How to make the most of it
Just months ago, we were coveting Loro Piana cashmere baseball hats and $300 Smythson notebooks in the name of “quiet luxury” and justifying such expensive purchases using “girl math.” But in 2024, there’s a new idea taking hold that overtly rejects the urge to overspend and promotes speaking up about saving money — welcome to […]
How to protect yourself from tax identity theft this season
5M3photos | Moment | Getty Images As the start of tax season approaches, experts are warning filers about tax-related identity theft, an issue that often halts returns and delays refunds. Tax identity theft happens when criminals use your personal information to file a return in your name and claim your refund — and “it continues […]
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 […]
Should you buy a new or used car? Here’s how to decide
When you’re shopping for a car, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to buy a new or used vehicle. It requires you to weigh numerous trade-offs and can easily become overwhelming. But CNBC Select breaks down the major pros and cons of either option so you can make the choice […]
How To Open A Business Bank Account In 4 Simple Steps
Whether you’re running a fledgling Etsy shop or a full-blown operation with employees, your small business should have its own dedicated bank account. Fortunately, the process isn’t too complex as long as you stay organized and get the right documentation in order before beginning the process. CNBC Select walks you through how to open your […]
Here’s how to turn unused gift cards into cash
Su Arslanoglu | E+ | Getty Images Are your unused gift cards gathering dust? You may be able to exchange those cards for cash. Gift cards are among the most popular gifts during the winter holiday season: 44% of consumers planned to give one as a gift in 2023, ranking second only to clothing, 56%, […]
How to profit from a 2024 comeback for these 2 bank stocks in a trade with limited risk
As a sector, financials underperformed the S & P 500 in 2023, but that statistic disguises a significant late year rally in the group. Since bottoming in late October 2023, the “money center” banks reporting this week have outperformed the S & P 500 by an average of nearly 15%. Can this outperformance continue? As […]
Health Insurance: How to avail quick cashless facility during medical emergency? A step-by-step guide
In the face of unexpected health challenges, health insurance can either emerge as a dependable ‘knight in shining armour’ or a ‘complex labyrinth to navigate’. Regrettably, in the aftermath of an emergency, individuals often develop a less favourable perception of both insurance and insurers. This perception primarily stems from a lack of understanding of the […]
Retirement Planning: 3 top experts share crucial tips on how to effectively prepare for golden years
But, this Golden Age of your life is when your biggest challenges start – finances and health-wise. And experts state that you better start your planning in right earnest. “Retirement demands meticulous financial planning to ensure that your golden years are fulfilling and financially secure,” says Anup Seth, Chief Distribution Officer, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance. […]
How to profit from the market and tech stock pullback using options
As we head into the early innings of earnings season, this year has been off to a shaky start. With technology companies lead by an AI rally last year, they are staring down the barrel of earnings that could disappoint. Let’s discuss how traders can hedge themselves ahead of that using options. After significant multiple […]