Personal loans: A double-edged sword for the middle class—Understanding the risks and benefits | Mint

Personal loans: A double-edged sword for the middle class—Understanding the risks and benefits | Mint

Source: Live Mint People in the middle class struggle with financial needs that outstrip what their available funds can cover while dealing with medical crises along with major expenses including weddings or higher education. A personal loan serves as an ideal solution when urgent financial requirements exceed available funds. Users need to understand all the…

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Which is better—BNPL or credit cards? Find out key differences | Mint

Which is better—BNPL or credit cards? Find out key differences | Mint

Source: Live Mint With the advancement in technology and introduction of artificial intelligence customers are now seeking more freedom and flexibility in payment options. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and credit cards have emerged as popular choices in India. Understanding the differences between these financial tools is crucial for making informed decisions. This article explores…

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Sebi’s new risk-adjusted return mandate: What it means for DIY investors

Sebi’s new risk-adjusted return mandate: What it means for DIY investors

Source: Live Mint While this initiative aims to help investors make more informed decisions, a key question remains: will it truly benefit DIY (do-it-yourself) investors—those who manage their own portfolios without professional advisors—by enabling them to assess risk effectively and select the right funds? Read this | Sebi’s 2025 Shake-Up: New rules for Mutual Fund…

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ITR filing: Want to claim zero tax for income upto  ₹12 lakh? Need to wait till.. | Mint

ITR filing: Want to claim zero tax for income upto ₹12 lakh? Need to wait till.. | Mint

Source: Live Mint In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that taxpayers with income upto ₹12 lakh do not need to pay any income tax. Aside from this, salaried taxpayers will be entitled to take an additional benefit of no tax by virtue of ₹75,000 standard deduction. Notably, these changes will come into effect from April 1…

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UPI’s new rule effective March 1: You can now pay for premium via blocked amount. Check details | Mint

UPI’s new rule effective March 1: You can now pay for premium via blocked amount. Check details | Mint

Source: Live Mint Insurance regulator IRDAI has allowed one time mandate for blocking the amount towards premium through unified payments interface (UPI mandate) for issuance of life and health insurance policies. This facility — known as Bima-ASBA (applications supported by blocked amount) — transfer of money from a prospective policyholder to the insurer will take…

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