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Student credit cards, as the name suggests, are specifically designed to cater to the financial needs of college students. Student credit cards come with some basic features like rewards, cash back, discounts and also an interest-free period, to attract students. Usually available as entry-level or secured credit cards, these cards are great for helping students

The biggest threat to your money is inflation, as it not only impacts the current value of your money but also diminishes the worth of your future savings across various asset classes. What inflation does is when you eventually realize or redeem your savings across assets years later, you find that their value is significantly

Senior citizens often have specific financial goals when they consider investing in mutual funds. They look for options that not only protect their capital but also provide a steady income, easy access to funds (liquidity), and tax advantages. Among the various tax-saving mutual fund schemes, the Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) stands out. ELSS mutual

NPS Guidelines: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has issued guidelines regarding entitlement for central government staff choosing voluntary retirement under the National Pension System (NPS). According to an Office Memorandum, dated October 11, the department has notified the Central Civil Services (Implementation of

The Income Tax Department has revised its guidelines for compounding offences under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Compounding of offences allows individuals who have committed a tax-related default to acknowledge their mistake and apply to the tax authority for a resolution. If accepted, the authority may drop the case, often in exchange for a reduced

The Indian government has issued important new guidelines regarding the distribution of family pensions to ensure fair settlement between two wives of a deceased government servant or pensioner. This clarification comes under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, and addresses complex issues surrounding legal marriages and pension eligibility. Key points from the guidelines: The

In an effort to improve how grievances from central government pensioners are handled, the Centre has issued new guidelines. The new guidelines, issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, are aimed at making the complaint process more sensitive, accessible and effective, according to an Office Memorandum.

If your objective is to amass Rs 1 crore through mutual fund investments, a straightforward guideline can assist you in achieving this goal over the long term. The 15-15-15 mutual fund investing principle provides insight into the necessary monthly savings, the duration of investment, and the expected growth rate to reach the target amount of