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Money

3 articles tagged “Money”.

RRohan Pillai

The education loan trap: A parent's guide to financing college without a decade of regret

An education loan can be the most sensible investment a family ever makes — or a 15-year weight that quietly reshapes every decision after. Here's how to borrow with your eyes open, drawn from families on both sides of it.

13 Jun 20268 min read

RRohan Pillai

The hidden cost of "free" education counselors — and how to spot a commission-driven advisor

Free counseling is rarely free. Here's how coaching institutes pay kickbacks to school counselors, what questions to ask, and 5 phrases that should make you walk away.

6 May 20262 min read

KKaran Iyer

How to spot a coaching scam: 7 red flags before you sign the cheque

The Indian coaching industry has both excellent operators and outright fraud. Here are 7 specific signals — drawn from 200+ parent complaints — that should make you walk away.

11 Apr 20261 min read