Co-branded credit cards are quite common. I recently came across one by ICICI Bank and MakeMyTrip — MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Credit card. In this post, let’s find out more about this card and whether it makes sense for you to apply for this credit card. MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Credit Card: CashBack Benefits and Limitations 6%… Continue Reading
Almost everyone wants to close their home loan soon. A home loan is a big liability and getting this burden off the head is important for most households. Of course, there is only one way to close the home loan soon: Pay more than the EMI. There is no other way. Yes, a reduction in… Continue Reading
Recently, I misplaced my wallet. I used the word “misplaced” because I was not sure if I had lost it or had simply kept it somewhere and forgot. I noticed my wallet was missing in the morning, and I had last seen my wallet the previous evening. While I found the wallet in the house… Continue Reading
I tried to recharge my FastTag account recently through Paytm app. Decided to make payment through a credit card. My credit card was already saved/tokenized on the app and hence did not have to enter the credit card details. That’s expected and quite convenient too. However, I was not asked to enter CVV either. The… Continue Reading
Recently, I came across a viral content on social media where the author referred to home loans as a scam. Why? The author took a loan of Rs 48 lacs. EMI of Rs 42K. After paying 15 EMIs, the author had repaid only Rs 75,000 in principal and Rs 4.8 lacs in interest. And it… Continue Reading
The Government of India took away indexation from real estate investments through a proposal in the Budget 2024. After collecting feedback, the Government retracted and allowed indexation benefit to properties bought before July 2024. How Will the Capital Gains from Real Estate Be Taxed? For properties sold before July 23, 2023 Short Term capital gains… Continue Reading
The Reserve Bank has recently made life difficult for the Peer-to-Peer lending ecosystem. In a recent update to P2P lending platform directions on August 16, 2024, the Reserve Bank clarified and expanded upon its previous directions. Before we discuss the tightening by the RBI, let’s take a step back and see how this space has… Continue Reading
You need to pay your daughter’s college fee of Rs 15 lacs in the coming month. You are wary of visiting the bank branch multiple times for getting an education loan sanctioned. You took a home loan 5 years back. You get a call from your bank that you are eligible for a top-up home… Continue Reading
You own a credit card and have racked up a big bill on the card. Your cash flows are stretched this month and you can’t pay the card dues in full. You have been a good borrower all along and don’t want this instance of unpaid dues to become a blot on your credit records.… Continue Reading
Four-wheelers have gotten quite expensive. I have not bought a new car in almost 10 years and hence never thought much about it. A friend was buying one recently, this topic came up, and I could see that the costs have gone up. Is there a way to reduce the cost of car purchase? Negotiating… Continue Reading