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Building societies have long built their reputation on relationships that encourage loyalty from their members, and I’ve sat in enough boardrooms to know how seriously they take their wider purpose. Societies know their members, understand their circumstances, and have kept close to them – sustaining a high-street presence long after many banks pulled back. It’s…

Indian Students Shift to Europe as Costs and Visa Rules Tighten in US Indian Students Increasingly Choose Europe Over the US for Higher Education By Praveen Paramasivam, Sai Ishwarbharath B and Charlotte Van Campenhout CHENNAI/BENGALURU/AMSTERDAM, July 20 (Reuters) – A. Shrinikheathan is breaking from his family’s tradition of studying in the United States, opting instead…

Nearly 40% of homeowners in the U.S. have no mortgage, owning their properties “free and clear.” That amounted to nearly 35 million owner-occupied properties as of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 tally. Of those, about 54% — or nearly 19 million homes — are owned by consumers age 65 or older. At some point, experts…

Key Points If you’re beginning or adding to a portfolio, focus on three things: diversification, long-term growth, and minimal fees. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) serves as the core of a portfolio. The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) round things out with higher growth potential. 10…