The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

This article explains what minimum balance in savings account means, how Monthly Average Balance (MAB) is calculated and what penalties Indian banks charge for non-compliance. It covers the savings account minimum balance requirement across SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis and Kotak banks including how the minimum balance required in bank account India differs by rural and urban branches with 2 real borrower examples …

 This article covers all 7 ways to check your Post Office Savings Account balance in 2026 from the IPPB mobile app and DOP internet banking to missed call banking, SMS, ATM and passbook updates. It also explains how to link your account to UPI, register for net banking and check your PPF balance through the same portal. Most methods are instant, free and …

This guide covers how to update Aadhaar card details online and offline including address updates, mobile number changes and Aadhaar card corrections. All update routes, current UIDAI fees (revised October 2025), required documents and tracking instructions are covered. Most demographic updates take 5 to 7 working days; mobile number changes can take up to 30 days.  Most people only think …

This article covers the complete motor insurance claim process in India, from documenting the incident and filing an FIR to submitting documents and receiving settlement. Whether you are filing a cashless or reimbursement claim, you can complete the process in under 30 days if you follow the right steps.  Most people learn the motor insurance claim process the hard way, standing next …

This article explains No Claim Bonus (NCB) in motor insurance covering what it means, how IRDAI’s standardised discount slabs work from 20% to 50% and how to transfer, protect and maximise your NCB savings. Takes about 6 minutes to read.  Saved ₹11,500 on car insurance without doing anything special. That is what 5 claim-free years does for you, thanks …

This guide explains how to check debit card EMI eligibility across major Indian banks – HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis and Kotak with SMS codes, app checks, real-life examples and step-by-step activation instructions. Whether you want to run a quick debit card EMI eligibility check or find out why your last attempt was declined, this covers it.   Debit card EMI lets you split large …

This article covers what a payday loan is, how payday loan interest rates in India work in practice, whether you can get one with a bad credit score, and what really happens when you cannot repay. Read time: approximately 9 minutes.  A payday loan is a short-term, unsecured loan meant to tide you over until your next salary …

This article covers the most common mistakes borrowers make while reading the KFS – the Key Fact Statement lenders are legally required to share before disbursing a loan. You will learn what each section of the KFS actually means, see real calculations across competing loan offers and follow a step-by-step checklist to avoid costly errors before …

This article explains how to compare two personal loan offers using their Key Fact Statements (KFS) –  a standardised disclosure document mandated for all regulated lenders in India. You’ll learn which fields to check, how to use the APR instead of the headline interest rate and how to spot hidden charges before you sign.  Two loan offers land in your inbox. Both …

Your credit score is a 3-digit number (300–900 in India) that summarises your creditworthiness based on your borrowing and repayment history. It affects whether you get loans and credit cards, the interest rate you’re offered and even how much credit limit you receive. A score above 750 is generally considered excellent.    The Silent Gatekeeper of Your Financial Life  Imagine walking into a bank, confident enough that you’ll be approved …