Will you achieve financial security by 30?

Your saving and planning habits will decide the answer. You must make choices that contribute to your long-term goals. You should find out where your money goes and make smart choices accordingly. This helps save enough to be financially secure by the time you reach 30. 

We trust UPI for everything today, from QR scans to monthly bill payments. So, when you spot a strange transaction or send money to the wrong person, your heart skips a beat.

Have you noticed how every time you try to download a statement, check an EMI, or raise a query, you are first asked for your loan account number? It is the one detail that ties your entire loan journey together.

Asha wants a house, and Vikram wants a vehicle. Both need loans, but learn the hard way that one loan will not cover every need. Asha needs a long-term loan secured by property, while Vikram needs a loan collateralised by a vehicle.

In 2025, 40%-45% of all personal loans sanctioned by banks in India were indeed top-up loans. So, many individuals feel the need for extra funds even after getting the loan amount they originally applied for.

But here’s the catch: while applying for extra funds, most are unclear whether they should go for a fresh personal loan or simply add a top-up to their existing one.  

Today, one can hardly imagine life without electronic payment solutions. Whether you are paying bills online, transferring money to family members, or shopping at your favourite retail store, EPS is everywhere. 

You’re all set to sign the dotted line of your personal loan agreement. The prospect is thrilling.  
But let’s hit pause before we get the ink flowing. It’s vital to have clarity in this moment.
 

Anushree needed to make an urgent payment to a vendor. The vendor said, “You can send it via IMPS or UPI, whichever suits you.” Anushree paused. Until that moment, she thought IMPS and UPI were the same thing. Clearly not. Both help you transfer money instantly, but in very different ways.

If you use digital payments every day, you already know how fast India is moving toward a cashless life. But there is one small detail that still confuses many people: what is a UPI ID, and why do apps keep asking for it?

Think of all the times you paid at a local kirana store, split a dinner bill, or sent funds home. Behind every tap lies a simple digital address that keeps your money flowing safely. Once you understand it, UPI starts feeling effortless.