You can never be rich in Bangalore? Why even Rs 50-70 lakh salary leaves little money to build wealth; techie explains the mathA techie’s claim that even a Rs 50-70 lakh salary may not be enough to become rich in Bangalore has sparked debate online. Anmol Agarwal br...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
EPFO claim delays, expert & IT staff shortage flagged by officers’ body; seeks govt interventionEPFO officers have raised concerns over the backlog of auto claims that have been pending for over twenty days. The newly introduced IT sys...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
67% higher EPS pension? How Rs 25,000 EPF wage ceiling could increase your monthly payoutEPF wage ceiling: The Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling may increase to Rs 25,000. This change will bring more employees under the EPF ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
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 ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
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...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
EPF calculator: How much PF corpus can you generate with Rs 25,000 basic pay and 30 years of service?An Employees Provident Fund subscriber could accumulate over Rs 1.12 crore in 30 years. This significant corpus is projected with a Rs 25,0...
25 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
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...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
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...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
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...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
No debt, Rs 5.67 crore net worth at 33. His biggest goal wasn't a luxury car but to retire. Bengaluru CA says it is not about lazinessBengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel shared a Reddit post by a 33-year-old with a net worth of Rs 5.67 crore, no debt, and a desire to retire ear...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
EPF withdrawal rules explained: How many times can you withdraw PF for illness, marriage, education, home purchase and special circumstances?Latest EPF withdrawal rules: EPFO subscribers can withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education. Withdrawals for marriage an...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should knowIndia's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST