Kingstone Company: Reduction In Reinsurance Will Improve Margins

Personal Finance Published: Monday, August 3, 2026, 19:58 [IST] State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) is now running a limited period offer called Monsoon Dhamaka and has cut its home loan interest rate to 7% per annum, down from the earlier 7.1%. The bank announced the revised rate in a statement issued over the weekend, positioning…

Key Takeaways Some CDs offer rates above 4%. Financial institutions operating primarily online often pay attractive CD rates. Interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve influence CD rates. Interest rates for certificates of deposit have soared in recent years along with rates for savings accounts, mortgages and other financial products. But not all CDs are…

Key insight: Economists at large and regional banks shared their updated forecast for GDP growth and inflation, saying that their overall perspective is brighter than it was a year ago. What’s at stake: How long the U.S. economy can keep growing remains to be seen, given persistently high inflation. In response to higher prices, the…

Key Points Both the CAPE ratio and Buffett indicator suggest the S&P 500 is overvalued. Historically speaking, surging CAPE readings and Buffett indicators have preceded harsh downturns. While the market may be frothy, neither of these valuation tools offer a precise calendar date for a correction. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index…

The planning picture is more complex than a checklist The survey found that solo aging concerns rarely appear in isolation. Respondents selected an average of nearly five of the 11 planning areas presented, and 95.9% identified at least two concerns, according to the survey. Health, housing, finances, transportation, social connection, decision-making, and emergency preparation frequently…