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  Time to re-look your investment portfolio

  March 13, 2021 7:00 IST

  Many analysts believe that one should re-look at their investment portfolio once in a year or even twice or thrice depending upon the motive of investment which can be short term, medium term, or long term. We will guide you to whether one should re-look at their investment portfolio or book profits or should hold their investments.

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  7th Pay Commission: What is Pay Matrix? Now you can check your salary progression

  March 11, 2021 16:34 IST

  Pay Matrix is a simple table that presents the salary structure of Central government employees. It makes it easier to get an idea of the current pay levels and also know the salary growth throughout the career.

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  IPO vs NFO: Which is better for investment - Basic difference, risk assessment

  January 27, 2021 10:59 IST

  It is often noticed that investors get confused between IPOs and NFOs as they presume that both offer similar opportunities for investment because they are primary market offerings.

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  National Pension System Vs Atal Pension Yojana: Which is better and why

  January 09, 2021 9:30 IST

  NPS vs APY: National Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana are government-run schemes and promise maximum benefits. While the NPS was launched in 2004, the APY was introduced in 2015.

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  National Savings Certificate: What makes NSC a great investment option

  December 29, 2020 7:50 IST

  The National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a popular small-savings tool. Promoted by the Central government, the NSC comes with guaranteed returns and tax-saving benefits.

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  Term plan vs traditional insurance policy: Which is better and why

  June 29, 2021 12:55 IST

  Term insurance plans have become extremely popular in recent times. People are attracted to term plans over traditional life insurance policies because of high sum assured at very low premiums.

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  Public Provident Fund: How to open PPF account and why it is safest investment option

  November 22, 2020 11:53 IST

  The Public Provident Fund, PPF, account can be opened in a designated post office or a bank branch. It comes with an initial lock-in period of 15 years. The interest on PPF is compounded annually.

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  Planning early retirement? Here's how you can become a crorepati at 40 and get rid of your job!

  November 08, 2020 11:10 IST

  Crorepati at 40, Early retirement: A careful planning and a strict financial discipline like selecting right schemes and a regular investment can help you become a crorepati at 40 and get rid of your job.

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  ICICI Bank launches India's first banking programme for millennials

  November 05, 2020 20:39 IST

  Lending major ICICI Bank on Thursday launched India's first banking programme for millennial customers, in the age bracket of 18 years to 35 years.

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  Why you should shift to mutual funds from conventional mode of investment

  November 01, 2020 11:10 IST

  Mutual funds have been the topic of attraction for years now, credit the varieties of plans and high returns they give. But before you start investing in mutual funds, it is necessary to understand what it is. Many people confuse mutual funds with stocks.

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  Are you a RuPay card user? Here's how you can get upto 65% discount

  October 26, 2020 20:29 IST

  The NPCI will provide discounts up to 65 percent on the various branded items purchase using RuPay card.

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  Now gift an accident insurance policy, courtesy SBI General Insurance

  August 19, 2020 8:31 IST

  In a unique initiative, SBI General Insurance launched the first-of-its-kind 'Shagun' policy, which enables gifting of personal accident cover.

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  Meeting expenses or managing your money well? Here are 5 simple tips to financial freedom

  August 15, 2020 14:15 IST

  there is a difference in just meeting our expenses and managing money well. Managing money well today helps you secure better financial stability in the future. You don't need to be a financial advisor to do some simple things that can save you in time of crisis and prepare for your future. Youth normally avoid talking about money. Some times just the talk makes them look the other way. It is natural when you are young.

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  Surplus money in your savings account? Here’s why you should look at FD option

  August 14, 2020 10:24 IST

  Many of us keep our money in the savings account we have. For service sector employees its mostly their salary account with the operating bank. Most of us who don’t know much about investment and go for saving their hard-earned money in Savings Bank Account or Fixed Deposit in Banks/NBFCs.

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  LIC to launch revival campaign for lapsed policies

  August 09, 2020 22:33 IST

  To encourage the continuation of risk cover in this difficult period, insurance behemoth LIC on Sunday said it will provide an opportunity for its policyholders to revive their lapsed policies.

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  5 must read tips before paying your credit card bill

  July 28, 2020 16:29 IST

  Paying late credit card dues can make your CIBIL score bad and can affect your credit score. This is the reason it is extremely vital to keep some important points in mind while paying the credit card bill. Find out the five tips that will help you to maintain your CIBIL score.

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  Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: How the scheme offers highest tax-free return on your investment

  July 17, 2020 17:47 IST

  Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is the best tax saving option to secure your daughter's future. Parents can even save money for marriages of their two daughters with the help of this scheme. The scheme was started by PM Narendra Modi in the year 2015

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  SBI Card launches video based KYC feature. Know how to use

  June 15, 2020 23:39 IST

  After several other banks introduced a video-based customer identification process last one month, SBI Card on Monday announced the launch of Video Know Your Customer (VKYC) feature to ensure zero contact, hassle-free customer onboarding process.

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  Loan EMIs set to get cheaper as RBI cuts repo rate by 40 bps to 4 per cent

  May 22, 2020 10:48 IST

  Loan EMIs are set to get cheaper as RBI cuts repo rate by 40 bps to 4 per cent. "The repo rate cut by 40 basis points from 4.4 % to 4%. Reverse repo rate stands reduced to 3.35%," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in a press conference on Friday.

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  New EPFO Rules: EPF contribution cut to 10% for May, June, July. Key points to know

  May 19, 2020 13:19 IST

  The Ministry of Labour & Employment has implemented new rules that allow for reduced employees' provident fund (EPF) contributions for three months till July. Here are key points to know about new EPF rules:

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  Are you SBI cardholder? Bank says follow these 10 safety tips to prevent ATM fraud

  May 13, 2020 14:56 IST

  State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest lender and several other banks have warned their account holders about of fraud cases like online banking fraud, cloning, phishing, UPI fraud and others along with banking tips. On Tuesday, SBI again shared tips of safe banking practices with its customers.

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  Here's why health insurance is equally important for single mothers

  May 12, 2020 10:24 IST

  Every woman’s situation can be unique and there can be various reasons for her to get separated from her partner. Being a single parent doesn't mean you are on your own as you raise your child, sometimes you receive unconditional support from your immediate family. It is your responsibility to look after them as well as pay attention to your health.