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livemint.com > money > personal-finance > credit-cards-a-financial-convenience-or-a-debt-trap-experts-explain-how-smart-usage-makes-the-difference-11784732217910.html

Credit cards: A financial convenience or a debt trap? Experts explain how smart usage makes the difference

2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (497+ words) Credit cards have now become an indispensable part of modern financial lives across the nation. This is because these credit tools provide day-to-day users with comfort, convenience, rewards, and access to short-term credit. Furthermore, from online shopping to travel-related bookings…...

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How account aggregators are making credit more inclusive in India

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (445+ words) India has built one of the most advanced Open Finance infrastructures in the world through the Account Aggregator framework. This allows individuals and businesses to securely share financial data with consent across financial institutions using standardised APIs. The Account Aggregator…...

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The debt-free trap: Why shunning all forms of credit can actually stunt your financial growth

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (289+ words) Living entirely debt-free sounds like the ultimate financial milestone. No monthly payments, no interest charges, and zero money-induced anxiety. However, the reality of building long-term wealth is far more nuanced. Shunning all forms of credit is not only highly impractical…...

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livemint.com > money > personal-finance > upi-vs-credit-cards-experts-explain-how-to-choose-right-payment-method-for-everyday-spending-11784014942511.html

UPI vs Credit Cards: Experts explain how to choose right payment method for everyday spending

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (359+ words) The nation’s rapidly evolving digital payment ecosystem has completely transformed how citizens interact financially, spend and make payments, with UPI and credit cards emerging as two of the most widely used payment options. Both forms of payment offer users comfort,…...

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Credit score dropped despite paying on time? Here's how to get it corrected

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (536+ words) A sudden drop in your credit score can be alarming, particularly if you've never missed a loan EMI or credit card payment. While delayed repayments remain the biggest reason behind a lower score, they are not the only one. Incorrect…...

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livemint.com > money > personal-finance > same-salary-different-loan-amount-heres-why-banks-may-treat-borrowers-differently-11783690919940.html

Same salary, different loan amount? Here's why banks may treat borrowers differently

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (509+ words) It is common for two people earning almost the same monthly salary to apply for the same loan amount, only for one to get full approval while the other is sanctioned a lower amount or asked to wait. The difference…...

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What is a soft credit inquiry? Meaning, benefits and why it does not affect your credit score | Explained

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (274+ words) This calls for consistently monitoring one's credit health before applying for new debt. Ask questions such as "How many loan applications have you made recently?" This will help an individual avoid several hard checks in a short period. Understand the…...

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7 edible souvenirs for you to get started on Cajun cooking at home

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (765+ words) And so, when it’s time to leave, I decide to eschew magnets and postcards, and return home with varied tastes enough to fill my pantry and recreate some of the classics of Cajun cooking in my kitchen. Back in India,…...

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Modern borrower expects instant payments, real time updates and more

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (244+ words) A new generation of borrowers is emerging in India's digital-first era. With access to information and freely available knowledge banks, borrowers are better informed about financial products, more comfortable with digital platforms, and more deliberate in their borrowing decisions. The…...

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livemint.com > money > personal-finance > first-time-borrowers-to-lead-the-next-wave-of-credit-growth-in-india-11782894967310.html

First time borrowers to lead the next wave of credit growth in India

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (385+ words) India has witnessed strong demand-led credit growth over the past few years. Retail lending continues to drive this growth story, while MSME credit is gaining momentum, and lenders across segments remain focused on growing their loan books. According to the…...