The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

Based on your loan history (of all kinds), a credit score is a number that measures and rates your financial health. To decide whether to accept someone for a loan or credit card and to determine what interest rate to charge, lenders use credit scores. In order to decide whether to rent your house, give …

Over the years, an individual’s or even an organisation’s creditworthiness has come to be defined by their credit score. A loanee’s traditional data (e.g. credit history, types of credit, credit utilisation, etc.) is usually the only factor considered by credit scoring systems to evaluate their creditworthiness. The problem with this system is that a significant …

When it comes to loans, perhaps even before you finalise the loan amount, the first thing that comes to your mind is repayment. This is the right way to go about it as you are responsible for paying your loan on time. So, when you are borrowing, plan the budget accordingly and ensure that it …

When applying for a personal loan, one of the biggest concerns borrowers have is understanding all the costs involved. What is the processing fee for personal loan? Are there any personal loan hidden charges that might surprise you later? Getting clarity on these questions helps you plan your finances better and repay without stress. Being …

A personal loan is an unsecured loan designed to help folks meet their financial needs. By definition, a personal loan is one where you don’t need to pledge any security or collateral while opting for it. The lender provides the borrower with the flexibility to use the funds as per their own requirements. On closer …

When it comes to personal loans, instant approval is a characteristic no customer would decline. In fact, such a feature is prioritized. Fortunately, competitive credit markets give us plenty of choices. Based on your needs and requirements as a borrower, you can choose from a plethora of options available with banking institutions. SBI has several …

A Financial Wellness Program usually expands from standard employee benefits and goes past retirement arranging and contributing data. A balanced one will promote, for employees, everything from precise understanding and appropriate use of money to the point of building not just a stable, but symbiotic relationship with money.  This is a perspective many evolving corporates …

Thinking about repaying your personal loan early? Well, many borrowers want to know whether paying off a loan before time will save money or cost extra. The truth is, some lenders charge a prepayment penalty on personal loan when you close your loan early – either partially or fully. These are called pre closure charges …

Ever wondered why some women are better than the others at handling finances? Is managing money in a better way rooted in genes? Are some just more intelligent or more qualified? A bit of both perhaps. A 2017 Fidelity study shows that women save a larger proportion of their income than men. Another study built …

It’s undeniable that getting your own vehicle brings a sense of freedom, and the first vehicle one generally owns is a two-wheeler. The experience of driving a two-wheeler is liberating, and in addition to being cost-effective, a two-wheeler is the perfect means of transport for everyone. If you have been thinking of shelving away your dreams of …