Drawbacks of Business Loans
A small business loan may be their only means of turning their dream of business ownership into a reality. Some may turn to banks or credit unions to obtain the necessary funds. While a small business loan can get a business off the ground, it has certain pitfalls. Quick check: Juggling several app loans? Read […]
Financial Wellness India
Quick check: Juggling several app loans? Read how to get out of multiple loan apps, and check each lender’s RBI status in our lender directory. For example, see our pages on Angel Fincap and Apollo Finvest (India). What is Financial Wellness? Financial wellness (or financial wellbeing) refers to a person’s overall financial health and the […]
Credit Card Truth
There’s no doubt about it credit cards offer the utmost in convenience. They’re accepted everywhere and since you only get a bill once a month, you don’t have to have any cash available to pay for things when you purchase them. Quick check: Found a lender name on your CIBIL report that you don’t recognise? […]
Debt Financing
Debt financing is a time-bound activity where the borrower needs to repay the loan along with interest at the end of the agreed period. The payments could be made monthly, half yearly, or towards the end of the loan tenure. Debt financing is an expensive way of raising funds, because the company has to involve […]
10 Financial Tips that can help you survive a Job Loss
Losing your job is a nightmare. It may seem diffcult to recover from such a bizarre occurrence. In a challenging phase such as this, it’s imperative that you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start working on a plan that minimises your financial stress. This process will lend some stability to your life and free up […]
10 Tips to Use Credit Cards Effectively
Credit cards have become a part of our life. For anything and everything, we end up using credit cards because of the rewards it offers. Credit cards have directly or indirectly increased our spending. We first spend and regret it at the end of the month when we get our bill. The interest expenses on […]
Why we need to Talk about Money with Your Partner
Why it’s important to talk to your partner about money, money conversations among couples are usually reactive they are based around bills, budgets or overspending. Rarely do we have positive discussions about our values and feelings about money. These conversations can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you and your significant other have different views about the ways […]
10 Tips for Dealing with Financial Stress after a Job Loss
In the past couple of years, many of us have watched colleagues, friends, and even family members grapple with the loss of their job or face a substantial pay cut. For many of us, it has driven home the fact that even seemingly secure jobs might vanish overnight. But even if one’s monthly income were […]
10 ways to pay off your Credit Card Dues
Credit cards offer an instant solution to cardholders with most of their purchases and problems. Almost all banks offer a wide range of credit cards for different needs. Credit cards, when used recklessly, are a certain one-way ticket to a debt trap. But the same card, if used smartly, can actually buttress your financial needs […]
Credit Card Balance Overdue Hazards and Remedies
Credit cards can provide great perks and allow you to earn cash back or rewards for your purchases. They also serve as tools for helping you build credit, which can be important if you want to buy a house or car one day. But there are some risks involved in using credit cards, and if you’re […]