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National Insurance Awareness Day 2024: Why is affordable and personalised life insurance vital for financial planning?
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 09:46
Life insurance is the essential piece of the financial puzzle, offering personalized and affordable solutions tailored to individual needs. From term insurance for young professionals to ULIPs for investors and annuities...
How to Get More Dollars into Tax-Sheltered Roth Accounts
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 13:30
Many savers can use other ways to boost Roth IRA and 401(k) balances ahead of a 2025 deadline
Big Banks Boost Dividends After Passing Stress Tests
Wall Street Journal - 29 Jun 2024 01:43
Goldman, Morgan Stanley and others detailed their capital plans on Friday.
Crypto Platforms to Report Tax Information to IRS Starting in 2026
Wall Street Journal - 29 Jun 2024 01:07
In a long-awaited step against tax evasion in cryptocurrency markets, the Treasury Department adopted a final rule requiring many crypto platforms to begin reporting users' transactions to the Internal Revenue Service.
Stocks Limp to End of a Big First Half
Wall Street Journal - 29 Jun 2024 00:26
Nike shares tumbled to their worst day on record, dragging the Dow and S&P 500 to losses on Friday.
Diversity Was Supposed to Make Us Rich. Not So Much.
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 20:50
New research questions the methodology of a McKinsey study that helped create widespread belief that diversity is good for profits.
Rivian's Long, Narrow Road to Profit
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 17:57
The electric truck maker's stock has caught a break thanks to Volkswagen's backing, but the arduous task of cutting costs has barely begun.
Warren Buffett Gives Us a Preview of His Will
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 15:17
The famed investor, who owns nearly $130 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock, will direct his fortune into a new charitable trust overseen by his children.
HDFC Bank's new credit card rules effective from August 1; check key changes
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 15:11
HDFC Bank has implemented substantial revisions to their credit card terms, starting from August 1, 2024. Regularly check your credit card statements or communications from HDFC Bank to stay informed about the specific c...
Nike's Slow Recovery Is Testing Investors' Patience
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 15:00
Nike's pullback from popular shoe lines is hurting its sales, and its new line of products likely won't make a big difference until next year.
Budget 2024: Here are the four key expectations from life insurers
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 14:35
Favourable tax treatment for annuities is on life insurers' wish list
America's Frozen Housing Market Is Warping the Economy
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 13:30
Cheap mortgages are forcing millions of U.S. homeowners to stay put. That is becoming a problem well beyond the property market.
Income tax rules you should know when buying property from joint owners
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 13:04
The provision of tax deduction@ 1% under Section 194-IA for purchasing a property is applicable when the seller is a resident, and the property's value exceeds ₹50 lakh
Expensive phone? Here's how mobile insurance can ease your mind
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 10:14
Mobile insurance offers coverage for theft, accidental damage, liquid damage, technical malfunctions, screen damage, fire damage, and more. It also provides doorstep pick-up, cashless process, and no claim bonus.
Economy grows faster than expected in boost for Sunak
Telegraph - 28 Jun 2024 10:09
Britain's economy grew at an even faster pace than first thought at the start of the year, official figures show, in a boost to Rishi Sunak's election campaign.
National Insurance Awareness Day 2024: How to choose the right insurance policy? Here are 4 tips
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 09:15
Choosing the right insurance policy involves assessing needs, researching types, comparing providers, understanding policy coverage, considering affordability, and reviewing regularly. Insurance is crucial for financial ...
Laid off? Don't panic! 4 hidden ways to manage your finances
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 08:32
Experiencing a layoff shouldn't be daunting if you're financially prepared. Avoid letting your guard down and allowing circumstances to overwhelm you. Instead, use this period as an opportunity to prioritize your finance...
Japan Will Take Appropriate Action Against Excessive Yen Moves, Finance Minister Says
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 07:50
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said the government would take appropriate action against excessive yen moves, although he declined to comment on whether he thinks the recent weakening of the yen is excessive.
AI Frenzy Propels Stocks to Monster First Half
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jun 2024 07:00
The S&P 500 has climbed 15% despite reduced hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
Step-by-step: Setting up trusts for specially-abled children
livemint.com - 28 Jun 2024 05:47
Transferring your wealth to a trust and appointing trustees to manage it is in the best interests of your specially-abled child.Finding trustees may be difficult due to the lack of awareness and very little or no underst...
Nike shares plunge after retailer says quarterly sales will fall 10%, warns on China weakness
CNBC - 28 Jun 2024 03:04
Nike has found itself in a rough patch as the sneaker giant has worked to claw back market share it's ceded to upstarts like On Running and Hoka.