The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

As summers approach, it is time to buckle up and plan for your international trip. From ancient ruins to exotic beaches, locations abroad have a lot to offer. But before you head for your dream vacation, planning for the journey is crucial to keep it organised. To know more about the best destinations to visit …

Money saved is money earned – but you cannot apply this to funds left idle in the bank. Idle cash that does not generate any return or nominal returns may ultimately lose its value. But what causes money to lose value even when stored securely in your account? The simple answer is the decrease in …

Obtaining a bank loan is a long and tedious process, involving a lot of documentation, numerous trips to the branch and a lot of effort. It also involves stringent credit checks, guarantors or collateral and a chance that the loan will not get approved. Banks also usually require a solid reason for providing the loan, …

Procure a loan isn’t a walk in the park – traditional banks and financial institutions tend to take long periods of time to process loan applications. Apart from banks, informal money lenders are known for high rates of interest, making the entire process strenuous. Not surprisingly then, loan apps have emerged in this financial set …

If you are looking at growing your money, the world of investments has no limits. While there are conventional methods of investment like fixed deposits, PFs, bonds and more, there are multiple alternative methods you may want to explore too. Non-traditional methods can surprise you and provide outsized results. Here are a few different types …

In today’s debt-driven economy, all individuals and business ventures depend on credit at one point or another. The credit score becomes essential in this context as it establishes the borrower’s creditworthiness and repayment history.  Lenders are more likely to offer a loan or a credit card if your score is high. As such, you must …

Dreams of visiting exotic destinations are not uncommon, but travelling anywhere requires money, which we usually may not have in abundance. It is not easy to tick things off your bucket list when your bank balance is low, but it’s not impossible, either. We often end up spending tons of money unnecessarily by making unwise …

A fixed salary offers financial security that ensures your monthly needs are met. However, rising inflation rates may make it challenging to get through the entire month. As per an EY-Refyne survey, more than 80% of employees use up their entire salary before it is time to receive the next month’s salary.  This can make …

It is believed that living well and achieving dreams like buying a car, travelling or buying a home require quite a bit of financing as well as financial planning. Saving a bit of your income each month goes a long way if you wish to lead a comfortable life and be prepared for emergencies like …

Nothing in the world is as empowering as knowledge – the single biggest driver of economic growth globally. However, with rising costs of education, this development may go for a toss. Over 70% of students opt for higher education and fund a major chunk of their education with pricey loans. To add insult to injury, …