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Millennials see a dip in financial wellness, GenX on the rise: ICICI Lombard Wellness Index study

Physical wellness down, workplace up Mutual funds gain as future investing choice Millennials see a dip in financial wellness, GenX on the rise Corporate employees…

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October 2024 bank holidays: Banks closed for 15 days in October; check full state-wise holiday list
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October 2024 bank holidays: Banks closed for 15 days in October; check full state-wise holiday list

Banks will be closed for 15 days in October in various states due to various state-specific festivals. The national holiday of Gandhi Jayanti, which falls…

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Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed this Saturday, September 21, 2024?
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Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed this Saturday, September 21, 2024?

Banks in India observe closure on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as well as on Sundays and other regional and national holidays,…

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Mutual fund investment: Point-to-point vs Rolling returns

What is trailing or point-to-point return?This is the absolute return of an investment between two specific points in time. All you need to know is…

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Is there a nationwide bank strike today? Check if banks are open or closed today, August 28?
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Is there a nationwide bank strike today? Check if banks are open or closed today, August 28?

On August 19, 2024, the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) had called for a nationwide strike today, August 28, which could impact banking services…

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Bharat Bandh on August 21; are banks, post offices open tomorrow?
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Bharat Bandh on August 21; are banks, post offices open tomorrow?

In response to the recent verdict on SC/ST reservations by the Supreme Court, the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on…

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There needs to be better alignment between patient, hospital, health insurer. The word ‘claim’ is a challenge: Sarbvir Singh, PB Fintech
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There needs to be better alignment between patient, hospital, health insurer. The word ‘claim’ is a challenge: Sarbvir Singh, PB Fintech

The regulator needs to talk more about claims, and if proper statistics on claims are distributed by a credible body like Irdai, it would give…

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Difference between SIP vs SWP vs STP
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Difference between SIP vs SWP vs STP

If you are keen to invest in the market but are wary of high volatility and risk, mutual funds provide a relatively safe route. While…

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HDFC Bank UPI downtime: Gpay, WhatsApp Pay, PayTM, HDFC Bank app will not be available on this day
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HDFC Bank UPI downtime: Gpay, WhatsApp Pay, PayTM, HDFC Bank app will not be available on this day

HDFC Bank is undergoing an essential system maintenance due to which UPI services will not be available for three hours on August 10, 2024. The…

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FD interest rate: As countdown of FD interest rate fall has started, is it time to stop laddering and invest in long term FDs?
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FD interest rate: As countdown of FD interest rate fall has started, is it time to stop laddering and invest in long term FDs?

Fixed deposit (FD) investors have enjoyed a favorable period in the last 1-2 years, with interest rates increasing and staying at their peak for an…

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