Budgeting

Fuel price shocks ripple through transport, food and household budgets. Here's what history teaches—and the practical financial strategies families can adopt to stay ahead of inflation.

With the rupee near ₹96/$ and education loans at 12%, the cost-to-salary math of studying abroad is under stress. Rising fees, tight visas and weak job markets are stretching repayment timelines.

The company’s announcement is another sign of how companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to directly serve clients’ financial needs.

App-based domestic help platforms promise reliability and ease. But as promo prices fade and surge fees kick in, urban users are rethinking whether the convenience justifies the rising monthly bill.

Summer activities are often seen as a way to keep children occupied. But they can also become an entry point into financial thinking.

From soaring electricity bills and AC cab rides to vacations, summer camps and medical buffers, India’s summer can raise household expenses by 10–12%. Here’s how to plan ahead.

Renting furniture and appliances is gaining popularity among urban professionals seeking flexibility and lower upfront costs—but hidden charges and long tenures can make buying the smarter financial choice.

As incomes rise, so does spending on gyms, gadgets and supplements. Young professionals now allocate up to 25% of their pay to fitness—blurring the line between discipline and lifestyle creep.