Personal finance

EPFO's New Portal (2026): How to Check Your PF Balance, Withdrawal Limit and File a Claim

EPFO's New Portal (2026): How to Check Your PF Balance, Withdrawal Limit and File a Claim

EPFO's new 2026 portal is live. Here is how to log in, check your PF balance, see how much you can withdraw, and file a claim, step by step.

A ₹25,000 Personal Loan for Diwali Shopping: The Honest Math

A ₹25,000 Personal Loan for Diwali Shopping: The Honest Math

An instant loan app offers ₹25,000 for your Diwali shopping at an EMI that looks small. Here is what those six instalments really cost you — interest, processing fee and GST, line by line.

Why Your Savings Account Quietly Loses You Money

Why Your Savings Account Quietly Loses You Money

Big-bank savings pays 2.5–3% while prices rise faster, so idle cash loses value. Where higher rates sit in India, and whether that money stays safe.