Financial Planning News 14 December 2025

Premium Bonds January 2026 draw date is set — here’s when NS&I results drop and why savers are rethinking

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 05:36 ET National Savings & Investments will publish the next Premium Bonds draw results on Jan. 3, after the draw is held on Jan. 2, the state-backed savings provider said on its prize checker. In

31 December 2025

Financial Planning·Investment News

PAN-Aadhaar deadline hits Dec. 31: What to do now to avoid an “inoperative” PAN

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 00:58 ET India’s Income Tax Department is pressing taxpayers to complete the mandatory linking of Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards with Aadhaar identity numbers before a Dec. 31 deadline, warning that an unlinked PAN can

30 December 2025

Financial Planning·Taxation

Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:30 ET — Market closed Fitell Corp shares ended Friday’s session up 7.34% at $0.7299. The stock was last quoted at $0.9307 in after-hours trading, according to StockAnalysis.com data. StockAnalysis The move put a spotlight

29 December 2025

Corporate News·Dividends·Financial Planning·Investment Strategies·Stock Market

Premium Bonds vs Savings Accounts in 2026: When NS&I Premium Bonds Make Sense — and When They Don’t

Premium Bonds have long been one of Britain’s most beloved ways to save: no risk to your capital, a monthly “thrill” of a prize draw, and the chance—however remote—of a £1 million jackpot. But after a series of prize-rate reductions

27 December 2025

Financial Planning·Investments·Personal Finance

Allstate Homeowners Insurance Rate Hike in Illinois: What the 2026 Increase Means After State Farm’s 27% Jump

CHICAGO — Illinois homeowners are heading into 2026 with another major cost increase on the horizon: Allstate has filed to raise homeowners insurance rates statewide, following State Farm’s headline-making hike earlier this year. The back-to-back moves are intensifying a political

27 December 2025

Financial Planning

January 2026 Pension Payment Dates: Why Some Retirees Will See “Late” Transfers in France—While Guinea’s CNSS Paid Early

As 2025 turns into 2026, pension payment timing is becoming a major talking point—especially for retirees planning budgets right after the holiday season. In France, New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026) is a public holiday, and several pension funds

26 December 2025

Financial Planning

PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline 2025: December 31 Cutoff, ITR Revision Window, NPS Scheme A Switch—Your Year‑End Action Guide (Updated Dec 25)

New Delhi | December 25, 2025 — India’s year-end compliance calendar has turned into a high-stakes checklist for taxpayers and retirement savers. With just days left in 2025, three separate threads are converging: the PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline of December 31,

25 December 2025

Financial Planning

Christmas Bank Holiday 2025 in India: Are Banks Open on December 24 and Closed on December 25? RBI State-wise List, Closures, and What to Do

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 — With Christmas week underway, many customers across India are double-checking branch timings after seeing mixed messages on social media, neighbourhood notices, and WhatsApp forwards. The key point: bank holidays in India are not

25 December 2025

Christmas·Financial Planning·RBI Updates

EPFO 3.0 Update 2025: New PF Withdrawal Rules After Job Loss, 36‑Month Pension Wait, Passbook Lite, and Key Changes EPF Members Must Know

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 A wave of year-end updates on December 24 put the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) back in the spotlight—this time for reforms that directly change how and when salaried Indians can access their Provident

25 December 2025

Financial Planning

How to Start Investing in the U.S. Stock Market in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Beginner Guide (Accounts, ETFs, Taxes, and Today’s Market News)

The U.S. stock market is ending 2025 on a headline-making note: the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again on December 10, lowering the federal funds target range to 3.5%–3.75%, and U.S. stocks jumped on the news. Federal Reserve+2Reuters+2 If you’re

14 December 2025

ETFs·Financial Planning·Investing·Stock Market

How to Invest in Crypto in 2025: A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, and Safer Storage

Bitcoin’s 2025 ride has been a reminder that “mainstream” doesn’t mean “stable.” Prices have swung sharply this year—Euronews noted Bitcoin’s October high around $125,000 and early‑December moves around the mid‑$80,000s to low‑$90,000s—while Ethereum and other major tokens have also faced

14 December 2025

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·Ethereum·Financial Planning·Investing

Indian Oil (IOC) Declares ₹5 Interim Dividend for FY26: Record Date Dec 18, Payment by Jan 11 — Key Details, Eligibility, and TDS Rules

Meta description: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC/IOCL) has approved an interim dividend of ₹5 per share for FY26. Here’s the record date, payment timeline, eligibility rules, and what the company said about TDS. New Delhi | Updated: December 14, 2025 —

14 December 2025

Dividends·Financial Planning·Investment News·Stock Market

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