Personal Finance

US's crypto reserve plan a booster, but Indian investors must be cautious

Lack of regularity clarity in India and high volatility mean investors should take only limited exposure

Updated On: 09 Mar 2025 | 10:08 PM IST
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Instant tax credit: An idea whose time has come for better compliance

A system that allows buyers to pay taxes directly to the government while paying would enhance trust, improve tax compliance, and accelerate tax collection

Updated On: 09 Mar 2025 | 10:06 PM IST
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International Women's Day: Financial road map to go from debt to wealth

Despite rising literacy, professional exposure, and financial independence, many young women hesitate to take full control of their finances

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 10:43 PM IST
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One-third of women's investments go to children and retirement, data shows

The percentage of women purchasing term insurance has risen to 18% in the current financial year

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 5:53 PM IST
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Illegal immigrants in US: Does detention lead to automatic deportation?

US Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is authorised to arrest individuals suspected of immigration violations

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 5:08 PM IST
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Are virtual credit cards safer than physical cards amid rising fraud?

They generate temporary card numbers that expire after a single use, enhancing security for e-commerce

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 4:44 PM IST
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Canada making millions from rejected student visas? Experts weigh in

Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers for Change, says the government is profiting from applicants' hopes and dreams

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

97 per cent of credit card holders have EMIs or loans: Cred survey

Report reveals 47% of borrowers face higher borrowing costs due to poor credit scores

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 3:04 PM IST

90% of rural women entrepreneurs save, 56% opt for bank deposits: survey

Increasing financial autonomy, with 18% making independent financial decisions and 47% deciding jointly with their spouses

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 4,500 French speakers invited to live and work

Express Entry is Canada's flagship system for those seeking permanent residence

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 1:58 PM IST

Women homebuyers on the rise: 1.3 lakh registered residential deals in 2024

In contrast, transactions by sole male buyers rose by 11%, from 1.96 lakh to 2.18 lakh. Joint ownership (male + female) transactions declined by 7% during the same period

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

DCB Bank cuts FD interest rates; now offers 8% for deposits below Rs 3 Cr

The bank now offers interest rates between 4.25 per cent and 8.50 per cent on FD amounts below Rs 3 crore for senior citizens for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

H-1B visa 2026 registration opens today: Jobs, eligibility, and key details

H-1B visa, widely used by Indian IT professionals, allows US companies to hire foreign workers for specialised roles requiring technical or theoretical expertise

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

PM Internship Scheme: Registration for phase-2 closes on March 12

Programme to last for 12 months, with at least half of it focusing on hands-on work experience

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

US visa, green card: Indians may need to share social handles with USCIS

For Indian STEM applicants, H-1B aspirants, and EB-5 seekers, the change may affect how immigration views online activity

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 10:54 AM IST

Decoded: How you should choose the best index fund for wealth creation

A well-structured index should mirror the underlying market composition.

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM IST

ESFs: Ideal for investors seeking FD-plus returns, low volatility

As of January 31, 2025, ESFs managed assets worth ₹42,161 crore, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

CBDT campaign leads to disclosure of over Rs 29,000 crore foreign assets

As a result of this campaign, 6,734 taxpayers also revised their residential status from resident to non-resident

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

Median salary of women job seekers in Tier-II & III cities up 34% in 3 yrs

Maximum female participation witnessed across job departments such as sales and business development, marketing, admin & back office, customer support, among others

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

Late payments? Here's How to set up autopay for your credit card bill

Autopay is a feature offered by many credit card issuers that automatically processes your monthly payment when a new statement is generated

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 5:16 PM IST