New Year means a time to start everything anew. Starting from how you will spend the whole year, to improving your finances, buying your favorite things to run your household throughout the year, or if you have an investment plan, you can start it from today. In other words, what you do on the first day of the year will be the same for the whole year. So, without thinking too much, plan to do something new in the new year.

Even in the new year, if you have the burden of old debts from the previous year on your shoulders, then make that plan on the first day of the year to pay it off quickly. Set where and how much you will invest and how you will keep the loan money aside for each month of the year. You will see that the loan problem will be solved by the end of the year. And your head will also be lighter.

The right plan for taking a loan

If you want to build a new house or buy a car in the new year and if it is a loan, then first of all find out which bank is offering loans at low interest or interest rates. Before taking a loan, make sure that your income is regular to repay it. And if you are a salaried employee, then set aside a part of your salary in advance to repay the loan. Then, whether throughout the year or at the end of the month, you will not have to worry about collecting the loan money.

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Gold Loan

If you are planning to take a gold loan in the new year, then keep these things in mind. It can be used for personal, business or emergency purposes and it usually has low interest rates and flexible repayment facilities, because it is mortgaged with gold. To get this loan, minimal documents are required and approval and money is available quickly. Also, a gold loan has a lower interest rate than a personal loan. As a result, it has more benefits. However, it is better to verify it well before taking it.

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Home Loan Planning

Also, check how much you can borrow for a home loan based on your monthly income and current EMIs on other loans (such as credit card bills). Generally, loans are available up to 60 times your net monthly income. And you can repay the loan in monthly installments over a period of one year to a maximum of 15 years.

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