The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

28 year old Sharan would fit check a lot of boxes on the stereotypical millennial checklist. A penchant for eating out from quality food joints, a habit of catching his favorite matches from the neighbourhood sports pub, and a strong desire to flaunt the latest smartphone or take quarterly vacations – Sharan clearly loves to …

By: Kuldeep Gupta About the Author: Kuldeep Gupta is Head of Human Resources at Porteck Corporation, an IIM Lucknow alumni & a master trainer having more than 18 years of experience managing human capital. About the Author: Kuldeep Gupta is Head of Human Resources at Porteck Corporation, an IIM Lucknow alumni & a master trainer …

Artificial Intelligence has gone from being depicted as a primary character in sci-fi movies, to being a buzzword for quite a while, and finally actually penetrating today’s professional workspaces. It has brought with it a risk of unemployment for 38% of the US workforce (35% in Germany and 30% in the UK) according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. …

At some point in a managerial role, we may wonder if our team is indeed adequately focused to deliver efficient results. A well coordinated team results in faster and more productive output, to the advantage of both the company and the employees. But often the case is such that employees lose touch with this part …

A financial portfolio is a comprehensive collection of assets – stocks, bonds, liabilities, cash equivalents etc. Of course, it’s likely to consist of non publicly tradable securities as well, like art or real estate. A financial portfolio is usually held directly by investors, but can be managed by financial managers, or accountants.  Building a stable, …

Knowing what is credit risk and how it differs from credit score is important. After all, lenders decide whether or not to approve your loan application based on your creditworthiness. To know more about what credit risk assessment and credit score are and how they differ from each other, read on. What Do You Mean …

With skyrocketing costs, higher education is beginning to seem like a far-fetched dream for many aspiring students. Even if, for a moment, we put studying abroad aside, securing admission in leading educational institutions within our home country itself has become very expensive. Due to these cost challenges, students find themselves struggling to pay for their …

India is changing, along with evolving mindsets, practices, and habits. For example, today, taking a loan is no longer a taboo. Young Indians take a loan for a variety of purposes— such as studying overseas, financing holidays, renovating their homes, buying a car, and also for their weddings! To fulfil this growing demand, many organizations …

Christmas is nearly upon us as we all scramble to make the full of our winter holidays. Sometimes, our finances can play spoilsport and deflate some of our plans. Of course, it is frustrating seeing your plans crumble down in the most exciting month of the year. What is a holiday if you cannot truly …

The Human Resource department plays a very crucial role as a manager, mediator and recruiter, among other job functions. The rapid pace with which the corporate future and business laws are changing it is natural for the HR to adapt and evolve as well. Globally, leaders are constantly sharpening to keep the competitive edge and …