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Practical articles about loans, EMIs, credit cards and interest rates. Written the way a friend who works in finance would explain it to you.

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Basics

How EMI Is Calculated

Most people pay their EMI every month without really knowing what they are paying for. This breaks down the formula and makes it click.

5 min read

Interest Rates

Flat vs Reducing Rate of Interest

Two loans, same interest rate on paper. But one costs you significantly more. Understanding this difference can save you a lot of money.

6 min read

Strategy

Benefits of Part Payment on Your Loan

A bonus at work, a tax refund, a little extra cash. Most people spend it. Here is what happens when you put even a part of it towards your loan instead.

5 min read

Strategy

When to Make a Part Payment and When Not To

Part payment is not always the smartest move. Sometimes holding that money makes more sense. This helps you figure out which situation you are actually in.

7 min read

Credit Cards

What Are Credit Cards and How Do They Actually Work

Beyond the rewards and cashback. Understanding how credit cards make money and what that means for how you should use yours.

8 min read

Credit Cards

How a Credit Card Can Slowly Becomes a Debt Trap

Not a textbook explanation. Just a real account of what I learned the hard way about credit cards and what I wish someone had told me earlier.

14 min read

Home Loan

What Is Floating Rate of Interest in Home Loans

Your EMI stays the same but your tenure quietly grows. Or the bank sends you a letter saying your EMI just went up. Here is why that happens.

7 min read

Basics

Why Your Credit Score Matters When Taking a Loan

A 750 and a 680 can mean a difference of lakhs over a loan's lifetime. This explains what the score actually is and why banks care so much about it.

6 min read

Investments

What Is SIP and How Does It Work

A Systematic Investment Plan is one of the simplest ways to build wealth over time. Here is what it actually is and why so many people swear by it.

7 min read

Investments

Why SIP Is One of the Best Decisions for Long Term Growth

Compounding is powerful but only if you give it enough time. This explains why starting a SIP early matters more than the amount you start with.

7 min read

Investments

What Is FD and RD? And Which One Should You Pick

Fixed Deposits and Recurring Deposits are two of the safest saving tools in India. They work differently and suit different situations.

6 min read

Investments

SIP vs Fixed Deposit: Where Should Your Money Go

Both are popular. Both have their place. But they are not for the same goals. This breaks down which one makes sense for your situation.

8 min read

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About the Author

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Rashid Shaik

Rashid has over 10 years of hands-on experience dealing with loans, understanding how interest works, and figuring out what banks never bother to explain clearly. KnowYourEMI was built from that experience. Every article here is written the way he would explain it to someone sitting across the table.

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