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Source: Live Mint Investing with a focus on the quality factor involves identifying companies that demonstrate strong financial health, sustainable competitive advantages, and consistent earnings growth. Quality and value are two of the oldest and most widely recognised factors in investing. The quality factor, in particular, has historically performed well in the Indian stock market,…
Source: Live Mint Many investors start reviewing their portfolios at the end of the year and making calculated choices to reach their financial objectives. Selecting between Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Public Provident Funds (PPF), and Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) for year-end investments is a frequent conundrum. While PPF offers a safe, tax-free return of 7.1%…
Source: Live Mint Instead of the regular index, where the highest weight is given to the stock with the largest market capitalization, the smart-beta index gives the highest weight to the stock that scores the highest on the specific factor. View Full Image At the Mint Money Festival 2024, which took place on 22 November…
Source: Live Mint An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) who earns income both abroad and in India often encounters difficulties in managing finances. They also face challenges in keeping track of bank accounts in a foreign country, and sending money to their home account can be tricky. NRE (Non-Resident External) and NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) accounts are the…
Source: Live Mint Securing your child’s education abroad requires more than just setting aside savings—it demands a strategic and well-structured financial plan. Making plans for your child’s education is crucial to any parent’s financial planning. Education inflation is higher than regular inflation, and with the expected depreciation of the INR, parents need to factor in…
Source: Live Mint Modern credit cards and debit cards are the core of financial life in a fast-paced world. Both are made for convenience and flexibility but are based on fundamentally different concepts. Understanding these key differences will help you make sound financial decisions that will benefit your lifestyle. What is a credit card? A…
Source: Live Mint In the recent past, most banks have either reduced the benefits of their credit card reward program or allowed some benefits on spending a specified amount. For example, for airport lounge access, some banks have either reduced the complimentary visits and/or made the access spend-based. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)…
Source: Live Mint My daughter settled in the UK after her marriage in 2021 and is a British passport holder. She opened her PPF a/c in 2008 when she was in service in India till 2021. She also has a savings bank account with her mother. She does not have any source of income in…
Source: Live Mint The Ministry of Labour & Employment has instructed the retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to ensure that employees’ Universal Account Number (UAN) is valid to benefit from the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. According to the Union Budget 2024–2025, all eligible employees must activate their UAN and link their…
Source: Live Mint WASHINGTON/STATEN ISLAND, New York: On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned Peach and Blossom, two white-plumed turkeys, sparing them from Thanksgiving dinner tables. This annual tradition also marked the start of the Democrat’s last holiday season at the White House. This year’s turkeys are named after the Delaware state flower, the peach…
