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Get a grip on your investments before the 'Money Heist'!

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Get a grip on your investments before the 'Money Heist'!

But this time, how about meandering down the memory lane in a different, albeit intimately similar ‘money’ way to reach this La Casa De Papel? In the depths of the Royal Mint and Bank of Spain, there awaits a treasure trove of investment and financial management information you ought to know.

Aviva Saral Pension Plan: All you need to know about the retirement planning scheme

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Aviva Saral Pension Plan: All you need to know about the retirement planning scheme

With simple features, standard terms, guaranteed lifetime income, and easy conditions, the plan allows for a secure retirement, adapting well to the policyholder’s requirements with the objective of providing an adequate financial cushion and protection in the twilight years of life.

Financial wisdom | An ode to Amrita Pritam and Warren Buffet

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Financial wisdom | An ode to Amrita Pritam and Warren Buffet

While Buffett, synonymous with the world of investing, as investors around the world hanging on to his every word, Pritam, too, has a rich, deep and insightful treasure trove to derive financial wisdom from, along with, of course, the intricacies of love and women empowerment.

After Alexa, be ready to welcome Amitabh Bachchan-themed NFTs

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After Alexa, be ready to welcome Amitabh Bachchan-themed NFTs

A non-fungible token, or NFT, is a distinct, intangible unit of data in the form of images, videos, or anything else. What sets them apart is that they are unique and exclusive.

Heed to Lord Krishna and his financial wisdom from Geeta this Janmashtami

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Heed to Lord Krishna and his financial wisdom from Geeta this Janmashtami

His words continue to hold a lot of meaning even now, amidst changing worlds and centuries. And delving into the verses of Bhagavad Gita, often considered to hold the essence of life, it's impossible to overlook the fragments of financial wisdom that put us on the path of monetary well-being.

'Rolling your Stones' perfectly in the IPO game

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'Rolling your Stones' perfectly in the IPO game

Let some of this band's seminal sounds, particularly those popular thanks to Watt’s magical drumming skills, help you navigate and understand the intricacies and do’s and don'ts of an IPO.

All you need to know about the SBI Global Ed-vantage overseas education loan

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All you need to know about the SBI Global Ed-vantage overseas education loan

Don't let the paucity of funds come in the way of your dream of a great education, because there is no better investment you can make in yourself than learning! And with SBI Global Ed-Vantage overseas education loan, you can make the most of this opportunity.

Weekly Crypto Wrap: All that transpired in cryptocurrency this week

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Weekly Crypto Wrap: All that transpired in cryptocurrency this week

Closer home, crypto adoption in India is exponentially growing, with the country ranking second, succeeded by Vietnam amidst the countries that make a lion’s share of cryptocurrency usage, with 9 percent of the respondents claiming to utilize cryptocurrency, per market research firm Finder.

Raksha Bandhan 2021: Gift your sister these 4 threads of financial protection

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Gift your sister these 4 threads of financial protection

Raksha Bandhan 2021: Siblings are our first friends, saviors, and partners-in-crime in life.

World Senior Citizen Day 2021 : Have a solid financial plan for your twilight years!

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World Senior Citizen Day 2021 : Have a solid financial plan for your twilight years!

Planning well in advance is perhaps, the golden rule to building a perfect corpus for your retirement, but here are a few schemes and mutual funds you can consider, apart from the universal favorite FDs to ensure the absolute best for those carefree years to come, or enjoy:

Selecting the best Altcoins, the Gulzar way!

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Selecting the best Altcoins, the Gulzar way!

Just like you balance your asset allocation between risky and stable investments, make sure the altcoins in your portfolio do not exceed a certain threshold, lest the novelty and extreme volatility of the coin might adversely affect your returns.

True Balance's NBFC arm raises $15 million in debt funding

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True Balance's NBFC arm raises $15 million in debt funding

Notably, the company, aiming for comprehensive financial inclusion, has disbursed loans worth more than Rs 3,000 crore this year.

Capital Float expands its BNPL boutique services with Walnut 369

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Capital Float expands its BNPL boutique services with Walnut 369

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic having completely transformed our income and spending patterns, liquidity situations, and strengthening our digital payment habits, the Indian fintech sector garnered investments worth 1,402.8 billion just in the first half of 2021.

In conversation with an NFT aficionado: Crypto Sauga sees huge potential in digital art tokens

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In conversation with an NFT aficionado: Crypto Sauga sees huge potential in digital art tokens

Hollywood hot-shots like Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, and Mila Kunis are throwing their hats in the NFT space with collections like Masterminds of Hip-Hop and Stoner Cats. Even media houses like Disney, Discovery, and HBO have collaborated with Marvel and DC artists for their superhero collections.

Sundaram MF launches digital investing platform 'InvWise'

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Sundaram MF launches digital investing platform 'InvWise'

Want to start budgeting, but don't know how? Take a look!

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Want to start budgeting, but don't know how? Take a look!

On one side, you make a list of all your income sources, like your regular income, payments from your freelancing gigs, and more. And on the other side, make a note of your expenses, be it rent, wishlists off Amazon, concerts, and more. Also, leave some money aside for impulsive splurges as well!

"Carpe Diem" is the financial flavor this independence season!

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"Carpe Diem" is the financial flavor this independence season!

With Carpe Diem being the motto of the moment, most youngsters (34 percent) define financial independence to be “the power to spend on whatever they desire”.

Fintech firms on a roll: Heralding the new era of BNPL

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Fintech firms on a roll: Heralding the new era of BNPL

Digital Banking, Lending, and Insurance were amongst the top contenders in this category, with prominent names like Cred (215 million dollars) and RazorPay (160 million dollars) leading the pack.

Winds of Change: Cryptocurrency trends you absolutely need to know

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Winds of Change: Cryptocurrency trends you absolutely need to know

Change manages to find its calling in philanthropy, building on a model that will donate 10 percent of each transaction for a noble cause, adding tangible value and impetus to each activity.

International Youth Day 2021: Take a look at how the Gen Y is investing

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International Youth Day 2021: Take a look at how the Gen Y is investing

According to insights released by Groww and WazirX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, Gen-Y has been successfully able to conquer the high altitudes of financial planning and money management! In addition to this, there has been a consistent uptick in the number of women participating in the market as well.

Crypto heist: Hackers haul away $600 million on Poly Network

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Crypto heist: Hackers haul away $600 million on Poly Network

Poly Network put out a plea for the stolen Ethereum, BinanceChain, and OxPolygon tokens, asking traders who run cryptocurrency storage wallets to avoid them.

From riches to rags: Personal finance lessons from Chris Cairns’ troubled life

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From riches to rags: Personal finance lessons from Chris Cairns’ troubled life

Where did it all go wrong for Cairns and what can we learn from the challenges he has had to face? While rags to riches stories are always inspiring, riches-to-rags stories, too, hold many valuable lessons.

Three investing legends you should take financial independence lessons from

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Three investing legends you should take financial independence lessons from

While attaining financial independence can be a long, gruelling, and meticulous route, much like our actual struggle, we do have a few beacons of hope and inspiration we can learn a lot from. Read on to understand the legend of three of the most well-known investors of all time and what they teach us about being independent, money-wise.

To leave or not to leave? Four ways you can perfectly time your market exit!

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To leave or not to leave? Four ways you can perfectly time your market exit!

It is often the case that we, in close adherence to investing legend John Bogle’s “buy right, hold tight” philosophy, forget to time our market exits in a suitable manner. Here are four factors you should additionally consider while deciding upon your investment exits so that you can make the most of it.

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