5 costly mutual fund mistakes to avoid during market corrections | Mint

The mutual fund industry is rapidly growing due to digital inclusion. On the other hand, equity markets are continuously correcting over the last few months due to intense FII selling, fear of Trump tariffs, weak market earnings etc. Due to these developments, retail investors are increasingly getting confused on how to steer clear of mistakes … Read more

Can digital lending apps boost or hurt your credit score? Find out here | Mint

Digital lending apps have changed the face of money borrowing for Indians in recent years, as instant and hassle-free loans are getting offered with minimal paperwork. Now it is a given that digital lending applications have been a credit revolutioniser, they also raised some valid questions and concerns about credit scores. Hence, let’s see how … Read more

Mint Explainer: Warren Buffett’s record cash reserve and his Japan strategy

“Sometimes I’ve made mistakes in assessing the future economics of a business I’ve purchased for Berkshire – each a case of capital allocation gone wrong. That happens with both judgments about marketable equities – we view these as partial ownership of businesses – and the 100% acquisitions of companies,” he wrote in his letter to … Read more

Investment word of the day: Rolling returns – Why is it crucial for investors? | Mint

Investment word of the day: While investing in various funds and financial instruments, a need may often arise to track your investment in order to determine how your money is performing over a period of time. Rolling returns is one such measure that helps to estimate the performance of an investment at a certain period … Read more

CUET PG 2025: NTA declares exam dates at nta.ac.in – check notification, registration details and new official link | Mint

Cuet PG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the date sheet for the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), CUET PG 2025 exam. The examination will be held in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from March 13 to April 1, 2025, across 43 shifts, with each shift lasting 90 minutes. A total of 4,12,024 … Read more

Higher EPS pension: Why do employees feel shortchanged?

Some people who applied for it after the Supreme Court order in November 2022 are still waiting for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to accept their applications. Though, according to a 26 February statement, the EPFO aims to process all applications by 31 March 2025, employees continue to question the methodology for calculating the … Read more

Set clear goals to turn your financial wishes into real wealth. Here’s how.

Goal-setting in wealth management is akin to charting a course for a journey. Without a clear destination, you may find yourself adrift among various financial options, potentially missing opportunities or taking unnecessary risks. However, simply setting goals is not enough. You also need to plan well to achieve these goals and build actual wealth. As … Read more

How much home insurance do I need for my home loan? | Mint

I recently applied for a home loan, and the bank is urging me to buy home insurance. My property in Gurgaon, measuring about 1,500 sq ft, is valued at ₹3 crore, and my loan amount is ₹2 crore. However, the bank has sent me a quote with a sum assured of only ₹2 crore. Should … Read more

A Complete Unknown: Bob Dylan’s Oscar-worthy performance reveals powerful money lessons | Mint

A young musician hitchhikes his way from Minnesota to meet Woody Guthrie who was in a hospital. He meets Pete Seeger, another folk legend who is visiting Guthrie at the hospital. The young man sings ‘A Song to Woody’ and both Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie recognise that the lad can carry a tune. The … Read more

Home loan interest rates: Fixed vs. floating—Which one will save you more? | Mint

It is not easy to choose between a fixed and floating interest rate for your home loan in India, given the pros and cons of both. Below is a detailed guide that will help you make a decision on what type of interest rate will be most suitable for you as per your needs, goals … Read more