Tag: Financial literacy
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‘I want to inspire others with my work’
In this interview, a 16-year-old social entrepreneur, Satyam Mehta, talks about his multiple ventures, aspirations and more
August 31, 2021 -
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy programmes should avoid the one-size-fits-all approach and must target different segments differently. Programmes focused on just imparting knowledge will never yield the desired results unless backed by a suitable product and its usage support.
August 23, 2021 -
Soldiers of finance
Financial literacy has now acquired nuance with the onset of digital financial services (DFS), considered the most powerful tool for financial inclusion. Offering basic financial services through mobile phones, point-of-sale devices, and networks of small-scale agents, DFS have the potential to reach more people, at a lower cost, with greater convenience than traditional brick and mortar banking services
October 19, 2020 -
Himachal residents lacking in financial literacy
Financial literacy of HP is 16 per cent against the national average of 24 per cent.
June 6, 2018 -
Microfinance institution launches ‘financial literacy app’
Microfinance body Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), on Tuesday launched an android-based application called ‘financial literacy’ for microfinance customers in India. The financial literacy app will be available in multiple languages including Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and English. “Micro credit has contributed in improving microfinance beneficiaries’, especially women’s, financial and social status, it is also crucial that …
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April 25, 2017 -
Understanding money reduces anxiety about old age
People who have better understanding of finance are less likely to be worried about the later stages of their life, a new study has found. It seems financial literacy – the ability to understand how money works, enables people to accumulate more assets and income during their lifetime, and so increases confidence for the years …
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April 17, 2017 -
Financial literacy can reduce anxiety about old age: Study
People who possess a greater understanding of finance tend to accumulate more assets and income during their lifetime, and therefore they are less likely to fret about life in their twilight years, suggests new research. Financial literacy increases our awareness about financial products, builds a capacity to compare all available financial options, and changes our …
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April 17, 2017 -
Sebi to enlist resource persons to spread financial literacy
Markets regulator Sebi has decided to empanel 'resource persons' to help spread financial literacy in select districts. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will empanel financial education resource persons (RPs) on part-time basis for various districts in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The individuals will be part …
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February 19, 2017 -
Sebi to enlist resource persons to spread financial literacy
Markets regulator Sebi has decided to empanel 'resource persons' to help spread financial literacy in select districts. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will empanel financial education resource persons (RPs) on part-time basis for various districts in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The individuals will be part …
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February 19, 2017