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I haven’t paid “full price” for a cell phone plan in decades, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been compromises. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) buy network capacity in bulk from large carriers (MNOs such as T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T) and resell it to individual customers. For a while, the main trade-off for choosing an MVNO […]
No one plans to go bankrupt, but bad financial choices can lead to money problems faster than you think. Whether it’s overspending, ignoring savings or accumulating unnecessary debt, small mistakes can have big consequences. Learning how to avoid these pitfalls can help protect your financial future and build a solid foundation. This post will guide […]
Money is more than just numbers in your account; it is energy that flows where your focus goes. Manifesting money is not about happiness or wishes; it’s about aligning your mindset, actions and intentions to attract wealth into your life. It’s time to take control and see abundance come your way. Whether you want to […]
Inheritance tax in Ireland applies to both residents and non-residents, including foreigners and expats, at a standard rate of 33% on amounts above the applicable thresholds. This has consequences for gifts and inheritances, where the rules depend on the recipient’s relationship to the deceased and his tax residence. This article covers: How much can you […]
Inheritance tax in Scotland is charged at 40% on estates above the UK inheritance tax threshold, even though Scotland has its own legal system. For foreigners, expats, residents and non-residents, the amount of IHT payable is determined by UK domicile status, the value of Scottish assets and how the estate is structured. This article covers: […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought forward the planned purchase auctions of government securities (G-Secs) through open market operations (OMO) to generate liquidity worth a total of ₹1 lakh crore. This comes in the wake of a spike in G-Sec yields and the banking system’s liquidity surplus not being sufficient. As of January […]
This MoU is part of the list of outcomes during the visit of the President of the European Council (Antonio Costa) and the President of the European Commission (Ursula von der Leyen) to India. | Photo credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS After protracted negotiations spanning almost two years, the Reserve Bank of India and the European Securities […]
Ramesh Babu B, Managing Director & CEO, The Karur Vysya Bank | Photo credit: KSL While private sector bank Karur Vysya Bank achieved record profitability this quarter, the bank says strategic steps it has taken to control cost of deposits, return on funds and steps for better recovery have helped them achieve this milestone. “In […]
Bank employees observe a one-day nationwide strike in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradeh on Tuesday over the demand for a five-day work week | Photo credit: ANI The banking operations of public sector banks and some old generation banks across the country were hit on Tuesday following the one-day nationwide banking strike called by the United Forum […]
Jairam Sridharan, MD and CEO, Picamal Finance Piramal Finance, which plans to grow its assets under management (AUM) to over ₹1.5 lakh crore in FY28 from ₹96,690 crore in Q3FY26, will rely on product maturity, channel expansion and better productivity to drive growth, MD and CEO Jairam Sridharan said in an interactive conversation with the […]
