personal finance

Are all gifts taxable in India? Discover the rules that apply

Receiving a gift, whether it’s cash, property, or a sentimental item, is always a delight. However, not all gifts come…

2 months ago

How can you improve your credit score before applying for a new credit card?

Are you planning to apply for a new credit card but struggle to get a credit score good enough to…

2 months ago

The Buckingham Murders: Money lessons you can learn from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s latest thriller

Kareena Kapoor Khan alone carried the film Jaane Jaan (2023) on her capable shoulders despite support from good actors like…

2 months ago

Business Loan: 7 game-changing factors that determine your interest rate

Funding is one of the biggest requirements for most businesses to survive or sustain. Funding can come from equity, debt,…

2 months ago

When to refinance your mortgage as the Federal Reserve cuts rates

2024-09-19 01:55:03 Andresr | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half percentage point, or 50…

2 months ago

Personal loans: Is it wise to borrow money to repay existing debts? Here’s what you need to know

Do you have multiple loans to repay and worry that settling them all will take a long time? While there…

2 months ago

Call Me Bae: From luxury to lessons—What Bella’s journey reveals about financial wisdom

‘I was born with a golden spoon,’ Bella says, as she posts selfies with her designer handbags. ‘Naming your handbags…

2 months ago

Credit Cards: Want to know which card suits you the most? Look out for 4 key factors

If you are planning to apply for a credit card, then make sure that you opt for the right one. Procuring…

2 months ago

HDFC Bank raises key lending rate for THIS tenure; check the latest MCLR for Sept 2024 here

HDFC Bank has revised its Marginal Cost of Lending-based interest rates (MCLR) with effect from Saturday i.e., September 7. Now,…

2 months ago

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

Possessing a credit card is not only uncommon but somewhat close to financial necessity in current times. However, before you…

2 months ago

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 may be 2.5%

2024-09-12 08:30:02 Patchareeporn Sakoolchai | Moment | Getty ImagesSocial Security beneficiaries have seen higher cost-of-living adjustments in recent years, prompted…

2 months ago

Credit limit enhancement offer on credit card: Should you avail of it?

From time to time, you may get a message or email from your bank mentioning that you are eligible for…

2 months ago

Map Shows Where Social Security Payments Will Last the Longest

2024-09-10 09:10:02 While Americans across the country qualify for Social Security payments once they reach retirement age, the extent to…

2 months ago

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway hits $1 trillion in market cap: 5 key money lessons investors can learn from him

Warren Buffet’s firm Berkshire Hathaway became the first non-tech US company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalisation on Wednesday.…

3 months ago

From Legacy to Leadership: The power of a family charter in succession planning

Family charters, also known as family constitutions, serve as a fundamental document for governing family-owned businesses to ensure smooth succession…

3 months ago

Soon depositors will be able to open a fixed deposit for 20 years: Report

Typically, banks offer fixed deposits with a maximum tenure of 10 years. There is no bank that offers an FD…

3 months ago

Personal Loan: Want to renovate your house? You may want to opt for THIS loan to save money

It is understandable that procuring a personal loan is the last resort for a lot of people. Every time a salaried…

3 months ago

Income Tax: Is your refund being held up over defective I-T return? This is what you should do

The deadline to file an income tax return (ITR) passed on July 31, 2024, following which eligible taxpayers received either…

3 months ago

CBDT issues Central Action Plan for FY25, sets Income-Tax department roadmap — tax demands, cash transactions, arrears

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released its Central Action Plan (CAP) for FY2024-25, outlining a roadmap for…

3 months ago

FD interest rates: These five banks offer highest rates on their 3-year term deposits. Check details

Before opening a fixed deposit (FD) with a bank, depositors tend to compare the interest rates offered by a bank…

3 months ago