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How changing your credit card billing cycle can help in better cash flow
A billing cycle that aligns with your financial inflow can simplify budgeting. You can plan your expenses more effectively when you know exactly when your credit card payments will be due
 "How changing your credit card billing cycle can help in better cash flow")
How a financial planner may help you invest for children's education
Saving and investing early allows families to spread out expenses over time and build a corpus
 "How a financial planner may help you invest for children's education")
Coldplay show: 33x surge in Mumbai hotel search, Ahmedabad rooms at Rs 50k
Agoda's data indicates that the top five international markets searching for accommodation in Mumbai during the concert dates are France, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Spain and Australia.
 "Coldplay show: 33x surge in Mumbai hotel search, Ahmedabad rooms at Rs 50k")
MATES scheme: New opportunity for Indians to work in Australia from Dec
This program is designed to attract young talent from India to fill key roles in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, technology, construction, and trades, which have been facing labour shortages.
 "MATES scheme: New opportunity for Indians to work in Australia from Dec")
Studying abroad; collecting vinyl records: Top personal finance stories
This week we write about how to build a corpus for your children's foreign education and how LP records are back in the groove
 "Studying abroad; collecting vinyl records: Top personal finance stories")
Bitcoin rally: Book partial profits, full exit unnecessary unless needed
Institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is up, as is evident from the increased volumes in Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
 "Bitcoin rally: Book partial profits, full exit unnecessary unless needed")
Maharashtra announces step for transparency in real estate brokerage fees
State's real estate regulator says Clause 15A recognises the right of real estate agents to receive payment in the form of fees, charges, commissions, remuneration
 "Maharashtra announces step for transparency in real estate brokerage fees")
Diabetes health insurance in India: Plans, coverage, and costs explained
Diabetes cannot prevent you from getting a policy. You must disclose it as a pre-existing illness, but insurers cannot deny cover solely on this basis
 "Diabetes health insurance in India: Plans, coverage, and costs explained")
Fund Review: HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Fund Review: HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
 "Fund Review: HDFC Corporate Bond Fund")
MF trends: Net equity inflows hit all-time high in Oct 24; up 75% this year
In October 2024, the stocks that saw the maximum MoM increase in value were ICICI Bank, SBI, HDFC Bank, Coforge, BSE, L&T, Eicher Motors, Indian Bank, Divi's Labs, and One 97 Communications.
 "MF trends: Net equity inflows hit all-time high in Oct 24; up 75% this year")
Cashback credit cards: What are they and how do they work?
The allure of earning cash back might tempt some consumers to spend more than they normally would, leading to potential debt issues
 "Cashback credit cards: What are they and how do they work?")
8.25% interest on 5-year FD: Best fixed deposit rates for November 2024
Small finance banks are offering some of the best FD rates in India, with NorthEast Small Finance Bank and Unity Small Finance Bank offering the highest returns at 9.00% for fixed deposits
 "8.25% interest on 5-year FD: Best fixed deposit rates for November 2024")
Best fixed deposit schemes for senior citizens explained in one table
Terms and conditions of more than a dozen lenders put together for your convenience
 "Best fixed deposit schemes for senior citizens explained in one table")
Records for the ages: How vinyl became a hit among music lovers again
Collectors treasure them for rarity, nostalgia and sound quality
 "Records for the ages: How vinyl became a hit among music lovers again")
Planning to buy a new car soon? Here are the best loan rates available
A comprehensive list of new car loan rates and charges by 18 leading banks
 "Planning to buy a new car soon? Here are the best loan rates available")
Pacific Paradise: Nauru launches citizenship by Investment for world's rich
auru's strategic location in the Pacific Ocean offers visa-free access to key destinations like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK.
 "Pacific Paradise: Nauru launches citizenship by Investment for world's rich")
You can now work remotely in Kazakhstan with its new digital nomad visa
Kazakhstan is the first country in Central Asia to launch a digital nomad visa
 "You can now work remotely in Kazakhstan with its new digital nomad visa")
ITR filing deadline for audit cases is Nov 15: file now to avoid penalties
If a taxpayer misses the deadline to file their income tax return by November 15, 2024, they still have the option to submit a belated return by December 31, 2024
 "ITR filing deadline for audit cases is Nov 15: file now to avoid penalties")
How changing your credit card billing cycle can help in better cash flow
A billing cycle that aligns with your financial inflow can simplify budgeting. You can plan your expenses more effectively when you know exactly when your credit card payments will be due
 "How changing your credit card billing cycle can help in better cash flow")
Child insurance: Waiver of premium can help secure education goal
These plans generally mature when the child reaches 18 to 25 years. Thus, their payouts are aligned to milestones like higher education and marriage