Last month’s global selloff—marked by a 7% slide in the S&P 500 and a more than 5% dip in the Sensex—set off the usual chain reaction: a flood of alarming headlines, wall-to-wall coverage from financial experts forecasting doom, and social media timelines buzzing with everything from cautious concern to full-blown panic. It feels like déjà … Read more
In the ever evolving digital age, India’s leading multinational public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) has eased and streamlined its operations through the YONO (You Only Need One) application. This particular application has raised the bar for users to experience seamless banking and make the most of the digital services provided by … Read more
Personal loans usually have a tenure of up to five years. If the personal loan is availed during a financial emergency, the borrower may go for a longer tenure as they may be unsure of the cash flows in the near future. However, while servicing the personal loan EMIs, if you receive a lumpsum, you … Read more
Income Tax: Among several benefits, one of the main advantages of choosing the old tax regime is that it enables you to claim exemption for house rent allowance (HRA). Under the old tax regime, HRA is exempted under section 10(13A) of Income Tax Act for salaried individuals, states information on the Income Tax India website. … Read more
NEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance city intimation slip for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 for students applying for undergraduate medical courses across the country. The intimation slip is available on the official website of NTA at neet.nta.nic.in. Here’s a direct link to download the … Read more
Neet and 2025: The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) announced the advance city intimation slip on Wednesday, April 23, so students can check their allotted exam city. The candidates appearing for the exam are required to check/download their Examination City Intimation slip for NEET (UG) – 2025 (using the login credentials). “The Candidates may please … Read more
Gold prices: Since the price of gold has been skyrocketing due to volatility arising out of Donald Trump’s tariffs, many retail investors are tempted to invest in the yellow metal. On Wednesday, gold bullion prices in Delhi were at ₹95,820 per 10 gms, while the corresponding prices in Mumbai were ₹95,990 per 10 gms. Check … Read more
As it turned out, the experience made the student unsure about whether to pursue a career as a doctor. She wanted to work in the medical field but wasn’t sure about the role. Eventually, with the help of the counsellor and after evaluating various options, she realized that instead of spending time in the trenches … Read more
A credit score of 750 or more is generally considered excellent in India. Still, many applicants find themselves in difficult situations, facing denial when applying for premium credit cards. This contradiction clearly highlights that a credit score is important but still, it is not the sole determinant for the approval of premium, high end credit … Read more
Starting next month, the Education Department in the US says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections, reported Associated Press. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their student loans and soon could be subject to having their wages garnished. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 … Read more