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Source: Live Mint Have you ever wondered how a bank approves a personal loan within a few hours, sometimes within minutes, of applying? Is this because the bank knows you personally, or does the lender repose so much faith in you? Well, it could be the case but there is a process that works in…
Source: Live Mint Credit cards are now an integral part of modern money management, as they offer not only security and convenience but also opportunities to save cash and get rewards. You may maximize the benefits of your credit cards with the right strategies. Here we will look at valuable tips, tactics, and considerations to…
Source: Live Mint Investing in US stocks allows Indian investors to own a slice of the world’s most influential companies, while global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide an avenue to diversify portfolios beyond domestic markets. While India’s mutual fund (MF) industry has hit the Reserve Bank of India’s $7 billion cap for overseas investments, platforms such…
Source: Live Mint I’ll be selling my house in a few months. At the time of selling, can I add the cost of furnishing to the cost of acquisition? If yes, what all qualifies as furnishing? – Sanish Jain Under income tax provisions, taxable capital gains from the sale or transfer of a house are…
Source: Live Mint As you enter your apartment, you unlock your phone again to find the app still showing the discount on the latest model of your 18-month-old phone. Without much thought, you click ‘Buy Now.’ Read this | Navigating – and optimising – the three phases of wealth creation What’s at play here is…
Source: Live Mint Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new feature for its members as employees can now change personal details like their name and date of birth online without any verification from their employer or approval from the EPFO, reported the news agency PTI on Saturday, January 18. The EPFO members who…
Source: Live Mint In 2023, Kamath stepped down as head of fixed income of the mutual fund segment to head the newly set-up alternatives business. According to a private presentation accessed by Mint, the AIF will only lend to financial services-related companies and is targeting an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11% to 14%….
Source: Live Mint In FY 2023-24, the new tax regime became a default regime. This shift has led many taxpayers to wonder whether traditional tax-saving investments such as PPF (Public Provident Fund), NSC (National Savings Certificate), post office saving scheme and NPS (National Pension System) are still relevant for the purpose of investment. The tax-saving…
Source: Live Mint For conservative investors who avoid taking risks, fixed deposits (FDs) provide a reliable, consistent long-term investment return. Currently there are several banks in India that provide an interest of over 8% on FDs. Out of all the banks, small finance banks provide relatively higher interest rates compared to public, private and foreign…
Source: Live Mint The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified the process of transferring provident fund accounts of members who have changed jobs. The current requirement for employees to submit online transfer claims to previous and present employers has been removed. EPFO, in a circular released on January 15, provided details about cases in…
