — tuition fees, rent, books, online subscriptions, and daily expenses all add up. But credit cards, when used responsibly, can become a powerful financial tool for students.

Credit cards have become an essential part of modern financial life. They offer convenience, security, and the power to buy now and pay later. However, while urban India has embraced credit cards with open arms, rural India continues to face challenges in adopting and managing credit card payments effectively.

Government education-loan subsidies and subvention schemes are tools designed to reduce interest costs or improve access for eligible students — especially during the moratorium period when they are still studying and before EMIs begin. In India, many of these benefits are accessed or tracked via centralized portals like <strong>Vidya Lakshmi</strong> and <strong>myScheme</strong>, ensuring transparency and uniform processing. The largest nationwide programme is the <strong>Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS)</strong> for economically weaker families, with additional category-specific schemes like the <strong>Dr. Ambedkar Interest Subsidy</strong> for OBC and EBC students going abroad. Some earlier programmes (for example, <strong>Padho Pardesh</strong>, for minorities) have been discontinued for new applicants but continue servicing existing beneficiaries.

Before starting your loan application, organize all required documents under three sections: Student (Applicant)

As of late 2025, most education loan interest rates in India range between 7.5% and 12% per annum

Starting to invest can feel overwhelming, but if you break it into clear steps and follow a checklist, it becomes simple and safe.

Asset allocation is the strategy of spreading money across asset classes—equities, debt/fixed income, cash, gold, etc.—to match income needs, risk capacity, and goals while reducing the impact of any one asset’s volatility on the overall portfolio. In India, regulators emphasize aligning products to a risk profile and using standardized risk disclosure tools like the mutual fund Riskometer to help investors understand scheme risk before allocating.

For most investors and most core goals, low-cost index funds or ETFs are a solid default because many active funds underperform their benchmarks after fees over long periods.
A home loan is one of the most important financial tools for aspiring homeowners, allowing them to buy, build, or renovate property without exhausting savings.

Learn how to calculate your car loan EMI and plan your finances better with our comprehensive guide.

Learn how to calculate your car loan EMI and plan your finances better with our comprehensive guide.

Buying a pre-owned car has become easier than ever, thanks to streamlined used car loan products from banks, NBFCs, and specialty lenders in India

A “Loan Against Car” has become a popular financing option in 2025 for individuals seeking quick funds without selling their vehicle.
Expert advice on securing personal loans with favorable terms and avoiding common pitfalls.