The past year has brought untold financial stress and misery for some people. Small vendors, unorganized labour force and the urban poor have been the main victims. Job losses, mounting health bills, business closure for long periods, unpaid credit card/loan liabilities – these are some of the common problems many among us have been through. […]
5 Tips for Dads on How to Be Good Financial Role Models
In the life of a child, the role of the mother is celebrated and glorified much. But the silent, hard work of a father in shaping a child’s life is often taken for granted. While the mother might be a care-giver and nurturer of the child, the father is responsible for providing economic support and […]
Father’s Day tribute
This Father’s Day gives me the perfect opportunity to celebrate my father, Mr. Sridhar Alampalli, Director, Shanthala Chits, and all that he stands for and express my gratitude for all that he’s done for us over the years and in shaping the future of Shanthala Chits. There’s a famous adage, “A leader knows the way, […]
4 important mistakes to avoid when handling credit – Tips for borrowers
Shanthala Chits has always advocated the judicious use of credit while managing finances. The reason for this is the inherent financial difficulties and risks which borrowers face when their borrowing plans go wrong. Especially in uncertain times like the present, when stable incomes cannot be taken for granted, it is easy to fall back upon […]
6 Important steps to keep your business safe from recession
Yet another round of lockdown has begun in the country, as the pandemic rages with renewed vigour this year. People are bracing themselves to protect the health and wellness of their loved ones on one side. But on the business and livelihood side, the uncertainties are piling up again. However, this time we have one […]
How to maintain a healthy credit score? – Tips for borrowers
When an urgent need to borrow money arises, most of us either take a loan or use our credit card to fulfil that need. As a borrower, we are at the mercy of the bank or financial institution, and we have to prove to them that we are capable of making the repayments promptly. Don’t […]
20 Reasons Why Shanthala Chits is Synonymous With Trust
Among the innumerable savings schemes in India, Chit Funds have been one that hasn’t had it easy. Although the primary kind of savings scheme for people since decades there have been various reasons for the decline of this segment, primary among them being the flourishing of disorganised financial schemes conducted by an unscrupulous few. Shanthala […]
Women’s day special: A women’s best protection is money of her own!
Women have made remarkable and unbelievable strides over the years, gaining and scoring professionally, politically, artistically and also proving to be on par with men where intelligence and capacity for innovation is concerned. When it comes to money, however, a small financial gap still exists. After all, although women are equally qualified, the barrier exists. […]
Planning your wedding – How to organise your finances for the big day?
The wedding season has arrived in style all over in India. People across states are throwing away their fears and concerns from the uncertainties of the previous year. Now is the time for hope, fun, celebration and getting together with family and friends. What better way to make a fresh start than getting married! There […]
How to stay away from credit card debt – 4 practical solutions for you
Credit card debt is like a black hole that sucks your hard-earned money into exorbitant interest payments. Ultimately you land up repaying a lot more than you spent in the first place. We all know this, especially the frequent credit card user. But still, people persist with this habit. Because of the lure of easily […]