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Source: Live Mint We are living in rapidly changing times and in today’s fast paced world, millennials in India are facing unprecedented challenges along with unique opportunities to excel in their financial lives. That is why with ever rising living expenses, taxes and evolving economic conditions, mastering indispensable skills to take control of your personal…
Source: Live Mint Several surveys over the years have consistently shown that a significant portion of Indians don’t have an emergency fund. This lack of financial knowledge and contingency funds has resulted in most remaining vulnerable to financial difficulties such as medical emergencies, sudden layoffs and unexpected expenses. One such survey, conducted recently by Finology…
Source: Live Mint Bank fixed deposits have been the most popular place in India for decades to invest short-term funds, but liquid funds are now emerging as one of the top substitutes. To make effective investment decisions, it is important to know the manner in which liquid funds will prove to be more advantageous for…
Source: Live Mint TheGen Z have started to realise that they can generate income without working full-time through passive income. It seems like a scenario wherein you generate income while sleeping so that you can spend time on travelling or pursuing personal interests. By following a well-planned approach, these goals can be achievable. 1. Dividend…
Source: Live Mint The recent California wildfires have reignited global concerns about climate change and its role in intensifying natural disasters. Beyond the immediate devastation, they have also highlighted a growing crisis in the insurance industry. It is the rise of insurance deserts—regions where access to insurance becomes scarce or nonexistent due to extreme risk…
Source: Live Mint Financial investment planning is vital for all young and old couples. This Valentine’s Day, you can reassess our investment journey by exploring the investment opportunities that you have. The young couples can choose the following investment options to meet their needs for accessibility along with a preference for both long-term growth potential….
Source: Live Mint The new tax regime became a default regime in 2023 but Budget 2025 introduced a higher incentive for taxpayers by allowing zero tax for income upto ₹12 lakh, following which there is an expectation that around 90 percent of taxpayers will opt for it over old tax regime. However, one collateral damage of this…
Source: Live Mint The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 11 released a set of guidelines regarding Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits. Following those guidelines, State Bank of India (SBI) released a new deposit scheme — SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit — in a bid to mobilise deposits to support the bank in financing green initiatives….
Source: Live Mint The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) is a unique small-savings scheme launched by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance to provide financial security and encourage savings among girls and women in India. Announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, this scheme is aimed at creating a safe and lucrative investment avenue…
Source: Live Mint A press release issued on 2 August 2024 showed that 72% of taxpayers who filed their returns by 31 July 2024 chose the new tax regime, up from 67 percent in FY23. While it’s heartening to see the majority of taxpayers moving to the new regime, there’s been a marginal increase of…
