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Living, tuition, food: Cost breakdown for Indians planning to study in UK

Studying in the UK comes with a significant financial cost

UK universities risk closure due to curbs on international students: Report

UK Migration Advisory Committee found a dramatic 63% drop in postgraduate student registrations for the upcoming academic year

HDFC Bank's Pixel Play credit card lets you pick your perks! Is it worthy?

The card allows you to tailor benefits to your lifestyle and pick shops to earn cashback, as well as choosing card design and billing cycle date.

South Africa plans visa waiver for Indian tourists: What you must know

Tourism South Africa has set an ambitious goal of attracting 100,000 Indian tourists in 2024

Getting a credit card is easy but closing it needs a checklist of tasks

Get a confirmation letter from issuer confirming closure, ensure it says you have no dues

WATCH: Sitharaman's viral reply on broker's tough question on tax burden

During a BSE event held in Mumbai on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced tough questions from a stockbroker on the heavy taxation regime in India

Pig butchering scam: How greed, loneliness, ignorance can make you a victim

"Pig butchering," a term that refers to the practice of fattening a hog before slaughter, originated in China and went global during the pandemic

Maximize your SIP returns: Staying put in one index might be smarter

'Staying on course' on SIPs is better strategy than frequently changing lanes as frequently changing lanes can be both stressful and harmful.

Explained: What Air India-Vistara merger means for Club Vistara members

This merger seems to be advantageous for frequent flyers. You'll likely maintain or even improve your tier status, and all your points will be transferred to the new program without losing value

Gifting shares? Bombay HC ruling clarifies capital gains tax treatment

This judgment, delivered in the case of Jai Trust vs. Union of India, clarifies the tax implications surrounding capital gains arising from gifted financial assets.

Explained: How Australia's new innovation visa could be a boon for Indians

The new Australian Innovation Visa will replace the Global Talent Visa programme, set to end in late 2024

How Indians travel and spend: Amsterdam, London top summer destinations

The first three months of 2024 have registered 97 million passengers traveling through Indian airports for both international and domestic trips

Online insurance nightmare: 61% trapped in policies they can't cancel

61% users of online insurance sales/ service platforms surveyed who purchased an insurance policy experienced a subscription trap where the platform made it difficult for them to cancel it.

China introduces visa-free entry for cruise tourists: What you must know

The visa-free policy applies to designated cruise ports in 13 cities across coastal provinces, including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai, and Xiamen

Planning destination wedding? Abu Dhabi to offer visa support to Indians

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau's Destination Wedding segment is focusing on extending visa support to Indian weddings, covering visa costs

Cancelling credit card, uncluttering home: Top personal finance stories

Our top stories this week tell you about the procedure to cancel a card and the various storage solutions for your home

Retirement MFs: Equity allocation, flexible withdrawal options key benefits

Stay invested even after lock-in ends to gain from compounding

Company fixed deposit rates' terms, tenure explained in one table

Comprehensive insights into ratings and returns offered by various players over different horizons

UAE launches new 10-year Blue Residency Visa for tree-huggers: Details here

The Blue Residency visa is designed for individuals who support environmental action

DHFL scam decoded: Fake borrowers, shell companies, and billions lost

The scam involved accusations of loan fraud, money laundering, and a web of fake borrowers and shell companies.