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Finance
Coverage of consumer money, banking, rates, and the economic signals shaping financial decisions.
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.
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21 published stories in this archive.
FinanceBanking and Savings
The Fed’s late-April hold keeps savers interested, borrowers cautious, and homebuyers focused on lock terms, debt costs, and cash buffers.
Rohan MehtaMay 5, 202614 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
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FinanceBanking and Savings
Savers should compare savings rates again as central-bank signals, bank funding needs, and household cash choices keep shifting in 2026.
Rohan MehtaMay 1, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceBanking and Savings
Top high-yield savings accounts still pay far more than the national average, but the best offer is not always the best account for every saver.
Rohan MehtaApr 30, 202612 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
A fresh ET report on April 29 highlighted two refund-related changes under the Finance Act 2026, including how interest applies to older tax years and how refunds can now be set off across the old and new tax laws.
Rohan MehtaApr 29, 20266 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
India's new income-tax law changes the language of filing, keeps the new-regime slab relief in focus, and leaves some viral tax claims unsupported.
Rohan MehtaApr 28, 20268 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceBanking and Savings
With the RBI holding the repo rate at 5.25 per cent and market nerves still high, fixed deposits have regained attention from savers looking for clarity.
Rohan MehtaApr 27, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story