FD rate falling: Seniors can still earn 8.2% interest with this post office schemeThe Senior Citizen Savings Scheme is risk-free and offers higher interest income and tax benefits under 80C, making it suitable especially ...
16 Jul, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
SCSS vs Senior Citizen Bank FDs: Which offers the highest interest rate?The government-backed Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and bank-offered Senior Citizen Fixed Deposits are two popular investment option...
14 May, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
Now HDFC Bank is also offering SCSS accounts with 8.2% interest: Check documents required, eligibilityHDFC Bank has begun accepting deposits under the Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme, offering an attractive 8.2% interest rate. This governmen...
19 Mar, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
I am 57 years old and have property worth Rs 5.35 crore. Should I shift investment to MFs for easier access to funds?Should I liquidate my real estate investments and invest in mutual funds? Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect ...
12 Mar, 2025, 01.51 PM IST
Senior citizen FDs vs Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Check which one offers higher interest rate for senior citizensBank fixed deposits (FDs) and the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) are popular investment options for senior citizens seeking risk-free...
20 Feb, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
Senior Citizen Savings scheme latest interest rate: What is the SCSS interest rate for the April- June 2024 quarter?Senior Citizen Savings scheme interest rate: Note that if an account is formed in violation of the SCSS Rules, the account will be terminat...
18 Mar, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Senior citizen savings scheme: What is the SCSS interest rate for the January-March 2024 quarter?The government-backed Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is available for those over the age of 60, or 55. The government fixes the inter...
08 Jan, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
To whom do the new Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), PPF rules apply? Govt clarifiesThe Department of Posts came out with an detailed notification about senior citizen savings scheme (SCSS) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) f...
04 Dec, 2023, 10.21 AM IST
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) rule change: Multiple extensions available; when to opt for it, when to avoidSCSS new rule: A Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) pays quarterly interest to the depositors during its tenure of five years. On maturit...
25 Nov, 2023, 12.15 PM IST
Small savings schemes: How to open Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, POMIS, SCSS accounts onlineThe Department of Posts (DoP) has introduced opening of Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) Account, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) Account ...
30 Oct, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Was Senior Citizens Savings Scheme interest rate hiked for Oct-Dec quarter? Check latest SCSS rateThe government has raised the interest rates on certain small savings schemes and post office schemes for the fiscal quarter ending Decembe...
03 Oct, 2023, 04.22 PM IST
Three changes in post office schemes from April 1, 2023Here are the changes if you are an individual who has invested in the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) or the Post Office Monthly Incom...
27 Mar, 2023, 04.36 PM IST
Payment of maturity, premature closure amount of small savings schemeSmall savings programme account holders will receive payments for account maturities, closures, and premature payments into their bank acco...
17 Dec, 2022, 01.59 PM IST
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) saves tax, beats bank FDs: Here's all you need to know about itBacked by the government, the scheme offers capital protection, along with quarterly interest payment as a source of income. Senior citizen...
18 Feb, 2022, 12.26 PM IST
SBI vs HDFC Bank Vs ICICI Bank: Interest rates of special senior citizen FDsThese FD schemes were launched by banks to provide higher interest rates to senior citizens amid the falling interest rate scenario as thes...
09 Dec, 2021, 04.12 PM IST
Two investment options offering more than 7% for senior citizensFor senior citizen investors, safety and returns play an important role while choosing an investment product. For that, they can consider t...
04 Jun, 2020, 09.32 AM IST
Banks continue mis-selling financial products: Here's what you must know to protect yourselfAlthough mis-selling has reduced, ET Wealth went undercover and found out that commission-conscience bank executives continue to mis-sell f...
21 Nov, 2018, 01.01 PM IST