Depositors are accustomed to choosing a bank based on a number of factors which include rate of interest they offer, customer-friendly services they provide and the word-of-mouth feedback. Besides large commercial banks, small finance banks also offer good interest rate on their fixed deposits. Here, we give a lowdown on small finance banks which offer
Regardless, there has been a lot of student loan news to keep track of this year. Here’s a quick recap of the biggest student debt stories, plus updates to look out for in 2024. Many federal student loan borrowers entered 2023 hopeful to see President Joe Biden’s campaign promise to forgive student debt come to
Q. I’m Ranjana, an entrepreneur. I’m planning to invest in startups and private equity. What are the potential returns and risks associated with these investments? How can I get started in this asset class? Investing in startups and private equity can offer the potential for high returns, but it also comes with substantial risks. Potential
The gift-giving season is here. If you are like a lot of people, this means you have brainstormed presents to give your children and grandchildren. While it may be tempting to purchase items like toys and clothes that can be enjoyed immediately, you may want to consider gifts that will provide value to the recipients
At its best, social media helps expose young people to advice on how to save money or climb out of a mountain of credit card debt. But these platforms can also allow for the quick spread of financial misinformation. When it comes to personal finances, social media has become “a blessing and a curse,” Brian
Any wealth manager worth their salt would tell you that the large cap funds are the safest investment followed by mid-cap, and the small caps are among the most volatile, offering unpredictable returns. But when it comes to returns, small and mid-cap can outpace their larger peers, although for a short duration. In the year
Holiday gifts are not the only thing Americans should rush to buy amid the holiday fray. For many people, Dec. 31 marks the last day to use up any remaining flexible spending account funds. Americans were expected to lose more than $3 billion from FSAs, which expire in days. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute,
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