Stay debt-free: Top 5 ways to control credit card expenses | Mint

Credit card distribution growth and spending in India continues to rise, reaching ₹1.84 lakh crore in January 2025, according to data provided by Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates. Hence, in this kind of an environment managing credit card expenses effectively is crucial to avoid financial strain later on. For the same proper education, knowledge sharing … Read more

HSBC Bank launches TravelOne Credit Card: Should travel geeks consider it? | Mint

As the travel segment grows, the competition in the travel credit card category is picking up. Some banks have rolled out travel-centric credit cards. Earlier, we had the American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card and the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card in the travel category. Now, HSBC Bank has also joined with the TravelOne Credit … Read more

How reinsurers can help bridge India’s huge protection gap

According to data from the Swiss Re Institute, total insurance premium collections are projected to grow by 7.1% over the next five years (2024–2028). This growth rate significantly surpasses the global average of 2.4%, the 5.1% growth in emerging markets, and the 1.7% average in advanced markets. Over the next decade (2024–2034), total premiums are … Read more

Education Cuts Include Staff Managing English Learning Program

(Bloomberg) — The US Department of Education’s sweeping cuts Tuesday included staff that oversee schools’ efforts to help millions of students learn English. Employees from the Office of English Language Acquisition, or OELA, are being eliminated as part of the Education Department’s reduction in force this week, according to the American Federation of Government Employees … Read more

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — An hours-long outage Wednesday on StudentAid.gov, the federal website for student loans and financial aid, underscored the risks in rapidly gutting the Department of Educationas President Donald Trump aims to dismantle the agency. Starting midday Wednesday, dozens of visitors to StudentAid.gov reported outages to Downdetector. The National Association of Student Financial Aid … Read more

One of India’s top PMS funds stakes revival on manufacturing & energy transition

ASK’s flagship Indian Entrepreneur Portfolio, with ₹11,908.74 crore in assets under management (AUM), has delivered 5.78% returns over the past year and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)  of 13.84% over the past five. The portfolio comprised 70.3% large caps, 28.1% mid caps, and 1.3% small caps as of January 2025, according to data from … Read more

Social media isn’t your financial advisor: 5 reasons to be cautious | Mint

The Indian stock market has been on a roll over the past few years. This has given rise to several social media platforms sharing stock tips and market insights. A famous class of ‘Finfluencers’ have emerged out of the fame the stock market has earned over the past few years. These financial influencers offer tips, … Read more

Don’t let steep fees derail higher education dreams—smart ways to plan ahead

Should you take a loan, sell assets, or start investing early? Here’s how to navigate the financial maze of higher education smartly. The ₹1 crore question You must start planning as soon as your child is born. Take a typical graduation in a premier IIT and then a post-graduation at ISB. The 4-year IIT course … Read more

TSPSC Group 2 Results 2025 LIVE: Results to be declared for Group 2 exam

TSPSC Group 2 Results 2025 LIVE: The TSPSC will release results for the group 2 services recruitment exam held in December 2024. The provisional answer key was released in January 2025. Results will be available at tspsc.gov.in. 11 Mar 2025, 02:41:14 PM is TSPSC Group 2 Results 2025 LIVE: How much score do you need … Read more

Personal loan vs. overdraft loan: Pros, cons, and which one saves you more | Mint

The choice between appropriate loan options becomes vital for urgent financial situations. The freedom they both grant comes from different loan functionalities of overdrafts and personal loans. Knowledge about their fundamental variations helps you decide better and achieve ultimate savings. What is a personal loan? Personal loans function as unsecured financing which allows you to … Read more