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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...- 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...
- Rs 30,000 monthly SIP across 10 funds. Why this investor’s mutual fund portfolio may need a resetA 36-year-old investor's Rs 30,000 monthly SIP portfolio requires adjustments for financial goals. The expert highlights an inadequate reti...
- Rs 1 crore at 27, but burnt out from office pressure: Gen Z employee shares his early retirement plan. ‘I’m tired’A 27-year-old software engineer has sparked a debate after revealing that he has built a net worth of Rs 1 crore but is already considering...
- From gold and LIC policy to SIPs and crypto: How investment habits changed from Boomers to Millennials to Gen ZModern Indians are redefining investment strategies; rather than saving first, the youth now prioritise their financial goals before choosi...
- Women may be better investors than men. So why do they retire with less wealth? CA Nitin Kaushik explainsCA Nitin Kaushik highlighted the paradox that women may invest more wisely than men yet retire with less wealth. He attributed this to lowe...
- Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
- EPS pension hike: Will minimum pension rise from Rs 1,000 to Rs 7,500?Minimum EPS pension: Pensioners are advocating for a boost in the minimum EPS pension. The government reassured them that existing pensions...
- Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
- Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
- Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
- EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
- Rs 9,330 crore lying in the inoperative EPF accounts; is your account also one of them; here's how to claim fundAs much as Rs 9,330.56 crore lies in inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts. This unclaimed amount is as of March 31, 2026, accordin...
- New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
- GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds w...
- Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
- EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will workThe government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers ...
- EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
- Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
- EPF interest credit by July 15, 2026: How to check if 8.25% interest has been credited to your PF accountEmployees’ Provident Fund interest for FY 2025-26 will be credited by July 15, 2026. Subscribers will receive an 8.25% interest rate on the...
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