The US Embassy has directed all international students aspiring to study in the United States to adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public' not just while applying for a visa but also during their entire course of study, effective immediately.
There is need for buyers to understand cancellation rules before entering into a purchase agreement with a developer.
Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.
File a written complaint with the bank's grievance redressal officer and secure an acknowledgement.
Customers must sign the agreement promptly to avoid disruptions. They should read it thoroughly and understand their rights and obligations.
Fraudsters lure individuals with false promises of recovering bonuses or maturity proceeds from lapsed policies.
Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.
Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.
Only a limited set of investors should invest directly in corporate bonds.
'Revolving credit without full repayment causes interest to outpace repayment capacity, and leads to financial distress.'
So, the next time someone tempts you with a slightly higher FD rate from a lesser-known bank, point them to hybrid funds that can deliver extra returns without the administrative and emotional rollercoaster.
Did you know that CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds?
Despite recent underperformance, MNC funds have delivered over longer time frames.
Many affluent young people are first-generation wealthy. They have limited financial literacy, lack quality financial guidance or role models, and often fall prey to mis-selling. This makes them hesitant to invest in high-return assets like equities.
The death rate among those with the lowest scores was 42 per cent and those with highest sitting-rising scores, 3.7 per cent.
'Investors who remain calm, consistent, and disciplined through short-term volatility are usually the ones who benefit most in the long run.'
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A higher TER means a larger portion of the return goes to the AMC, leaving less for the investor, unless compensated by higher returns.
'LAP is suited for borrowers with a steady income, sound repayment discipline, and a clear repayment plan.'
Valuations at current levels have historically corresponded single-digit returns.
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The return filed could be treated as defective, invalid, or even be considered as not filed at all.
Errors in filing income-tax returns frequently lead to scrutiny notices, additional liabilities, or delayed refunds.
Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and comfort with volatility and timing risk should invest.
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'The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.' 'Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.'
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Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.
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'Bringing it back will help prevent reassessments of the income already disclosed.'
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'Violating the terms of your student visa can result in revocation, deportation and even long-term ineligibility for future US visas,' says the US embassy in India.
Welcome to Day 4 of Rediff's week-long celebration of Yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Today, learn about Phalakasana or the Plank Pose.