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    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS: How Bank Transfers Work in India

    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS: How Bank Transfers Work in India

    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS explained simply — which bank transfer method to use, their speed, limits, and when to pick each.
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    Sep 10, 2026
    Banking & UPI
    What Is a Fixed Deposit? A Beginner's Guide for India

    What Is a Fixed Deposit? A Beginner's Guide for India

    Fixed deposits explained simply for beginners — how an FD works, the interest, DICGC safety, tax, and when it makes sense.
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    Sep 08, 2026
    Saving & Budgeting
    What Is TDS? A Beginner's Guide to Tax Deducted at Source

    What Is TDS? A Beginner's Guide to Tax Deducted at Source

    TDS explained simply for beginners in India — what Tax Deducted at Source means, where it applies, Form 16 and 26AS, and how to claim a refund.
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    Sep 02, 2026
    Taxes
    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Think checking your own score lowers it, or that CIBIL is the only bureau? These are the most common credit score myths in India — and the real facts.
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    Sep 01, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Secured and Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?

    Secured and Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?

    Secured vs unsecured loans in India explained simply — what collateral means, how the rates and risks differ, and which loan type to choose.
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    Aug 27, 2026
    Loans & EMI
    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS: How Bank Transfers Work in India

    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS: How Bank Transfers Work in India

    NEFT, IMPS and RTGS explained simply — which bank transfer method to use, their speed, limits, and when to pick each.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Sep 10, 2026
    Banking & UPI
    What Is a Fixed Deposit? A Beginner's Guide for India

    What Is a Fixed Deposit? A Beginner's Guide for India

    Fixed deposits explained simply for beginners — how an FD works, the interest, DICGC safety, tax, and when it makes sense.
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    Sep 08, 2026
    Saving & Budgeting
    What Is TDS? A Beginner's Guide to Tax Deducted at Source

    What Is TDS? A Beginner's Guide to Tax Deducted at Source

    TDS explained simply for beginners in India — what Tax Deducted at Source means, where it applies, Form 16 and 26AS, and how to claim a refund.
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    Sep 02, 2026
    Taxes
    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Think checking your own score lowers it, or that CIBIL is the only bureau? These are the most common credit score myths in India — and the real facts.
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    Sep 01, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Secured and Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?

    Secured and Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?

    Secured vs unsecured loans in India explained simply — what collateral means, how the rates and risks differ, and which loan type to choose.
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    Aug 27, 2026
    Loans & EMI
    What Is a SIP and How Does It Work?

    What Is a SIP and How Does It Work?

    What is a SIP and how does it work in India? A plain-language guide to systematic investment plans, rupee-cost averaging, and the honest risks.
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    Aug 25, 2026
    Investing & Insurance
    Common Money Scams in India and How to Stay Safe

    Common Money Scams in India and How to Stay Safe

    From fake loan apps to UPI fraud, here are the most common money scams in India, the warning signs they share, and simple ways to stay safe.
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    Aug 20, 2026
    Scams & Safety
    Savings Account or Current Account: Which One Do You Need?

    Savings Account or Current Account: Which One Do You Need?

    Confused between a savings account and a current account? Here is what each is for, how they differ, and how to pick the right one in India.
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    Aug 18, 2026
    Banking & UPI
    How Is EMI Calculated? A Simple Guide With Examples

    How Is EMI Calculated? A Simple Guide With Examples

    Learn how your loan EMI is calculated — the formula, a step-by-step example, and what changes your monthly payment. Written simply for Indian borrowers.
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    Aug 13, 2026
    Loans & EMI
    How to Make a Monthly Budget on a Low Income

    How to Make a Monthly Budget on a Low Income

    A step-by-step guide to making a monthly budget on a low income in India — how to plan income, cut costs, save first, and handle irregular earnings.
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    Aug 11, 2026
    Saving & Budgeting
    What is KYC? Why Banks Ask for It, and How to Stay Safe

    What is KYC? Why Banks Ask for It, and How to Stay Safe

    What is KYC in India? A plain-language guide to Know Your Customer — why banks ask, accepted documents, eKYC and Video KYC, and how to spot KYC scams.
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    Aug 06, 2026
    Banking & UPI
    What is a Mutual Fund? A Beginner's Guide for India

    What is a Mutual Fund? A Beginner's Guide for India

    A plain-language beginner's guide to mutual funds in India — what they are, how they work, types, SIPs, safety, and how to start investing.
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    Aug 04, 2026
    Investing & Insurance
    How Does a Credit Card Work? A Simple Guide for India

    How Does a Credit Card Work? A Simple Guide for India

    A credit card is a short-term loan from your bank. Learn how the billing cycle, grace period, interest, and fees really work — in plain English.
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    Jul 28, 2026
    Loans & EMI
    How to Spot a Fake Loan App in India (Warning Signs & Safety Guide)

    How to Spot a Fake Loan App in India (Warning Signs & Safety Guide)

    Learn how to spot a fake loan app in India — the warning signs, permissions to avoid, how to verify an RBI-registered lender, and what to do if trapped.
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    Jul 24, 2026
    Scams & Safety
    How to build an emergency fund on a low income in India

    How to build an emergency fund on a low income in India

    How to build an emergency fund on a low income in India — how much to save, where to keep it, and a simple step-by-step to start with as little as ₹500 a month.
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    Jul 23, 2026
    Saving & Budgeting
    Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing in India: A Beginner's Guide (2026)

    Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing in India: A Beginner's Guide (2026)

    New to taxes in India? A plain-language ITR guide for beginners — who must file, which form, documents, step-by-step, deadlines, and penalties.
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    Jul 14, 2026
    Taxes
    How to Improve Your CIBIL Score (2026)

    How to Improve Your CIBIL Score (2026)

    Practical habits that raise your CIBIL score in India — pay on time, lower credit utilisation, fix report errors, and how long real improvement takes.
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    Jul 13, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    How to Check Your CIBIL Score for Free (2026)

    How to Check Your CIBIL Score for Free (2026)

    Check your CIBIL score for free without hurting it — where to do it, a step-by-step guide, and how to fix errors on your credit report in India.
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    Jul 12, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    What Is a CIBIL Score and How Is It Calculated?

    What Is a CIBIL Score and How Is It Calculated?

    A CIBIL score is a 300-900 number showing how reliably you repay credit. Learn how it's calculated, what counts as good, and how to build one.
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    Jul 10, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Welcome to Paishaala — Let's Make Money Simple

    Welcome to Paishaala — Let's Make Money Simple

    Paishaala explains money in plain language — saving, borrowing, credit scores, banking and more, for everyday India. Here's what to expect.
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    Jul 10, 2026

    Paishaala — Money, Made Simple

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