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Consumer banking

Reporting on savings accounts, checking products, loan servicing, and the retail banking products people use every day.

Savings products, bank offers, and day-to-day money tools.

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2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule Changes Retirement Planning Math
FinanceRetirement and Planning
The 2026 Roth catch-up rule moves higher earners' catch-up contributions into after-tax accounts and raises key retirement limits.
Rohan MehtaMay 19, 202612 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
FinanceInvesting and Markets
AMFI April 2026 data shows record industry inflows, softer equity flows, and a small SIP dip after March. The useful lesson for investors is discipline, not a rushed portfolio change.
Rohan MehtaMay 18, 202612 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
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
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
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