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New mutual fund investors: Set goals and assess your risk profile

Knowing these parameters will allow you to determine the optimal asset allocation, essential for building a portfolio

Foreign job scams: How to outsmart fraudsters targeting job seekers

Whether you're considering emigrating or investing your hard-earned money offshore, one rule remains: do not trust anyone with your money

Australia tweaks Temporary Graduate Visa: Impact on Indian students decoded

The Temporary Graduate visa programme allows international students who have successfully completed a course registered under the CRICOS to stay in Australia

Paytm UPI Lite allows Rs 500 per transaction without PIN: Details here

Paytm's UPI Lite Wallet is designed for quick and easy payments without needing to enter a PIN

Return of debt funds, preference for hybrid funds: MF trends in April 2024

Equity funds, particularly actively managed ones, saw renewed interest due to the good market performance.

Which large-cap stocks did mutual funds buy and sell the most in April?

Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the most purchased large-cap stock, with mutual funds accumulating a significant amount (49,160 crore) in the company. Punjab National Bank also saw a surge in buying

Explained: Taxpayers now have access to a new AIS feature for info tracking

Previously, there was limited transparency regarding whether the information reported by these institutions was accurate and accepted by the Income Tax department. This new feature bridges that gap.

Breakdown for Indians: What the June 2024 US Visa Bulletin tells us

The US Visa Bulletin lists priority dates, essentially placeholders in the green card application line

Banks, metals, utilities: What domestic mutual funds bought in April 2024

Reflecting the shift in investor preference, five out of the top ten stocks with the highest value increase in April belonged to the Banking sector.

Applying for Schengen visa? Get add-on insurance to avoid monetary loss

If you purchase travel insurance that covers trip and/or flight cancellations, you are eligible for a refund on flight cancellations

Battle for retirement savings: NPS vs PPF vs EPF. Which is the best option?

You can save up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per year in NPS and get a tax deduction under Section 80C. NPS also offers an additional tax deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 per year

Sebi tells investment advisors to share social media details twice a year

Regulator says it wants to protect investors from unsolicited, unverified advice on social media

Life insurance premium: How is it taxed; the loopholes explained

An individual is allowed to choose the life insurance policies with higher maturity yield for tax exemption and pay taxes on those whose maturity amount is less.

Tech talent highly sought: 66% demand for these top 5 skill suites alone

Bangalore and Chennai showed the highest tech-focused intent-to-hire in FY24

Thane bizman loses Rs 1.88cr: How to protect yourself from WhatsApp scams?

Don't join any random group if they are offering money or advice, stay updated with common online fraud tactics

Compare features, costs regularly to find a better health insurance

Combine base policy with super top-up, buy multi-year policy to cope with rising health insurance premiums

Taxpayers can now see if feedback is acted upon by reporting entities: Govt

CBDT has released new functionality in AIS for taxpayers to display the status of the information confirmation process in real-time

Where should you invest? Pick consumption & BFSI funds, says Mirae Asset MF

Over the past year, mid-cap and small-cap indices have significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 (large-cap index) by 30% and 40% respectively.

Check issuer's finances, debt repayment record before investing in bonds

Diversify across bonds with different credit ratings and hold them till maturity

Bank accountable for clearing forged cheque

Citing a Reserve Bank of India circular, the National Commission stated that the liability for honouring a forged cheque vests with the paying bank