#Personal finance
17 articles tagged “Personal finance”.
CTC vs In-Hand Salary: Why Your Offer Letter Number Isn’t What Reaches Your Bank
A ₹15 lakh CTC doesn’t mean ₹1.25 lakh a month in your account. A simple breakdown of CTC, gross and in-hand salary — PF, tax, gratuity and more — so you can compare job offers properly.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: A Simple Guide for Parents of Daughters
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 8.2% interest (Oct–Dec 2026) and tax benefits for a girl child’s future. Who can open it, how much to deposit, when it matures — explained simply.
Home Loan Basics: How It Works and 6 Ways to Pay Less Interest
A home loan can cost you more in interest than the loan itself. Understand EMI, floating rates and the latest repo rate move — and learn simple prepayment tricks that can save lakhs.
Start Small, Start Early: What a ₹2,000 SIP Taught Me About Patience
Two people invest the same ₹4.8 lakh. One ends up with more than double the other. The only difference is when they started — a simple lesson about time, patience and compounding.
Electric Vehicles in India: What to Know Before You Buy an EV in 2026
Thinking of an electric scooter or car? Real range vs claimed range, home charging, battery warranty, running costs and the 2026 subsidies and tax benefits — explained simply.
EPF Explained Simply: Contributions, Interest, Withdrawals and the New Wage Ceiling
Your PF deduction is one of your biggest savings. Understand how EPF works, the 8.25% interest, the new ₹25,000 wage ceiling, and the simplified withdrawal rules — in plain words.
Emergency Fund First: Why 6 Months of Savings Gives You Real Peace of Mind
Before investing, before upgrading the phone — build an emergency fund. How much you need, where to keep it, and how to build it step by step on a normal salary.
Rooftop Solar for Indian Homes: A Simple Guide to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Can solar panels on your roof cut your electricity bill to near zero? How rooftop solar works, the PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000, and what to check before you install.
First International Trip? A Simple Checklist for Indian Travellers
Passport, visa, forex, insurance, phone plans and airport steps — a calm, step-by-step checklist for Indians planning their first trip abroad, so nothing important is left to the last day.
Credit Score and CIBIL Explained: How to Build and Improve Yours
Your credit score decides whether you get a loan and at what interest rate. Learn what affects it, how often it updates now, how to fix errors, and simple habits to push it above 750.
Old vs New Tax Regime for FY 2026-27: How to Choose in 10 Minutes
New regime with zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, or old regime with HRA, 80C and home loan deductions? A simple way to decide for FY 2026-27, with real break-even numbers.
Jewellery, Digital Gold, Gold ETFs or SGBs: The Smart Way to Own Gold
Indians love gold, but the way you buy it matters. Compare jewellery, digital gold, gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds on cost, safety, tax and convenience — including the latest SGB changes.
What Is the Union Budget? How to Read It Without an Economics Degree
The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on Sunday, 1 February. What the Budget really is, how Parliament approves it, the key terms like fiscal deficit, and a simple way to read it like a household budget.
NPS for Retirement: What Changed With the New PFRDA Rules
PFRDA has made NPS more flexible — up to 80% lump sum at exit, 100% equity options, and longer age limits. A simple guide to how NPS works now and who should consider it.
Health Insurance for Your Family: 10 Things to Check Before You Buy
Sum insured, room rent limits, waiting periods, co-pay, network hospitals — a simple checklist to choose a family health insurance policy that actually helps on the day you need it.
PPF vs FD vs RD: Which Safe Savings Option Suits You?
PPF, fixed deposits and recurring deposits are India’s favourite safe options. Compare their interest, lock-in, tax and liquidity in simple words — and see which one fits which goal.
The 50-30-20 Budget Rule for Indian Salaries: A Simple Way to Stop Month-End Panic
Needs, wants and savings — the 50-30-20 rule splits your salary into three easy buckets. Here is how to use it on an Indian in-hand salary, when to bend it, and how to make it automatic.