The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

A Demand Draft (DD) is a secure, prepaid way to transfer money through a bank. Unlike cheques, DDs don’t rely on the account holder’s balance at the time of clearance. The bank sets aside the amount when issuing the draft, so there’s no risk of it bouncing. Despite digital banking options, demand drafts are still …

A PAN Card isn’t just for adults — it can be a valuable financial tool for minors too. From opening a bank account to investing in their future, having a PAN Card early sets the foundation for smart money management. Thankfully, you can easily apply for a PAN card for minors online or offline.   Read …

Debt-to-income ratio is an essential criterion that helps financial institutions evaluate your finances. This figure affects the loan amount and credit card limit that you can get.  When you apply for credit, lenders determine this ratio since it reflects your borrowing capacity. Continue reading to understand the significance of this ratio in your loan application …

Earning tax-free income means you can save big on your taxes. Did you know that multiple means help you do just that? From gratuity to income from agriculture, you can wisely safeguard such hard-earned money and use it for all of life’s upgrades and emergencies.  Keep reading to know more about these lucrative tax-free sources …

To save on taxes, you can explore various tax saving investments. These avenues can offer deductions under the Income Tax Act of 1961. You can choose from several schemes under the following sections: To know more about these tax saving instruments, read on.     Top 5 Investments for Tax Savings in India Here are some tax …

An account payee cheque is also known as a crossed check, which has two parallel lines mentioned on the top left. Between the two lines, you need to write ‘A/C payee’. Irrespective of many digital options, cheques are one of the popular ways of making financial transactions. One of the main reasons for choosing cheques …

RTGS refers to a payment facility provided by banking institutions for the transfer of funds from one bank account to another. Although UPI transactions in India are being accepted widely, they have a specified limit of ₹1 lakh per day. For a larger amount, there are other online methods to opt from.  Unlike an NEFT …

If you’ve ever received a notification about ATM card AMC charges and wondered what exactly they are, you’re in the right place. AMC or Annual Maintenance Charges are fees banks levy to cover the costs of managing your debit card, including customer support, fraud protection, and infrastructure maintenance. Some banks offer free debit cards with …

The Employee Provident Fund, or EPF, offers all employed individuals retirement benefits. For the Financial Year 2022-23, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that the interest rate will be 8.15% p.a.  Read on to know more about this EPF rate and its calculation. An Overview of the EPF Interest Rate in 2024 Here …

Knowing the current SBI FD interest rates will help you invest smartly and ensure maximum returns. The interest rates depend on: Staying informed about the rates will give you insight into which terms best suit your goals, enabling you to make the most of your funds. Read on to know the current rates and other key …