How to date on a budget

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love. “Similar to their day-to-day lives, (people) are making adjustments in the dating world as well in terms of how much they’re going to spend,” said Gayle Ramsay, head of everyday banking, segment and customer growth at the Bank of […]

Tips from a diplomacy pro – POLITICO

 “My advice to the U.K. is: Don’t get too hung up on the cosmetic stuff,” Fletcher said. “That’s not easy when you’re in the thick of it — you know, the length of the press conference, the content of the tweet, the day-to-day knock- about stuff.”   But he noted that Mandelson, a figure central to […]

How to choose the right personal loan? Here are 7 key ways

A personal loan is one of the quickest ways to arrange funds for any reason. Be it a medical emergency, paying for a child’s education, a family function, buying a vehicle, enjoying a family vacation, starting a business, etc. In the case of a personal loan, you don’t need to tell the bank about the […]

The anatomy of falling bank deposits—and how to arrest it

As India’s economy grows, the banking sector faces a pressing question: is the sluggish growth in Current Accounts & Savings Accounts (CASA) and deposits just a temporary dip, or the beginning of a deeper, long-term trend? With the country’s credit demand rising, the slowdown raises red flags for profitability and financial stability.  Read this | […]

How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple – POLITICO

And finally in 2021, as the administration of Joe Biden and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly pushed to force low-tax jurisdictions such as Ireland to raise their rates closer to international norms in the mid-20s, the Irish held out until they won a commitment to cap that increase at 15 percent. That […]

How to access money when bank if offline

Several Microsoft users are currently impacted by a worldwide outage Friday morning. Travelers are seeing extreme delays at airports, and some banks are offline. While this outage may concern people trying to access their money, there are steps that can be taken to access a bank account. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau encourages people to […]

Western allies split over how to make Putin pay  – POLITICO

It’s a plan that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is backing heavily but so far Europe’s most powerful governments in Paris, Berlin and Rome are unconvinced. Washington policymakers are piling pressure on their allies to ditch their hang-ups over what would be an unprecedented step fraught with legal, ethical and political difficulties. “It’s never been […]

How to claim unclaimed deposits and investments? A step-by-step guide

The shares, dividends, and debentures that have remained unclaimed for seven years or more get transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), a repository set up under the Companies Act of 1956. Deposits and interest left unclaimed for over 10 years in inactive bank accounts are transferred to the RBI Depositor Education Awareness […]

How to file an insurance claim for a cyclone-damaged bike? A step-by-step guide

Cyclones are an unfortunate yet common occurrence in some parts, especially along coastal regions. These powerful storms can cause widespread destruction, including damage to personal vehicles and property. If your bike was damaged due to a recent cyclone, here is a comprehensive guide to filing an insurance claim. Understanding bike insurance Most banks and non-banking […]