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A popular TikTok travel hack recommends using VPNs to find cheaper flights, but other strategies work better
- A virtual private network (VPN) protects your online privacy and security through a secure server.
- Some people also believe flights can be cheaper if you use a VPN. Here's what our research found.
Alberto Riva
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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance
I'm a millennial with three kids and I had to ask my mom for financial assistance. Though I feel sh…
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I never thought I'd have an only child, but I love it, and my kid does, too
I wanted more kids when I was growing up, but I had an only child. I love having just one kid, and …
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My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.
Each time I got pregnant, my husband and I waited to be inspired before choosing names. We ended up…
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I have an only child. Our small family saves money, and traveling is much easier.
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Five gifts you can give to yourself, friends, or family, towards achieving financial independence
Ahead of India's 78th Independence Day, find out how a professional achieved financial independence…
My grandparents were strict and unaffectionate while I was growing up. Everything changed when I had kids.
My grandparents raised me, and they were strict when I was a kid. When I had my own children, they …
Nicole Johnson
I never wanted to get married. But when I got pregnant, everything changed.
I was afraid of commitment and never saw myself getting married. But when I got pregnant, my feelin…
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My husband and I had opposite upbringings. We now clash on how to spend money on our kids.
My husband and I clash about how much money to spend on our kids because of our opposite upbringing…
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My husband and I thought we wanted 2 kids, but having an only child made more sense for our family
My husband and I thought we wanted two kids, but having an only child makes sense. We have more tim…
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Govt. offers relief on long-term capital gains for real estate, allows investors to choose between old and new LTCG regime
Indexation allowed investors to factor in the impact of inflation on their investment over the year…
Stock market crash: What should your next move be?
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When I was a kid, I moved every few months. Now that I'm a parent, I focus on creating stability for my family.
When I was growing up, I moved often, and it was difficult for me to feel grounded and keep friends…
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My 3rd child was a daughter, and with her, I felt more pressure to be a role model. She's always watching what I'm doing.
I had two sons before I had my daughter. With her, I feel more pressure to be her role model. She l…
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Thinking of getting a personal loan? Adani group might have something for you
The Adani One app, developed by Adani Digital Labs Ltd, debuted in December 2022 focusing on airpor…
I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.
Tanya Mitra sends her kids to stay with family for weeks during the summer. She says everyone enjoy…
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I'm a proud, child-free cat lady. Children are still important to me — I just don't want any of my own.
I'm a proud, child-free cat lady, and I'm a peace with my decisions. In my life's work as an author…
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Top 5 personal finance scams in India and how to stay safe from them
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My foster mother hated her first name. I found another way to honor her after she died.
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We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.
I've been cuddling my 9-year-old son to sleep for years, and now, my other two kids like it, too. I…
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I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
I've always known I don't want my own kids, but my partner has a son. Our relationship has been a p…
Alexandra Saville
After outrage, Govt clarifies: tax clearance certificate only for people with tax dues, high-value defaulters
As per section 230 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, every person is not required to obtain a tax cleara…
PTI
My husband and I are in our 50s and child-free. We've never regretted our decision.
My husband and I have always known we don't want kids. Now, in our 50s, we don't regret the decisio…
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I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.
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Budget 2024: Here's how your mutual fund investments are set to change post-budget
The budget has changed the definition of a specified mutual funds. From now on, any fund which inve…
Budget 2024: How will long-term capital tax change your real-estate investments post-budget?
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