Children’s Day 2024 celebrates the innocence and potential of every child. For parents, the occasion can be an opportunity to rethink their future planning for their kids. Sound planning requires well-calibrated and smart investments in options like mutual funds, fixed deposits and other schemes. Multiple government schemes have been launched for parents who want to…
Your credit score is an important indicator of your creditworthiness, ability to repay loans, and overall financial health. Your credit score can help you get loans like a home loan to buy your dream house, a car loan to buy the car you always eyed or a personal loan to enjoy a family vacation. However,…
Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are attracting attention from investors as global uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and market fluctuations drive interest in the yellow metal. Along with gold mutual funds and bonds, ETFs are a smart option for investing in gold. Among these options, gold ETFs have witnessed a surge in demand over the past…
Many people buy credit cards to earn rewards and cash back and benefit from the same. Undoubtedly, they are a great choice for people who can manage them. However, a lot of people struggle with missed deadlines and managing multiple cards at once seamlessly. Credit cards can be managed easily with the right strategies and…
ICICI Bank announced several updates to its credit card fees, set to begin on November 15, 2024. The changes cover finance charges, late payment fees, and additional transaction fees for education, utilities, and fuel. These adjustments come as ICICI Bank aims to streamline its charges in line with industry trends and to align with rising…
What followed was nothing short of a nightmare. Within an hour, the octogenarian received calls from people posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers from Mumbai. They alleged that his Canara bank account had been used to launder money. Oswal did not have an account with Canara Bank, but the scamsters had details of…
Imagine that you have planned a trip to Switzerland months ago, keeping in mind your finances, the weather of the destination, your work schedule, etc. You have booked everything for the trip, from flight tickets to hotel stays. Just before a week of the journey, you are diagnosed with dengue, and now you are forced…
If you have a special needs child with a communication disability, how can you best secure its financial future? -Name withheld on request For parents of children with special needs, especially those with communication disabilities, ensuring financial security and sustained care is a top priority. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the key steps to secure…
While NPS Tier-1 offers tax benefits but restricts withdrawals, Tier-2 offers flexible withdrawals without tax benefits. Mutual funds command an asset base of ₹67 trillion. The NPS Tier-1 account has an asset base of ₹2.28 trillion, excluding contributions by state and central government employees. Meanwhile, the NPS Tier-2 accounts for just ₹6,510 crore. Mint spoke…
In a bid to discourage non-serious applicants, IDFC First Bank has started charging the joining fee upfront before dispatching its Mayura and Ashva credit cards. “Upfront payment of joining fee + GST required for dispatch of metal credit card. The fee is non-refundable,” IDFC First Bank said. While the joining fee is ₹2999 plus GST…
