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More than half of people who acted on social media financial advice ‘lost money’

More than half of people who acted on social media financial advice ‘lost money’

More than half of people who have acted on financial advice they came across on social media said they ended up losing money, according to a bank. Of the 31% of people who said they had acted on financial advice on social media platforms, 55% said...

NPCI ups RuPay credit card play against rivals

NPCI ups RuPay credit card play against rivals

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has started offering financial incentives to banks to push RuPay credit cards to their customers in a bid to promote homegrown payment methods, said people directly aware of the matter. The incentive...

Media platform holds first personal finance conference

Media platform holds first personal finance conference

Popular youth-focused digital media platform, Zikoko, is set to host its first-ever personal finance and wealth-building event, tagged The Naira Life Conference, on August 8, 2025. Zikoko, widely known for its vibrant African youth culture...

More businesses adding credit card surcharges

More businesses adding credit card surcharges

Personal loan checklist: Pre and post-disbursal financial strategies

Personal loan checklist: Pre and post-disbursal financial strategies

A personal loan can be an incredible financial tool whether you're addressing unplanned bills, planning a wedding, addressing a medical emergency, or consolidating debts. However, you need to properly organise your finances preceding, and...

4 reasons why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it this July

4 reasons why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it this July

Credit card debt forgiveness could be worth applying for this July, thanks to a variety of timely reasons. Getty Images A new month always offers the possibility of change. And for millions of Americans suffering under the burden of high-rate...

Missed a personal loan EMI? Here’s what banks don’t tell you & why it matters

Missed a personal loan EMI? Here’s what banks don’t tell you & why it matters

Household debt is on the rise in India, with a significant increase in defaults within the retail lending sector. Missing a personal loan EMI might seem inconsequential, but experts indicate that it can lead to severe financial repercussions. CA...

The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free financial advice' could cost YOU thousands

The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free financial advice' could cost YOU thousands

Experts reveal the signs you must be wary of and how to protect yourself By LUCY EVANS Updated: 13:38 EDT, 8 July 2025 You may be tempted to turn to social media for free financial advice by bold claims of boosting your retirement nest egg or...

How local jurisdictions have become the new hub for credit card-related legislation — and what you can do about it

How local jurisdictions have become the new hub for credit card-related legislation — and what you can do about it

Over the last few years, the federal government has shown an increasing interest in credit cards and points and miles. Much of this originated with the proposed Credit Card Competition Act, including attempts to attach it to other pieces of...

Sundre woman arrested for credit card theft in Airdrie

Sundre woman arrested for credit card theft in Airdrie

Airdrie RCMP stated, in a press release, that the stolen credit cards were fraudulently used for purchases across Airdrie A 32-year-old woman from Sundre faces a lengthy list of charges in connection with a string of vehicle and credit card thefts...

Southern Indiana police looking for man who allegedly used stolen credit card

Southern Indiana police looking for man who allegedly used stolen credit card

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Clarksville Police are hoping the public can help identify a man seen on surveillance video allegedly using a stolen credit card at a local merchant. The incident happened on June 20, according to a post on the...

Is the Prime Visa credit card worth the cost?

Is the Prime Visa credit card worth the cost?

Amazon is the giant in the room for easy, instant access to hundreds of thousands of different products. While the Prime Visa (see rates and fees) doesn't technically have an annual fee, one of its caveats is that you have to be an Amazon Prime...

Court Orders Jail and Repayment in Cheque Bounce Case Involving Personal Loan

Court Orders Jail and Repayment in Cheque Bounce Case Involving Personal Loan

In a case of cheque dishonour involving repayment of a personal loan taken for purchase of construction material, the cantonment Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Amit Kulkarni has sentenced the accused, Suraj Rameshwar Morale, to three months of...

The best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts today, July 8, 2025

The best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts today, July 8, 2025

Looking for a great place to stash your rainy-day emergency funds? There are still savings accounts offering rates of up to 5% APY, but they can be hard to find. When inflation rates started cooling off last year and the Federal Reserve eased...

Southern Indiana police looking for man who allegedly used stolen credit card

Southern Indiana police looking for man who allegedly used stolen credit card

No More Penalty for Low Balance in Savings Accounts? Take a Look at Public Sector Banks that Have Waived It

No More Penalty for Low Balance in Savings Accounts? Take a Look at Public Sector Banks that Have Waived It

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has removed penalties for not maintaining the Minimum Average Balance in all savings accounts. The earlier rates varied based on account type and branch location — rural, semi-urban, urban, or metro. According to the...

Brookfield police: Credit card theft suspects sought, spent $4,500

Brookfield police: Credit card theft suspects sought, spent $4,500

Suspects in credit card theft investigation (Courtesy: BPD) MILWAUKEE - Brookfield police are looking for people suspected of stealing a purse and using stolen credit cards to buy thousands of dollars worth of gift cards and other merchandise last...

Chinese Man Arrested in Credit Card Data Theft Operation in Bangkok

Chinese Man Arrested in Credit Card Data Theft Operation in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Cyber police have arrested a Chinese national involved in a sophisticated credit card fraud operation that stole victims’ financial data and used it to purchase goods through Google Pay at Bangkok shopping centers. The case began when...

How Long Do Debit & Credit Card Gas Station Holds Last? (And How To Avoid Them)

How Long Do Debit & Credit Card Gas Station Holds Last? (And How To Avoid Them)

Paying for gas at the pump with a credit or debit card is a convenience that saves us time while performing one of life's little chores. While spotting a gas pump card skimmer before it steals your data may be your biggest concern during your...

Farmers more likely to seek financial advice amid concern around pensions

Farmers more likely to seek financial advice amid concern around pensions

The UK’s leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, questioned 331 farming and non-farming customers about their confidence in saving and investment as part of its twice-yearly investor sentiment study. Some 62 per cent of all customers interviewed in the...

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