How to get the money for Europe’s defense – POLITICO
Currently, the EU spends a third of its entire budget on climate policy. Just last year, the price tag for buying things like solar panels, wind turbines, transmission lines, electric cars and chargers was €367 billion — this amount alone could fund Europe’s need for defense spending. The EU’s extremely high energy prices also drain […]
How to pay zero tax in new tax regime: 2 deductions salaried taxpayers can claim to reduce taxable income to Rs 12 lakh
The new income tax slabs under the new tax regime are announced in the Budget 2025. As per the proposed income tax slabs, there will be nil tax on income up to Rs.4 lakh, 5% on incomes between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, 10% on incomes between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 12 […]
UPI Credit Cards: How to track small transactions and stay within your budget
UPI enabled credit cards are rapidly evolving the financial inclusion landscape in India. This is getting possible by combining convenience of UPI services with the benefits of seamless credit availability. According to Kiwi’s 2024 credit card trends report, these cards account for an average of about 40 monthly transactions per user. Now this number is […]
Want to get better with your finances in 2025? Here’s how to start
If you’re worried about the rising cost of living in 2025, learning to budget can help — and the new year is the perfect time to start. Research by the Australian Security and Investment Commision’s (ASIC) MoneySmart and YouGov found that more than 77 per cent of Gen Z men and 87 per cent of […]
How to Judge the New British Government’s First Budget by Mohamed A. El-Erian
If UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves tried to meet all the political demands that have been placed on her, her budget would likely result in disappointing growth and financial instability. Instead, the new government’s first budget should be judged according to four longer-term criteria. CAMBRIDGE – Here is an easy prediction: The budget […]
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 hold Ukraine over until Congress passes more aid funding
Without U.S. aid, Ukraine cannot defend its current lines, let alone liberate more territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Sunday, shortly after Kyiv’s troops were forced to withdraw from the eastern city of Avdiivka amid a severe ammunition shortage. Yet the House Republican leadership is still refusing to consider, much less pass, further security assistance […]
Four questions that explain how to read today’s Budget | Latest News India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the last Budget of the second Narendra Modi government today. While technicality – this is just a vote on account – suggests that this Budget is not very important, the fact that it is being presented a couple of months before the general elections makes it an extremely important […]
7 hidden tips on how to use credit card effectively
The fusion of layered security and appealing perks can undoubtedly instill a potent “swipe now, think later” mindset among numerous credit cardholders. It’s akin to a trap set with two irresistible baits. The amalgamation of security, appealing benefits, and our individual spending psychology may result in imprudent credit card usage and substantial financial difficulties. The […]
How to trade in rail stocks ahead of Budget? Here are pro tips from Anand James
Railway stocks, which have run up significantly with most of them moving more than 4 times since the last Budget, are in focus ahead of the presentation of the Interim Budget on February 1. RVNL and Texmaco Rail could surprise, says Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Edited excerpts: Nifty ended over 1% […]