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Bigger home, but at what cost? How cheaper suburban rent quietly eats into your money, precious time and peace of mind

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- A bigger suburban home can offer better amenities at a lower price per square foot. However, cheaper housing does not always mean cheaper living. Longer journeys can add fuel b... Read More


Inflation isn't done: Interest rates likely to rise more, Fed Governor Michael Barr warns

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- On 29 September, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr gave a warning. He said interest rates would likely rise more. This is needed to slow down inflation, he said. Barr said ... Read More


Have any traffic challan still unpaid? The amount may be added to your electricity bill

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Do you have any traffic challans still unpaid? Now, you may get it added to your electricity bill. On 28 September, the Supreme Court suggested ways to recover unpaid traffic f... Read More


With Rs.30 LPA salary, should you buy a luxury car worth Rs.50 lakh? EMI maths explained

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A Rs.30 lakh annual salary can make a Rs.50 lakh luxury car look affordable. The showroom may strengthen that feeling by offering a loan with a manageable EMI. But the EMI tells... Read More


UPI not working abroad: Indian traveller shares frustration over GPay not functioning in Singapore; netizens react

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- An X user, Nikhil George, shared his UPI experience on social media. He tried to complete the transaction at Singapore Changi Airport. Nikhil tried paying at The Cocoa Trees at... Read More


'Dents Lindt's reputation': Analyst reacts as Swiss chocolate company lowers prices for Christmas

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Lindt plans to lower chocolate prices. This follows a second cut to sales-growth guidance this year. Weak consumer confidence is behind this decision, the company said. CEO Ada... Read More


TRAI new rules 2026: How telecom operators will crack down on spammers; check penalties, timeline and more

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Telecom operators now have stronger powers against spam callers. They can act even without consumer complaints. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new r... Read More


New rules from October: SBI ATM charges, bulk FD rates, fee on UPI, Aadhaar verification for LPG subsidy, and more

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- October brings changes affecting ATM use, large deposits, digital payments, pensions and cooking gas subsidies. Most start on 1 October while the UPI change starts on 15 October... Read More


Credit card debt: Can banks ask families to repay it after cardholder dies? What if there's no will? Explained

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Can banks ask families to repay credit card debt after a cardholder dies? The answer is not always straightforward. Credit card debt does not disappear when a cardholder dies. ... Read More


No AC, dropped elsewhere at midnight: Passenger wins compensation against travel company in consumer court

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- A Visakhapatnam consumer commission has ordered a travel company to pay Rs.31,500 to a passenger. He paid for an AC bus but travelled in a bus without AC. The company also dropp... Read More