The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

Did this year’s tax leave you baffled?  Did you feel like you paid way too much tax? Don’t blame the government or its policies, at least not yet! You may have overlooked a few essential things when filing your tax returns, which has resulted in low returns. Read on to what they are and steer …

Investments are a very important part of retirement planning. This is also a very tense area that needs to be covered by couples. There are several studies conducted that show that bad investment planning is the reason for stress between many couples. For many, investment is just a monthly expense and they don’t feel the …

The world is seeing technology-led disruptions across the globe at a pace that is unprecedented. From payment banks to digital wallets and peer-to-peer lending, the traditional and often conservative world of finance is being turned on its head. These changes are manifesting not just in the developed economies (United States and Europe) but also in …

In a world that revolves around money, many worry about meeting their financial requirements. In fact, money-related stress is the most widely reported form of stress at workplace. Financial stress can be detrimental to the quality of life leading to reduced employee productivity, and ultimately impacting business profitability. In a session at the recently concluded …

The current workforce consists of a considerable percentage of millennials. It is estimated in a study by the University of North Carolina that nearly 50% of the workforce will consist of millennials by the year 2020. With such a large proportion being millennials, the big question that arises is whether they are equipped enough to …

Credit Score is a numerical expression based on borrower’s credit history which is  record of borrower’s responsible repayment of debts. Having a good credit score is all that matters in today’s fast paced world, you may miss out on many benefits if you fail to maintain one. Here are 5 ways a bad credit can …

Getting your very first job is one of the most significant turning points of your life. You start making money, you start believing your dreams can finally come true. That’s wonderful! But are dreams enough? Hardly! When you fail to plan your goals, you plan to fail your goals. Confused? Ask yourself how much money you …

Are you on the look-out for a simple and efficient way to get instant loans? Are you aware that traditional, big banks aren’t your only option anymore? Whether it is for your month-end needs or your next vacation or a home investment, online loans have proved to be much easier to get as compared to the traditional, …

As you analyse your month-end finances, you realise you owe more than you can afford. How did this happen? Were there early signs that you failed to notice or chose to overlook Every disaster has certain warning signs. Let us showcase to you 5 warning signs that indicate a financial crisis awaiting your future. 1. …

New reality has spread far and wide; all millennials, an unmaterialistic generation of today, want is wi-fi for their smartphone and a constant supply of enjoyable life experiences. The core concept is pretty simple – why buy depreciating assets, when you can rent and pay as per use! It is no secret that millennials; the …