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‘Personal loans, 2W to drive growth in H2,’ Sudipta Roy, MD & CEO, L&T Finance
L&T Finance is betting on two-wheeler, personal and gold loans to drive growth in H2FY26, backed by GST-led demand and expansion in the branch footprint. In an interview with Kshipra Petkar, MD & CEO Sudipta Roy tells about the company’s digital...
Credit card skimming concerns in Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Card skimming is just one way that financial scammers can steal your information — and it’s on the rise. The Dollar General Market located in downtown Christiansburg is the most recent business in Montgomery County to be...
HMRC could punish UK households who have just £3,500 in savings account
HMRC is sending brown envelopes to UK households containing tax demands - and certain earners are at risk with just £3,500 stashed away. HMRC could punish UK households who have just £3,500 in savings account HMRC could sting people with savings...
Molly-Mae Hague's 'stunning' Tom Ford perfume is down to £5 in money-saving deal
13:57, 18 Oct 2025Updated 14:04, 18 Oct 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Influencer and entrepreneur Molly-Mae Hague returns for a new season of her hit Amazon...
Credit card growth slows sharply amid RBI crackdown
Credit card growth slows sharply amid RBI crackdownCredit card loan growth in India has cooled considerably over the past year, signalling a broader moderation in unsecured personal lending and raising questions about household debt...
CA warns about 'India’s biggest financial scam': Common money trap could cost lakhs of loss. How to stop wealth drain
In India, many individuals struggle with managing their personal finances effectively. While income levels have risen over the years, a majority of people still miss out on building substantial wealth due to a common money trap, warns Chartered...
This giant dog advent calendar is packed with toys and this money saving hack gets you it for £13
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Pets at Home has launched its 2025 luxury dog advent calendar(Image: Pets At Home) If you've already sorted your own advent calendar...
Personal loan scams: Common frauds borrowers should watch out for
If you want to take a loan and are worried about fraud and scams prevalent around the world, it is recommended that you be aware of all the common frauds. A fraud could be perpetrated by someone who promises a higher personal loan than you are...
The best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY today, Oct. 17, 2025
High-yield savings accounts continue to offer strong rates of return for those seeking to maximize their savings potential. With many accounts currently featuring annual percentage yields (APYs) surpassing 4.00%, and a select few still hovering...
Eureka man allegedly uses stolen credit card to buy lottery tickets
A 66-year-old Eureka man allegedly used a stolen credit card to buy $125 worth of lottery tickets from a machine at the QuikTrip gas station, 290 E. Fourth St. The credit card belonged to a 30-year-old Pacific man who lost the card at Walmart, 131...
DCB Bank and Credilio launch Novio Secured Credit Card targeting new users
DCB Bank and fintech firm Credilio have launched the Novio Secured Credit Card, a RuPay card designed for India’s “new-to-credit” population. The card integrates with UPI and is backed by a fixed deposit, enabling individuals without a prior...
From promise to proof: Mutual Trust Bank’s 26-year journey of reliability
As it enters 27th year, the bank is focusing on digitalisation and maintaining its reputation for trust Over the past 26 years, Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has managed to live up to the name it carries, said Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director...
Beyond debt consolidation, some creative uses for personal loans you probably did not consider
When you take a personal loan, you could typically use it for a range of purposes such as renovation at home, emergency or wedding, etc. Besides that, some people take a loan for debt consolidation as well. But what if you take a loan for...
Your credit card, your identity: 5 crucial tips to protect yourself from fraud
Using a credit card is part of the spending habit for most of us. But when we start using credit cards too frequently, we might become a victim of credit card fraud. For example, what if someone managed to convince you to share the OTP (on some...
Post Office vs SBI Savings Account:
When it comes to savings, two of the most trusted names in india are the Post Office and the State bank of india (SBI). Both offer safe, government-backed savings options with attractive benefits. But which one is better? In this article, we will...
3 arrested in forged license, credit card ring
Madisonville Police Department, in cooperation with several other law enforcement agencies in the area, has thrown a wrench in an operation that was manufacturing and selling fake identification and credit cards in western Kentucky and possibly...
Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings
Chairman Dinal Peiris Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC has announced that credit terms and credit card payment facilities are offered at the company’s retail outlets being established islandwide to boost the aluminium extrusion supplies market....
Anonymous letter accuses Eskridge employee of misusing city credit card
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A stack of letters left at an Eskridge post office last week accused a city employee of charging thousands to the city’s credit card for personal use. The anonymous letter allegedly accuses Mike Bohn, an employee with the...
Houston firefighter accused of stealing fellow firefighter's credit card information
HOUSTON - A Houston firefighter is accused of stealing a fellow firefighter’s credit card information and attempting to use it to send himself money on Cash App and buy shoes online, according to court documents. According to the Harris County...