Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Can trees fund your retirement? These 5 high-value varieties can turn a small plot into a long-term investmentHigh-value trees like teak and sandalwood are emerging as long-term agricultural assets. These trees offer potential income for retirement ...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
EPFO: Check EPF balance; download passbook, activate UAN & more; 5 EPF services available on Umang appThe EPFO has now made it possible for users to generate and activate their UAN directly via the UMANG app. This innovative approach incorpo...
05 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Will you get EPF interest till 58 years of age if you leave job at 40? EPFO explainsEven if you've left your job, your EPF interest keeps accumulating until you turn 58. However, if you don’t contribute for three years, you...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a breakExperiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
₹79 lakh more at retirement? How a small monthly VPF contribution can boost your retirement corpusVoluntary Provident Fund offers a stable retirement savings avenue for salaried employees. Additional VPF contributions can significantly g...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Employee showed Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest in ITR by mistake, got income tax notice: He fought and got full relief in ITAT MumbaiIncome Tax Dept sent tax notice for Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest which employee never received but erroneously shown in ITR as received; he fig...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
EPF vs NPS: Rs 10,000/monthly investment in each; where you may get a higher retirement corpus?The National Pension System (NPS) and the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) both serve unique purposes for retirement planning. The ultimate fi...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
EPFO services you can still avail on its portal: Tracking application status, filing death claim, UAN allotment and moreThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has revamped its services for members, allowing UAN activation solely through the UMANG app, uti...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
EPF scheme launches EEC 2026: If you missed EPF enrolment, find out whether you can enrol before the October 31 deadlineSalaried employees who want to opt for EPF scheme but could not due to issue with employer can now do so by October 31, 2026 if these condi...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Lionel Messi retirement: How Argentina’s most painful era became his greatest legacyLionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year journey with Argentina. He leaves as the nation's record appearance-ma...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
EPF calculator: Basic pay Rs 50,000? In how many years can you build Rs 2.23 crore retirement corpus?The Employees Provident Fund serves as a robust mechanism for building long-term savings through consistent contributions and the magic of ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
EPFO credits August pensions early to 4,40,901 pensioners in Keralam Zone amidst Onam celebrationsThe Employees' Pension Fund Organisation credited August pensions early for 4,40,901 pensioners. This advance disbursement occurred on Augu...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Americans are slightly less afraid of retirement as inflation cools, but the biggest fears about Social Security, healthcare and savings have barely moved, a new metric revealsThe latest data indicates a minor easing of retirement fears across the US in August, attributed mostly to fleeting worries over inflation ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
EPFO urges establishments to enrol eligible workers under EEC 2026Establishments can now enrol previously uncovered employees under EPF. This Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 offers a one-time opportunit...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST