Credit cards: Interest-free period, perils of paying minimum due — 6 key things to know before getting your first one | Mint

Credit cards: Interest-free period, perils of paying minimum due — 6 key things to know before getting your first one | Mint

Source: Live Mint Possessing a credit card is not only uncommon but somewhat close to financial necessity in current times. However, before you procure a credit card, be mindful of a number of thumb rules; for instance, the unpaid dues accrue a very high rate of interest — sometimes as high as 3-4 per cent…

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: SSY interest rate hits 8.2% for July-September 2024 | Mint

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: SSY interest rate hits 8.2% for July-September 2024 | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a small deposit savings scheme introduced by the Indian government in 2015, continues to provide attractive returns for parents investing in their daughters’ futures. As part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, the SSY aims to support the educational and financial needs of girl children across…

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Plan to invest directly in bonds? Beware these risks or you could lose it all.

Plan to invest directly in bonds? Beware these risks or you could lose it all.

[mint_credit] The recent reduction in the minimum ticket size for corporate bond investments from ₹1 lakh to ₹10,000 is a significant step towards this. While it opens up new opportunities for retail investors, it’s important to be aware of the risks before diving into bond investments, and remain vigilant once you do. Retail investors often…

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Insurance regulator issues circular to protect interests of policyholders

Insurance regulator issues circular to protect interests of policyholders

[bs_credit] 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 06 2024 | 4:05 PM IST The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a master circular aimed at enhancing the rights and protections for health and life insurance policyholders. Released on September 5the circular has regulations on claim settlements, customer information sheets,…

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