HDFC Millennia Credit Card offers 5% cashback on specified merchants: Should you go for it? | Mint

In the last few years, the cashback category has gained a lot of popularity among customers. Taking note of this trend, banks have launched cashback-specific credit cards. The HDFC Bank Millennia Credit Card is one such cashback card. What are the features and benefits of this card, the fees and eligibility criteria, and should you … Read more

TS EAMCET 2025: Application form OUT; check how to apply, registration fees, exam dates and more | Mint

2025 EDCET 2025: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has begin the process of TS EAMCET registration online on Saturday, March 1. The registration date for TG EAPCET 2025 had earlier been postponed by the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) but commenced today. Applicants who want to apply for the courses can fill TS EAMCET … 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

Personal loans: THESE are the 5 key reasons for which it is not unreasonable to borrow | Mint

If you are planning to raise a personal loan, remember that there are certain reasons for which it is not unreasonable to take a loan. For instance, when there is an emergency at home or a wedding. Additionally, there are some people who do not refrain from taking a loan for going on a vacation as … Read more

CEO in the classroom: Colleges snap up c-suite execs in rankings race

Universities are tapping search firms to recruit c-suite level executives and expat academics for the roles of dean, vice-chancellor, business administration head and provost, multiple industry officials said, with the hiring spree already yielding key appointments. “Colleges are recruiting expensive and top talent for these posts so that they are able to increase their funding, … Read more

Rupee crash casts shadow over US-bound Indian students’ dreams; total cost may go up by ₹3.7 lakh a year | Mint

As the Indian rupee continues to fall against the US dollar, students from India who plan to travel abroad for higher studies stare at a tough road ahead. Recently, the rupee breached 87 against the dollar, thus making it more challenging for foreign-bound Indian students to study abroad. Notably, US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies … Read more

Why it is important to plan the division of an estate in detail | Mint

Why is it important to plan the division of an estate in detail? -Name witheld Assessing assets and liabilities A comprehensive estate plan enables the efficient distribution of wealth. By clearly defining how assets will be allocated, individuals can prevent disputes among beneficiaries and ensure their wishes are honored. Read this | A basic will … Read more

Hidden charges in personal loans: What lenders don’t want you to know | Mint

With more and more Indians turning to personal loans to bridge their financial shortcomings, there is a need to clearly understand the costs incurred while opting for these personal loan products. While can prove to be of invaluable help during a time of need, these often come with certain complicated fees that collectively make the … Read more

Personal loan pre-closure: 4 key factors to consider before paying off early | Mint

Have you recently received a lumpsum payment in the form of an annual bonus from the employer, variable pay, maturity amount from an investment, etc? Are you thinking of using it to close your personal loan? In this article, we will discuss what personal loan pre-closure is, its types, its benefits, and what factors you … Read more