Sat, March 22, 2025

by: YourStory

SheSparks 2025 brings together women at the forefront of innovation, leadership, advocacy

At SheSparks 2025, an extraordinary lineup of changemakers took the stage to address the challenges and triumphs that define women's participation in technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and advocacy.

by: Fortune

Fired by Elon Musk's DOGE, then reinstated by a judge, thousands of federal workers are living in limbo

He had been worried for weeks that his job would be cut as part of the next round of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the federal workforce. The worker, who prefers to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, was constantly searching for updates on a Reddit forum for federal workers, and glued to a group chat with his coworkers.

by: Kiplinger

Kick the IRS to the Curb in Retirement

That 401(k) or traditional IRA you've filled with your hard-earned money could turn into a tax bomb. Before it blows, see if a Roth could help rescue you.

by: Metro

How you can invest and save your money more ethically

Now more than ever, you might feel it is time to ensure your money is contributing to the future you wish to see. Do you want to see us transition to a fossil fuel-free world? Do you want to see the clean energy revolution come to life?

by: Insider

Accenture CEO says DOGE's cost-cutting drive is hitting business, as worry spreads among staff

Accenture is one of 10 major consulting firms whose government contracts are being reviewed as Elon Musk and DOGE look to cut federal spending.

by: Kiplinger

Annuity Fees: Are You Paying Too Much?

Annuity fees include commissions, administrative costs, expense ratios and more. How much is too much and how do you know if you're overpaying?

by: Metro

Ethical investments: How your ISA can save our planet (and it won't even you cost you anything)

If Isas allow investors to lend out money tax-free, and Manuel has chosen to lend to Salad Money, a lender that helps those with poorer credit scores to take out cheaper loans and ensures they also check for benefits they may be eligible for.

by: Insider

Apple's AI promises are coming back to haunt it

A California law firm is pursuing a class action lawsuit against Apple, claiming it falsely advertised Apple Intelligence.

by: Moneycontrol

FOIR Calculation: Impact of FOIR on personal loan eligibility and tips to improve it

FOIR helps lenders assess your repayment capacity by measuring how much of your income goes toward fixed obligations. A lower FOIR increases your loan approval chances, while a higher FOIR may lead to rejection or higher interest rates.

by: PCMag

1min.AI Is Your Creative Sidekick and It's On Sale Now

This powerful AI tool can help you write, edit, and design in seconds for the cost for a lifetime coast of $80 (that's less than one month's subscription fee elsewhere).

by: WZZM13

Big Dance boosting West Michigan business, requiring more staff around the clock

Friday was busy from the lunch shift through closing, with many coming to watch the Michigan State game against Bryant University. Rosemeck said he's needed more staff on the lunch shift which is abnormal.
Fri, March 21, 2025

by: MarketWatch

Trump's plan to move student loans to the Small Business Association would be 'incredibly messy,' experts warn

The move, which is likely to face legal challenges, is part of the administration's plan to shut down the Department of Education.

by: People

Margo Price and Husband Jeremy Ivey 'Have Somehow Beaten All the Odds': 'We Made It'

Margo Price knows that she always has a partner she can rely on in her husband, Jeremy Ivey. The renowned musician, 41, tells PEOPLE that she and Ivey, 47, whom she married in 2008, have "somehow beaten all the odds" as a couple.

by: CNBC

Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why

The U.S. stock index briefly touched correction territory last week. Investors can take advantage of such selloffs by buying stocks at a discount, financial experts say. Investors should be mindful of their overall stock/bond allocations when doing so.

by: Yahoo

Area experts walk potential first-time home buyers through the process

Mar. 21—"Every one of us works for you. If you don't like what we are doing, you can fire us." — Juli Rasmussen, Country Financial MOSES LAKE — How to facilitate a first home purchase was the topic of a seminar in Tuesday.

by: Newsweek

Democrats Face Singular Question at Voter Town Halls: Where's the Fight?

At town halls across the country, constituents have confronted Democratic lawmakers with anger at what they see as a lack of organized opposition to the Trump agenda.

by: CCN

NatWest Is OpenAI's Third Major Banking Partner, Follows UK Bank Layoffs and Bank Closures

by: Variety

Vine Alternative's CEO James Moore on Village Roadshow's Bankruptcy, the Legal Fight With Warner Bros., and What's Next for the Company Behind "The Matrix' (EXCLUSIVE)

While the fate of Village Roadshow, the prominent producer and financier of films such as "The Matrix" and "Joker" which filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. earlier this week, is up in the air, Vine Alternative Investments,

by: MARCA

What does dismantling the Department of Education mean, and how does it impact student loans?

by: MoneyWeek

How to protect your pension from the chancellor's inheritance tax changes

Pension savings will form part of inheritance tax calculations from 2027 and many retirees are already taking steps to avoid charges now

by: WTOP

Fuddruckers makes its Chinatown return thanks to a local entrepreneur

Fuddruckers, the burger chain that almost went out of business during the pandemic, made its return to D.C.'s Chinatown this week.

by: Cryptopolitan

Maker RWA, BlackRock BUIDL, Ethena USDtb, and Ondo Finance TVL surpasses $4 billion

by: AOL

Wendy's CEO on thick-cut bacon, egg prices, and AI-powered drive-throughs for 2025

Just past his one-year mark as Wendy's ( WEN) CEO, Kirk Tanner is leaning on more than square burgers to add some sizzle to the 55-year-old restaurant chain's stock price.

by: Mint

Is pre-closing your personal loan a smart move? Pros and cons explained

Pre-closing a personal loan can save interest and improve credit scores, but it may involve pre-closure charges, liquidity issues, and opportunity costs. New RBI guidelines on floating-rate loan prepayment charges may offer relief going ahead.

by: Kiplinger

Is Your Cryptocurrency Safe? How to Shield Digital Assets

Creditors, hackers and frivolous lawsuit filers could be coming for your cryptocurrencies. These essential estate planning and asset protection strategies could help.

by: Fortune

Elaine Chao on the Trump Administration: 'What you all want is certainty and you're not going to get it'

Good morning. Get used to tariff chaos—and don't expect any resolution soon. At Fortune 's CEO Initiative dinner in New York this week, the general consensus among the leaders on stage and filling the room was that this trade war could last well beyond 2025. Here were some other topline takeaways from three speakers in attendance.

by: Forbes

Cocoa: Rising Prices, Trade Opportunities And The Future Of Chocolate

For now, traders can ride the wave of cocoa's bull market, but the long-term implications for consumers and the industry are far less sweet.

by: Reuters

Bain Capital to buy stake worth $508 million in India's Manappuram Finance

India's Manappuram Finance said on Thursday Bain Capital would invest 43.85 billion rupees ($508 million) to acquire an 18% stake in the gold loan provider at a time record prices of the precious metal has made its mortgaging appealing.

by: Insider

I'm a mom who feeds my family of 3 with $200 monthly and food bank hauls. Here are my top 2 tips for saving money on groceries.

Danielle Howard, 32, tells BI how she saves money on groceries with a $200 monthly budget and trips to her local food bank.

by: CoinTelegraph

Eric Trump joins Metaplanet's strategic board of advisers

Bitcoin-stacking firm Metaplanet has appointed US President Donald Trump's son Eric to its newly established strategic board of advisers to further Metaplanet's mission to become a "global leader in the Bitcoin economy.

by: Tuko

Time for Govt to Introduce Credit/debit Cards, Curb Excess Travel and Other Expenditures

Kenya loses millions of shillings through exaggerated claims, double payments, and outright ghost expenditures linked to per diems and travel allowances.

by: Moneycontrol

Gold price surges come and go, stick to a 10-15% allocation

It's important to maintain a consistent gold allocation and avoid getting carried away by high returns, which might tempt one to invest more than necessary

by: cnbctv18

Manappuram Finance shares have more upside in store? Analysts project after Bain Capital deal

It must be noted that shares of Manappuram Finance are in the Futures and Options (F&O) ban, which means no new positions can be created in the stock in today's trading session.
Thu, March 20, 2025

by: TipRanks

Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical Reports 2024 Financial Results and Dividend Proposal

Tianjin Development Holdings ( ($HK:0882) ) has shared an update. Tianjin Development Holdings Limited announced the audited financial results for

by: WSAW

Owners & employees react to Great Dane Pub and Brewing closing in Wausau

The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company has confirmed the Wausau location will close. Eliot Butler, President and co-founder issued a statement Thursday. It reads: It's with a heavy heart that The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company will be ending operations at our Wausau location.

by: Insider

Stock of the Day: Temu parent PDD falls 5% as revenue misses estimates and growth slows

The parent company behind Temu disappointed investors with revenue that missed estimates, as consumer activity in China remains sluggish.

by: Reuters

Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol.

by: Forbes

Trump's Presidency And Student Loans: Today's Education Department Announcement Explained

A Trump executive order is attempting to dismantle the Education Department and rolling back some student loan forgiveness.

by: Fortune

Mistral AI CEO denies IPO plans, touts renewed focus on open source to best deeper-pocketed competitors

Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch shuts down IPO rumors, reaffirming the startup's commitment to open-source AI as it scales up to compete with China's DeepSeek and global AI giants

by: MoneyWeek

Find tomorrow's Asian giants while they are still smaller companies

Surya Pertiwi (Jakarta: SPTO) is the leading distributor and manufacturer of sanitary ware in Indonesia, with more than 3,000 dealers in its network. It is the exclusive distributor in Indonesia for the Japanese brand TOTO. The company has a 65%-70% domestic market share in sanitary ware and a 40%-50% share in sanitary fittings.

by: MSNBC

Trump's FTC firings make clear where his real loyalties lie

The FTC has five members, three from the president's political party and two from the opposition. It's not as though the two jettisoned commissioners controlled the FTC — they represented the minority Democratic Party.

by: Investopedia

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Accenture, Gartner Stocks Pressured by Government Spending Cuts

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% on Thursday, March 20, 2025, reversing a portion of the previous day's uptick as investors further digested the Fed's latest rate announcement.

by: jacobin

Bernie Is Right: 60% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Bernie Sanders says it over and over again: 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. But Matt Darling of the Niskanen Center swears it's not true and Dylan Matthews of Vox calls it a damned lie. Even Matt Yglesias is apparently on the case,

by: GlobalData

UK asset finance new business grew by 2% in January 2025: FLA

Total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew in January 2025 by 2% compared with the same month in 2024, according to figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).

by: Week99er

The Future of Business: Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025

As the business landscape continues to evolve, a select group of entrepreneurs is leading the charge with bold ideas, disruptive innovations, and an unrelenting drive for success. These visionaries are not only shaping their respective industries but also redefining what it means to be a leader in the modern world.

by: Variety

Apple Is Losing Over $1 Billion per Year on Streaming Service, Has 45 Million Apple TV+ Subscribers (Report)

Apple TV+ is reportedly losing more than $1 billion per year as the company is spending $4.5 billion on content annually.

by: CNBC

The 10 most expensive places in the U.S. to start a new business, report finds

California and New York's high costs of living make them expensive for new business owners, according to a recent ranking from an online small business advisor.

by: Moneycontrol

Bain Capital-Manappuram Finance deal likely to be announced soon

Bain to acquire approximately 22 percent stake from VP Nandakumar, Manappuram Finance's founder and MD & CEO and come up with an open offer to increase stake to 42 percent

Is pre-closing your personal loan a smart move? Pros and cons explained

Pre-closing a personal loan can save interest and improve credit scores, but it may involve pre-closure charges, liquidity issues, and opportunity costs. New RBI guidelines on floating-rate loan prepayment charges may offer relief going ahead.

The article from MSN discusses the considerations of pre-closing a personal loan, detailing both the advantages and disadvantages. Pros include saving on interest payments since you stop the interest from accruing on the remaining loan amount, improving your credit score by reducing your debt-to-income ratio, and gaining financial freedom by eliminating monthly loan payments. However, cons involve potential prepayment penalties or fees which could offset some of the savings, the opportunity cost of using the money to pay off the loan instead of investing it elsewhere, and the loss of tax benefits if the loan was for a purpose that allowed for tax deductions. The article advises weighing these factors against one's financial situation, future income stability, and investment opportunities before deciding to pre-close a personal loan.

Read the Full Mint Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/is-pre-closing-your-personal-loan-a-smart-move-pros-and-cons-explained/ar-AA1BnEiQ