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 secure a ₹50,000 loan using your PAN card – A simple guide

Financial problems may arise at any time due to the rush of modern life. Ready cash may sound out for such demanding needs as medical emergencies, urgent repairs, or one-off travels. Modern technological innovations in finance have made taking out a small loan with minimum documentation easier than ever. Let’s see how you can get […]
Investors may be overlooking a global opportunity in India. How to play it with options

India’s economy is currently experiencing a slowdown. But the country is showing some relative strength compared to other global markets and there may be a way to play it with options. The government projects a growth rate of 6.4% for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025, marking the slowest pace in four years. Despite this […]
Tech stocks are getting hit as yields surge. How to profit from that volatility

Markets are struggling to find direction in the new year and the hotter-than-expected jobs report Friday caused even more confusion. The nonfarm payroll data spiked U.S. Treasury yields and created selling pressure across all three major U.S. equity indices. Technology stocks continue to see some profit taking and I want to create income on any […]
How to block credit cards permanently? Here are 5 effective methods

You may have to permanently block your credit card for several reasons, such as suspected fraud, identity theft, or just to stop overspending. Here we will describe various credit card blocking techniques, their ramifications, and how to select the one that best suits your requirements. What are credit cards? The bank or financial institution issues […]
Here’s how to maximize your 401(k) plan for 2025 with higher limits

Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty Images If you’re eager to save more for retirement, you could be overlooking ways to maximize your 401(k) plan, including key changes for 2025. Some 40% of Americans are behind on retirement planning and savings, according to a CNBC poll conducted by SurveyMonkey, which polled 6,657 U.S. adults in August. […]
Instant Personal Loan: How to get approved without documents? A complete guide

Even with personal money, convenience is the order of the day in today’s fast-paced world. Traditional personal loans are characterized by lengthy processes and reams of paperwork, which leads to frustration and delays. Introducing fast personal loans without documentation, a revolutionary way of quickly and efficiently accessing finance. What are instant personal loans? Instant personal […]
How to use options to enhance the income from this dividend-yielding agricultural play

As the final installment of our three-part “Dogs of the Dow/S & P 500” series of articles, we’re following up on Monday’s trade idea in ConocoPhillips , an idea for an “oil” company of another variety. Rather than an energy sector oil/petroleum company, this time, we’re discussing a consumer staple that makes edible oils. Bunge […]
Here’s how to decide on the right student loan repayment plan for you

Hobo_018 | E+ | Getty Images Why these two plans reopened The Education Department made the plans available again while its new repayment program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE, remains tied up in legal battles. Republican attorneys general in Kansas and Missouri, who led the legal challenges against SAVE, argue that […]
Income Tax: How to e-verify your return? 5 Key points to know

Income Tax (I-T) department released a statement recently saying that the taxpayers must e-verify their return as soon as they can. This is because an income tax return (ITR) is not considered valid unless it has been verified. The tax department’s message pointed out that taxpayers can still e-verify your IT return for AY 2024-25 […]