Many people have opted for EMI moratorium despite the fact that the RBI and banks clearly stated that it comes with an additional cost. However, there is an unintended consequence ... Read more
Many people have opted for EMI moratorium despite the fact that the RBI and banks clearly stated that it comes with an additional cost. However, there is an unintended consequence which people might have to face if they have opted for EMI moratorium. We explain how taking moratorium can lead to rejection of your fresh loan application despite the fact that RBI has stated that it will not have an impact on your credit score. Read more
The COVID-19 crisis and ensuing financial uncertainty have forced many to shelve their dreams of buying a home for now. But if you cancel a property booking, you may have to forfei ... Read more
The COVID-19 crisis and ensuing financial uncertainty have forced many to shelve their dreams of buying a home for now. But if you cancel a property booking, you may have to forfeit your initial deposit or get caught in a legal battle. Read more
The stoppage of the Government of India 7.75% bonds (RBI Bonds) has greatly narrowed down options for fixed income investors. To get higher returns, they can either go for long mat ... Read more
The stoppage of the Government of India 7.75% bonds (RBI Bonds) has greatly narrowed down options for fixed income investors. To get higher returns, they can either go for long maturity products or take on some credit risk in a measured way. Mint explains. Read more
With no cap on costs and low footfall in hospitals, insurers are worried that hospitals may end up over-billing, the brunt of which will be borne by the insurance companies as well ... Read more
With no cap on costs and low footfall in hospitals, insurers are worried that hospitals may end up over-billing, the brunt of which will be borne by the insurance companies as well as the uninsured patients. Mint's Disha Sanghvi and Deepti Bhaskaran spoke with insurance companies, hospitals and a few other experts to understand what really the issues are. On this episode, we tell you why insurers want standard Covid-19 treatment costs. Listen in! Read more
The pandemic has resulted in a cash crunch for many, and if you find yourself in a tough spot, you might want to liquidate your assets to ease the situation. But in some cases, it ... Read more
The pandemic has resulted in a cash crunch for many, and if you find yourself in a tough spot, you might want to liquidate your assets to ease the situation. But in some cases, it makes more sense to take a loan against your investments. We tell you the pros and cons of both options. Read more
Government banks have come up with a new personal loan product for their existing customers. The interest rates on these loans are lower than a regular personal loan, and the eligi ... Read more
Government banks have come up with a new personal loan product for their existing customers. The interest rates on these loans are lower than a regular personal loan, and the eligibility criteria are relaxed. Should you opt for them if you had a pay cut or your employer is not paying salary during the lockdown? Read more
The FIRE community has taken a serious hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic taking its toll on even the most savvy of investers, is it still possible for FIRE dreams ... Read more
The FIRE community has taken a serious hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic taking its toll on even the most savvy of investers, is it still possible for FIRE dreams to comoe true? Let's see how these people are coping up in India. Tune in to know more. Read more
The Finance Minister made an announcement reducing the monthly provident fund contribution for both employee and employer from 12% to 10% for the next three months. While the move ... Read more
The Finance Minister made an announcement reducing the monthly provident fund contribution for both employee and employer from 12% to 10% for the next three months. While the move is aimed at providing more liquidity for the employees, it might have other implications as well. Tune in to know more! Read more
The government, on Wednesday, extended the deadline for registration and completion of projects under RERA by six months. The move may be a relief to the developers but can cause d ... Read more
The government, on Wednesday, extended the deadline for registration and completion of projects under RERA by six months. The move may be a relief to the developers but can cause distress to homebuyers. Tune in with Renu Yadav to know more! Read more
Once we go back to normal consumer habits after the lockdown, will we go back to our habit of relentlessly overspending, or will our wallets get a breather? In this episode, we loo ... Read more
Once we go back to normal consumer habits after the lockdown, will we go back to our habit of relentlessly overspending, or will our wallets get a breather? In this episode, we look at the trend of 'Revenge Spending' and connect emotion with consumerism. Tune in! Read more
