Personal loans themselves do not carry insurance. Nonetheless, there exists a product called personal loan protection insurance (PPI), also referred to as loan repayment insurance, which borrowers often consider to safeguard themselves from potential financial strain in the event of defaulting on loan payments. Understanding loan insurance The PPI is an independent insurance policy that … Read more
As Great British Pound (GBP) has risen considerably against Indian rupee in the past few weeks, Indian students travelling to the UK for overseas education later this year stare at a tougher (er.. expensive) times ahead. With pound going upward from ₹100 per unit to ₹105 per unit in the recent past, the cost of … Read more
Foreclosure may have an adverse and lasting impact on your credit score. But first of all, let us understand what a foreclosure is. It refers to a legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the unpaid loan from a borrower by forcing the sale of asset that was given as the collateral. This … Read more
Investing in second homes presents an enticing opportunity, offering both financial gains and personal fulfilment. These properties can add diversity to your real estate portfolio and generate passive income through rentals. However, before making a purchase it is essential to keep the following points in mind: Also Read: Real Estate: How can you maximise wealth … Read more
Q. I am Ranjan. I want to harvest tax loss for my investments. How does tax-loss harvesting work? How can it help minimise my tax outgo? What are the risks? Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy used to minimise tax liability by selling investments that have declined or are declining in value. When an investment is … Read more
NEFT system has achieved a milestone on leap day i.e., on February 29, 2024, by processing 4.10 crore transactions, the highest ever in a day so far. The precise number was 4 crore 10 lakh sixty-one thousand three hundred and thirty-seven, announced Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. In the past ten years (i.e., … Read more
No heroes beating up a hundred baddies accompanied by ear-drum splitting sound effects, no villains threatening to drop the hero’s parents into a vat of acid, no item song by an A-list movie star who plays sanskari heroine in every movie but secretly wishes she were Helen, no reminiscing over good ole days, no nationalist … Read more
William H “Bill” Gross stands out as a notable figure in the financial world, recognized for his accomplishments in the field of bond investments. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), a leading global investment firm with a focus on fixed-income investments. Given the moniker “Bond King”, Gross … Read more
‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, once said a wise man. In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, constructing a robust investment portfolio is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. One strategy that is gaining prominence is the adoption of a multi-asset portfolio. This approach involves diversifying investments across various asset classes, offering … Read more
Living a healthy lifestyle in a holistic sense has become one of the defining traits of our times. Interestingly, this idea is not just restricted to the ways we live. The idea has found huge acceptance even in the world of investments. Today, from sustainable living we are following the trend of sustainable investing. Sustainable … Read more