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Close irregular PPF accounts of minors, shift to MFs, long-term FDs
Long-term tax-saving FDs can also be considered after the PPF limit has been exhausted.
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FD rates in September 2024: These 15 banks offer over 8% interest rates
Some of the banks providing these rates include NorthEast Small Finance Bank, Unity Small Finance Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank and Deutsche Bank
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US, China, Germany dominate $11.1 trn travel boom in 2024, India ranks 8th
According to WTTC estimates, one in every 10 dollars spent worldwide in 2024 will be on travel
 "US, China, Germany dominate $11.1 trn travel boom in 2024, India ranks 8th")
Portugal's Golden Visa: Invest up to Rs 7 cr for Schengen residency chance
If you're thinking about applying for Portugal's Golden Visa, the investment options vary, and your choice largely depends on your financial capacity and personal preferences
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Simplify your DIY portfolio management with multi-asset fund of fund
The FoF fund manager picks multiple schemes, depending on the FoF's mandate
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Canada to raise student work limit, but will 24 hrs be enough for Indians?
Indian students, who make up a large share of Canada's international student population, may find the cap less than satisfactory
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Study in the UK: Top universities, courses, and living costs explained
Which UK universities should you consider, what courses do they offer, and how much will it cost you to live there? Here's what you must know
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Top corporate FDs offering up to 8.7% rates in September 2024: Details here
Corporate FDs often offer 1-2% more than traditional bank FDs, depending on the company's credit rating and the tenure of the deposit
 "Top corporate FDs offering up to 8.7% rates in September 2024: Details here")
New Zealand grants part-time work rights to migrant school leavers from Oct
This plan, first announced in July 2024 by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and now confirmed, aims to provide much-needed support for young migrants who have been unable to work under the current
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South Africa to offer 90-day visa waiver for Indian tourists from Jan 2025
South Africa will introduce the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to simplify the entry process for Indian and Chinese tourists
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Star Health launches insurance policy in Braille: Check details
The new policy, 'Special Care Gold,' is specifically designed for individuals with 40 per cent or more disability
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73% Gen Z & millennials prefer off-peak travel, solo trips to Egypt: Report
From international sports events to cultural explorations, Gen Z and Millennials are more inclined to make travel a part of their everyday lives
 "73% Gen Z & millennials prefer off-peak travel, solo trips to Egypt: Report")
HSBC Mutual Fund unveils new export-themed equity scheme: Check details
HSBC India Export Opportunities Fund has the flexibility to invest in companies that are part of the exports theme across market capitalization - large cap, mid cap and small cap companies
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88% of Indians anticipate financial uncertainty over next 5 years: Survey
73 per cent rely on recommendations from friends and family when choosing insurance investments, 68 per cent trust their intuition
 "88% of Indians anticipate financial uncertainty over next 5 years: Survey")
How scamsters tricked investors of Rs 25 cr through fake apps and stocks
The con began with scammers posting fake advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)
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Is Canada closing its doors to more foreigners? What data reveals
In July 2024, Canada turned away 5,853 foreign travellers, the highest monthly figure since January 2019
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Malaysia raises visa fees for foreign workers by 150%: Details here
Malaysia's fee hike will impact key visa categories like the Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, and Long-Term Social Visit Pass
 "Malaysia raises visa fees for foreign workers by 150%: Details here")
SIP myths debunked: When investors should step up, pause, or stop them
An SIP allows investors (particularly the salaried class) to match their cash flows with their investments
Franklin India launches medium- to long-duration fund: Who should invest
Fund will invest in debt and money market instruments like non-convertible debentures, bonds, certificates of deposits, commercial papers, treasury bills, G-secs
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Sebi cancels registration of 39 stock brokers: What investors must know
The brokers and participants affected were found not to be meeting the required registration conditions
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