Page 42 - Personal Finance

Indians flock to visa-free destinations, spend up to 70,000/person on trips

Increased disposable income, better airline connectivity, and simplified visa processes have made it easier for Indians to travel abroad

Vistara-Air India merger: Link Club Vistara and Flying Returns accounts now

If you fail to link your accounts, you may miss out on the automatic transfer of points and elite statuses

Bank of India launches 400-day fixed deposit scheme for festive season

Offer available at the bank's branches and digital channels (BOI Omni Neo App/ Internet Banking)

Paying off home loan or making an investment: Which is a better option

Younger people may invest for they have a longer time horizon, while those nearing retirement might focus on debt reduction

UK's new immigration rule: Visa violators to face ban on hiring foreigners

Many British industries, particularly healthcare, IT, and hospitality, have increasingly turned to foreign labour. However, under the new rule, this trend could change

SME IPO bet, aerial arts: Top personal finance stories of the week

What risks investors face when they back small and medium enterprises and how aerial art is becoming a popular fitness culture

Retirement funds: Align equity-debt mix with risk appetite and horizon

Their risk-return profiles can vary widely. Equity-focused schemes may perform better in a bull market, while debt-oriented ones may offer greater stability during volatile periods

SBI Insurance unveils 'SBIG Health Super Top-Up' policy: Check details

A one-time welcome discount of 5% will be applied to all policies, provided the proposer purchases the SBIG Health Super Top-Up insurance within 5 days of receiving the quote from the company

Canada's cap on Temporary Foreign Workers begins: What it means for Indians

"Indian workers need to make a dispassionate assessment of the kind of life that they are likely to have in Canada," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst

Term insurance offers of various companies explained in one chart

Premium and rules put together for your convenience

Now, pregnant women can get maternity cover with just 3-month wait period

Health Booster Maternity Cover rider can be added to a base health policy and offers a waiting period of just three months, making it accessible for expectant mothers

Diwali splurge 2024: Indians to spend Rs 1.85 trn, 40% on home decor

The survey, which collected over 49,000 responses from households across 342 urban districts, dug into spending patterns for the 2024 festive season

Cost, flights, visa: How to watch Coldplay live in Mumbai, Seoul, Abu Dhabi

British band Coldplay is making their long-awaited return to India after nine years, and excitement hit fever pitch, with tickets selling out within minutes

Mixing art and athleticism, aerial acrobatics reaches for the sky

The demanding performance art requires builds core strength and flexibility

Denmark sets new salary floor for foreigners at Rs 61.8 lakh annually

The 10 per cent rise aims to ensure that foreign workers are paid wages that align with Denmark's standards

Vivaad Se Vishwas 2024: Assess strength of your case before settling

"The scheme, which will be effective from October 1, 2024, aims to resolve pending income tax disputes under the Finance Act, 2024," says Mumbai-based chartered accountant Suresh Surana

Working for foreign client or firm? You can now do that living in Dubai too

Dubai, known for its advanced infrastructure, artificial beaches, and food, has become a top choice for many Indians

AU Small Finance Bank offers up to 6.30% on FCNR (B) deposits for NRIs

The FCNR (B) scheme allows NRIs to keep their savings in India in foreign currency while earning returns on deposits

Star Health data for sale on Telegram: How will it impact policyholders?

A hacker named xenZen is reportedly behind the leak. Interestingly, this comes two months after a hacker with the same name claimed to have accessed Airtel India's customer database

Greece Golden Visa: Investors now need Rs 8 cr for property in major cities

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recognised the housing shortages, especially in Athens, but said the government remains focused on attracting investors