The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

A warning on getting too friendly with credit cards would find itself in nearly all financial advice. And with good reason – considering the high interest rates and late payment penalties many cards can have. The dangers of running yourself into a credit rut, with considerably more debt than you have the capacity to repay …

Mario Puzo once said that friendship and money are like oil and water. This can sound like an unusual take, and would certainly not be true in all cases, but having ‘lend me’ friends can have disastrous consequences. These may range from never seeing your friend again and burning relationships, or never getting your money …

28 year old Sharan would fit check a lot of boxes on the stereotypical millennial checklist. A penchant for eating out from quality food joints, a habit of catching his favorite matches from the neighbourhood sports pub, and a strong desire to flaunt the latest smartphone or take quarterly vacations – Sharan clearly loves to …

By: Kuldeep Gupta About the Author: Kuldeep Gupta is Head of Human Resources at Porteck Corporation, an IIM Lucknow alumni & a master trainer having more than 18 years of experience managing human capital. About the Author: Kuldeep Gupta is Head of Human Resources at Porteck Corporation, an IIM Lucknow alumni & a master trainer …

Artificial Intelligence has gone from being depicted as a primary character in sci-fi movies, to being a buzzword for quite a while, and finally actually penetrating today’s professional workspaces. It has brought with it a risk of unemployment for 38% of the US workforce (35% in Germany and 30% in the UK) according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. …

At some point in a managerial role, we may wonder if our team is indeed adequately focused to deliver efficient results. A well coordinated team results in faster and more productive output, to the advantage of both the company and the employees. But often the case is such that employees lose touch with this part …

A financial portfolio is a comprehensive collection of assets – stocks, bonds, liabilities, cash equivalents etc. Of course, it’s likely to consist of non publicly tradable securities as well, like art or real estate. A financial portfolio is usually held directly by investors, but can be managed by financial managers, or accountants.  Building a stable, …

When you apply for a loan, lenders do not rely on just one number. They look at your overall financial picture. This usually includes your credit score and something called a credit risk assessment. Understanding what is credit risk assessment and how it differs from a credit score can help you see why a loan …

With skyrocketing costs, higher education is beginning to seem like a far-fetched dream for many aspiring students. Even if, for a moment, we put studying abroad aside, securing admission in leading educational institutions within our home country itself has become very expensive. Due to these cost challenges, students find themselves struggling to pay for their …

India is changing, along with evolving mindsets, practices, and habits. For example, today, taking a loan is no longer a taboo. Young Indians take a loan for a variety of purposes— such as studying overseas, financing holidays, renovating their homes, buying a car, and also for their weddings! To fulfil this growing demand, many organizations …