• Fri, January 31, 2025

by: Techopedia

Perplexity's Sonar: New API for AI Search Explained

Learn more about the new Perplexity Sonar API to build your own generative search tools powered by real-time, web-wide research and not limited by training data.

by: Kiplinger

The Outlook for Home and Auto Insurance in 2025

Home and auto insurance premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.

by: Investopedia

Moving Abroad for the Next 4 Years? Here's What It'll Really Cost You

Considering moving out of the United States? While moving abroad might seem daunting, it's easier than you think. Here are some of the best countries for Americans to move to, tips for finding a new home,

by: RepublicWorld

Union Budget 2025: Live Streaming - When And Where To Watch

Union Budget 2025 will be streamed live on Sansad TV and the official website of the Union Budget: indiabudget.gov.in. For real-time updates, viewers can also watch it live on Republic Business's YouTube channel as well as Republic TV.

by: AOL

How healthy are your finances, really? 4 money questions to ask yourself today

If you haven't worried about money in a while, you might think your finances are in good shape. But is that true? These 4 questions can be a good start to understanding your financial health.

by: cnbctv18

Budget Economic Survey 2025 Highlights: Self-employed workforce rising in India; reflects shift towards entrepreneurship

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget, provides the roadmap for reforms and growth. The document is prepared by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.

by: Indiatimes

Budget 2025 Expectations Highlights: Stage set for FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Budget 2025-26 tomorrow

Live: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey, the pandemic's impact has been fully absorbed, as reflected in GDP expenditure components. Government expenditure has decreased from 10.8% in FY18 to 10.

by: cfodive

CFO Dive's 2025 outlook roundup: Trends to watch

by: MSN

Moove bolsters LatAm presence with acquisition of Kovi

Deal expands Moove's fleet to 36,000 vehicles, strengthens Latin American presence, and integrates cutting-edge IoT and AI technologies to drive innovation in urban mobility.

by: Fortune

'Control of our destiny': UPS braves blowback over Amazon break

UPS stocks plummeted after it slashed business with the world's largest online retailer.

by: MoneySense

When does the capital gains tax inclusion rate increase take effect?

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026 and promises exemptions for the tax inclusion increase..

by: wjla

Empowering Growth: HCEDA CEO Jennifer Jones on business resources in Howard County

Jennifer Jones, CEO, Howard County Economic Development Authority joined Good Morning Washington to talk about the resources available to help businesses.

by: Mint

Budget 2025 expectations LIVE: Income Tax expectations to allocations for key sectors - what India wants from the FM

Several industries and taxpayers are eagerly waiting for the second full-fledged budget of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, which would be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1,

by: Reuters

Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie

The estate of one of Superman's co-creators has filed a copyright lawsuit in a U.S. court against Warner Bros. Discovery ahead of the release of its new movie "Superman," part of a planned reboot of the DC Comics superhero film franchise.

by: Bustle

Your February Money Horoscope

Whether you jumped right into action on your 2025 money goals or spent January struggling to stick to a strategy, the astrology of February brings good fortune for your bank account. Some exciting planetary alignments are coming to bring lucky opportunities and motivation boosts, so your money horoscope for February 2025 is major.

by: Forbes

The Mental Health Boom: Why The U.S. Needs 30% More Therapists

The demand for mental health professionals in the U.S. is skyrocketing, surpassing the growth of traditionally high-demand fields like IT, finance, and hospitality.

by: CNBC

How to apply for a mortgage

CNBC Select explains how to apply for a mortgage, from preparing financially and getting preapproval to undergoing the underwriting process and finally closing.

by: Reuters

Santander names Riley as CEO of Santander US, part of wider reshuffle

Christiana Riley will succeed Tim Wennes as CEO of Santander in the United States, the bank's executive chair, Ana Botin, said on Friday, as Santander undertakes a wider global restructuring.

by: MSN

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 30, 2025 Operator: Thank you for standing by and welcome to the First Merchants Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Before we begin, management would like to remind you that today's call contains forward-looking statements with respect to the future performance of financial condition

by: Indiatimes

Budget 2025 Economic Survey Live: Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights government's push for rural development

Ahead of the Budget session, PM Modi prayed to Goddess Lakshmi for blessings on the poor and middle class. He expressed confidence that the session would inject new energy into India's development goals,

by: cnbctv18

Budget Economic Survey 2025 Live: West Bengal among 12 states with significant potential for reform-led development

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget, provides the roadmap for reforms and growth. The document is prepared by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.

by: AOL

What Is a Fixed Annuity? Investment Benefits and Disadvantages

A fixed annuity offers a reliable income stream with a guaranteed interest rate. Learn how fixed annuities work, their benefits and types.

by: Kiplinger

Three Key Questions for Small-Business Owners in 2025

Ensure that bills are paid on time. This is equally important for outflows and revenue collection. Having a solid grasp on accounts receivable and accounts payable will set up your business for success. People are always at the heart of every business; staying on top of bills will improve relationships with vendors, employees and clients.

by: Forbes

Integrating Carbon Credits And Renewable Energy

I see tokenizing carbon credits as a means of driving ESG compliance and renewable energy goals while achieving operational efficiency.

by: MSN

'Budget for Viksit Bharat': ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh Present Unmatched Analysis & Expert Insights For Union Budget 2025

Chief, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh, the seasoned editorial teams will provide in-depth analyses with actionable takeaways to decode the Union Budget's impact on businesses, markets, and individual finances.

by: Reuters

UK regulator to ease path for retail investors to buy bonds

Britain's financial watchdog said on Friday it is seeking to simplify corporate bond prospectuses to boost investment opportunities for investors in the UK and reduce costs and barriers for companies raising capital.

by: Reuters

Berkshire Hathaway has shed more than 4,000 jobs

Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday it has shed more than 4,000 jobs over the last year, even as the conglomerate run by Warren Buffett is on pace to post a record annual operating profit.

by: MSN

A "patriot economy"? Trump Media expands into fintech with Truth.Fi

Trump Media, the company that runs Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, is expanding into financial services that include fintech and crypto. On Wednesday, the publicly traded company announced Truth.

by: MSN

I'm a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car - will I regret this?

Key Points A Reddit user is wondering if he should spend $300K on a vehicle. He has $4.8 million and a paid off home, and he plans to keep working. Buying the car seems like the right move since it will make him happy without jeopardizing his

by: Reuters

Kremlin brushes off Trump tariff threat to BRICS, says no plan for common currency

The Kremlin on Friday brushed off a repeat threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on the BRICS grouping of countries if it created its own currency, saying there was no such plan.

by: MSN

Budget 2025: WATCH LIVE Streaming, FM Speech, presentation | Date, Time | When, where | Direct LINKS for non-stop and full coverage | FY 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table Union Budget FY 2025-26 on 1st February 2025, Saturday at around 11 am.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Mexico's Pemex, billionaire Slim renegotiate deepwater gas project

Mexican billionaire investor Carlos Slim's team and state energy company Pemex are discussing substantial changes to a deal to develop the country's first deepwater natural gas field, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

by: Reuters

Exxon beats Q4 estimates with higher Permian, Guyana output

Exxon Mobil on Friday beat Wall Street's estimate for fourth-quarter profit as higher oil and gas production offset lower oil prices and weaker refining margins.

by: MSN

Tax tip: Don't file until you get all necessary documents

Tax filing season is officially underway and taxpayers should be on the lookout for W-2 and 1099 forms, among other tax-related documents to ensure they have them before filing.

by: Reuters

Colombia's Grupo Argos more than triples profit in 2024

Colombia's Grupo Argos reported a 221% increase in net profit in 2024, rising to 2.53 trillion pesos ($609 million), the conglomerate announced in a statement on Thursday.
  • Sat, February 1, 2025

by: Oneindia

Budget 2025 Time: When And Where To Watch The Live Budget Speech Today

PM Modi expressed hopes for the budget, highlighting India's 2047 vision. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget today, February 1, at 11 AM. Key focus areas include infrastructure and tax relief.

by: IPPMEDIA

Bank affirms to support clean energy transition

by: RepublicWorld

Income Tax Slabs 2025-26 Budget 2025 Live Updates: Will Sitharaman Announce Relief For Middle Class?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Union budget 2025-26 is expected to place greater emphasis on the agriculture sector and may introduce tax reforms,

by: Indiatimes

Budget 2025: Next year, 10,000 seats will be added in medical colleges and hospitals, announces FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant investments in healthcare, with plans to add 10,000 medical seats next year and a tota

by: Reuters

Budget 2025 Highlights

India will focus on boosting the spending power of its middle class population, encouraging inclusive development and private investment to strengthen growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday,

by: NDTV

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech Was 77 Minutes Long. How It Compares To Her Previous Speeches

Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech, which came with a big bonanza for taxpayers, lasted for an hour and 17 minutes, shorter than the previous year's speech spanning 1 hour and 25 minutes.

by: Firstpost

Union Budget 2025: Big income tax relief, push to Make in India and other highlights

India's economic trajectory remains robust as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday. She emphasised on strong GDP growth, moderated inflation, and buoyant investment activity despite global uncertainties.

by: MSN

Union Budget 2025: Tax reforms announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman; key points

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new tax regime and significant reforms to ease compliance for the middle class and senior citizens. Key highlights include a nil tax slab up to Rs 12 lakh,

by: Reuters

India's benchmarks hold gains as finance minister starts budget speech

Indian shares held on to their early gains in a special session for the union budget on Saturday, with investors watching for consumption-boosting measures amid an economic slowdown due to high inflation and anemic wage growth.

by: NDTV

Budget 2025: Centre Announces Big Reforms For Ease Of Doing Business

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget, announcing reforms for the ease of doing business, MSMEs, and startups.

by: MSN

Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman educational qualification - Impressive journey from academics to politics

Nirmala Sitharaman earned her Master's in Economics, MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University and did her Bachelor's in Economics from Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy College, Tiruchirapalli

by: Reuters

French PM Bayrou's budget bill moves ahead as lawmakers strike deal on text

A panel of French lawmakers on Friday agreed on the final text of a much-delayed 2025 budget proposal, paving the way for the lower house passage of a bill that is key to restoring investor confidence and ensuring the government's survival.

by: MSN

Budget a pivotal opportunity to strengthen India's business and enterprise, say experts

With Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present her Budget, millions of small businesses in the country would be pinning their hopes on the FM to provide incentives and measures to kick-start sluggish growth.

Three Key Questions for Small-Business Owners in 2025

Ensure that bills are paid on time. This is equally important for outflows and revenue collection. Having a solid grasp on accounts receivable and accounts payable will set up your business for success. People are always at the heart of every business; staying on top of bills will improve relationships with vendors, employees and clients.
The article from Kiplinger outlines several critical questions that small business owners should consider in 2025 to navigate the evolving economic landscape effectively. Key points include assessing the impact of technological advancements like AI and automation on business operations, understanding the new tax laws and regulations that could affect financial planning, and evaluating the changing workforce dynamics, including remote work trends and labor shortages. It also discusses the importance of cybersecurity measures as digital threats increase, the potential for new market opportunities due to shifts in consumer behavior, and the need for sustainable business practices in response to growing environmental concerns. Additionally, the article touches on the significance of adapting to global economic changes, such as supply chain disruptions and international trade policies, and the necessity for small businesses to remain agile and innovative to thrive in this new environment.

Read the Full Kiplinger Article at:
https://www.kiplinger.com/business/key-questions-for-small-business-owners-in-2025