As soon as the deregulation of interest rates on deposits was announced by the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI), I thought that it would take sometime before the banks warmed up to the idea. But I stand corrected as three banks have already started the interest war on your deposit accounts. And more will follow.Read More
Banking
How to Get Out of Debt Quickly on Your Own
Do you know how to get out of debt on your own in a fast way ? If not, read on to find out how. Debt can come in many forms – home loans, personal loans, credit card debts – all of these can put your financial planning in a disarray if not handled inRead More
Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate and Bank Rate
On May 3rd 2011, the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) increased key policy rates i.e., repo rate reverse repo rate and bank rate to contain inflation. While this was in the news big time, not many of us would have realized its direct effect on our everyday lives and our financial planning. Here are someRead More
5 Tips on Using Your Credit Card Wisely
Credit card dues are an expensive proposition. So, here are some tips on using your credit card wisely, because the lure of buy today and pay later gets the better of most of the investors very easily. Credit card liabilities are the worst form of loans available in the market today because of their highRead More
Union Budget 2010-2011 income tax highlights
Budget 2011 has come and gone. Amidst rising interest rates, spiraling inflation and a basket full of scams, the government was expected to deliver Budget 2011 to make its mark with a bang. Did it ? Depends on who you are talking to. Let’s take a sneak look at what the Finance Minister Pranab MukherjeeRead More
How many loans can I have ?
Acquiring your favorite assets through a loan is probably the one of the most easiest way to fulfill your materialistic needs and wants. However, it is also one of the most easiest ways to become a pauper as well. If you don’t keep an eye on how many loans you accumulate, it will be aRead More