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Wedding wisdom: Avoid loans, don't splurge to secure other financial goals

Fix target amount early, invest regularly to fund child's dream wedding

No fun without a splash! Pool biggest priority for Indians when holidaying

India tops Agoda's Pool Popularity Rank, followed closely by South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines

Filing ITR 2024 for pensioners: What you need to know before July 31

Under the Income Tax Act, pensions are classified as "Income from Salaries"

Beware! Cashless payments may be making you spend more than you realise

The absence of a physical representation of money might be why people spend more with digital payments

Conservative hybrid funds can be a better bet than fixed deposits

Asset allocation ensures investor gets small exposure to stocks in a predominantly bond portfolio

Secure your digital legacy: Steps for inheriting online assets

You should start to think beyond physical assets and consider the full scope of your digital footprint when planning for the future

EPF members now receiving FY 2023-24 interest payments: Here's how to check

Pension manager says it has settled more than 2.304 mn claims and disbursed an amount of Rs 9,260 crore

Schengen visa woes: Indians face Rs 109 crore loss due to visa rejections

When a visa application is rejected, the fee paid is non-refundable, leading to considerable losses for applicants

UK elections: Will Starmer's reign give Indian students a reason to cheer?

With Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister, do international students, particularly from India, have a reason to cheer? Experts answer

Financing weddings, luxury weddings: Top personal finance stories

This week we write about the money planning you need for a wedding and how to illuminate your home

Aadhaar-based eKYC for LPG users by OMCs: Here's all you need to know

The Indian government has initiated Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication for LPG customers

Car loan rates, terms and processing fees explained in one table

Processing fees and rules of top lenders listed to help you make a decision

Bajaj Finserv AMC announces launch of Savings+ product for retail investors

Investors can use surplus cash in savings accounts to invest in Bajaj Finserv Liquid Fund and Bajaj Finserv Overnight Fund

Canada Express Entry draw: 3,200 foreigners get invitation; details here

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has issued 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the fourth Express Entry draw this month

US August 2024 visa bulletin: Progress for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 category

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

Budget 2024: Standard deduction for salaried persons may rise to Rs 1 lakh

Budget 2024: Under the Indian taxation laws, the standard deduction is a provision for the salaried employees and taxpayers receiving a pension

Budget 2024: Centre may hike Provident Fund limit to Rs 25k after a decade

Budget 2024: For the Provident Fund, the current limit of Rs 15,000 came into effect after the wage ceiling for coverage was revised almost a decade ago in September 2014

Explained: Fewer green cards for Indians? EB-5 visa issuances decline 22%

Only 512 EB-5 visas were granted to Indians between October 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024

PF account freeze/ defreeze: Check out new EPFO SOPs to prevent frauds

To safeguard your provident fund, the EPFO has introduced new guidelines for freezing and defreezing EPF accounts to improve security and reduce fraud

No more discharge delays! New system assures faster health insurance claims

Recently, the Irdai mandated that all cashless claims be processed within three hours of receiving a discharge authorisation request from the hospital