Author: Karthik

  • Complete Guide to Studying in the USA in 2021

    Complete Guide to Studying in the USA in 2021

    Interested in studying in USA? Great choice! The USA is a very popular destination for international students. In 2019, the total number of international students enrolled in US colleges was 1,095,299, making up 5.5% of the total US student body. Studying at a college or university in USA can open up a world of opportunities for…

  • Improve your credit score in 2024

    Improve your credit score in 2024

    Credit Score plays a vital role in determining the creditworthiness of an individual. Before determining whether or not to lend to an individual, the lender evaluates their credit score. A credit score also affects the loan amount and the interest rate payable on the loan by the borrower. In case if an individual has a…

  • Get Your Finances In Shape For 2021 With These New Year’s Financial Resolutions

    Get Your Finances In Shape For 2021 With These New Year’s Financial Resolutions

    This year has given everyone a crash course on the necessity to be equipped for unprecedented times. The Covid-19 outbreak that resulted in lockdowns, has added to the financial woes of most of us. With 2021 around the corner, you can turn a new leaf. A new year brings conviction and hopes to bring about…

  • 7 Common Financial Mistakes made by Indians

    7 Common Financial Mistakes made by Indians

    India is one among the fastest developing economies across the world but the financial literacy amongst a common man is still limited and thus to some extent the general public makes investment decisions based on herd mentality resulting in some glaringly obvious financial mistakes. Six of these mistakes are: Not maintaining an emergency fund It…

  • Top 5 millennial friendly zero-balance savings account in India

    Top 5 millennial friendly zero-balance savings account in India

    A savings account can be called one of the most basic and also the most popular banking products in India. To keep your money safe, to earn interest over the balance, to make financial transactions, there are n number of reasons for you to have a savings account. While every Indian who turns 18 aspires…

  • Benefits of Going Cashless in India

    Benefits of Going Cashless in India

    Mankind has evolved tremendously. The fact that all facets of human lives have undergone astounding changes cannot be denied. One of these changes is the use of money and how we trade with each other. Once the concept of currency was established, the exchange of goods through the barter system collapsed. With time, the concept…

  • Investing 101: Setting Investment Goals

    Investing 101: Setting Investment Goals

    Why is investing important? Money is an essential part of everyone’s life. Usually, everyone earns and saves for their future. This is important since the savings from salaries and lump sum bonuses might not be enough to see one through their working and retirement life. Instead of investing, if these savings are left in your…

  • Disposable Income, Digital Media & More: What’s Boosting India’s Outbound Travel?

    Disposable Income, Digital Media & More: What’s Boosting India’s Outbound Travel?

    Until a few years ago, an international trip was a privilege and a luxury that few people could experience. In 2019, international travel is for everyone. Over the years, the number of outbound travels by Indians has increased drastically. In 2016, 21.9mn people travelled abroad and spent about $25bn, and in the span of next…