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EQUITIES VS EPF
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...
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...
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...
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
Want regular and reliable income in retirement? Here’s how G-Secs can help youGovernment Securities (G-Secs) offer retirees a safe, predictable income, but a G-Sec-heavy strategy alone can be eroded by inflation. Expe...
In your 20s, 40s, or 60s? How EPF, SIP or SCSS works out at different life stages
MFs vs EPF vs FDs: How the 10-5-3 rule sets real return expectations
Rs 1 crore shortfall in retirement corpus if you misjudge inflation by 1%: things to watch out forInflation quietly eats away at your retirement savings. What costs ₹50,000 monthly today could demand over ₹2 lakh in 30 years. Learn how t...
5 retirement planning blunders that could turn a comfortable retirement into a financial struggleMost Indians either start retirement planning too late or don't plan at all, hoping an abstract retirement corpus will be enough. But once ...
EPFO to make Rs 17,000 crore profit if allowed to redeem these 2 ETFsEPFO plans to redeem CPSE and Bharat 22 ETF investments in FY26, potentially generating Rs 17,237 crore gains, while extending other ETF te...
Can 8.25% EPF return match 16% equity return? CA explains unique situations how it canA chartered accountant illustrates scenarios where EPF's 8.25% return can match 16% equity returns over five years, highlighting EPF tax ad...
How to choose right tax-saving investment options to save income taxTax savings for FY 2023-24: The deadline to complete the tax saving exercise for current financial year 2023-24 is March 31, 2024. However,...
6 income tax saving ways for investors to optimise returns in NPS schemeNPS is a voluntary low-cost investment plan designed to enable people to plan for their retirement. One can invest in this scheme through s...
Five tax saving investment options to get tax free returnsThe last date for completing tax saving is approaching soon. If you still have not completed the tax saving exercise, then ensure that you ...
Seven tax-saving investments for the risk averseHere are seven fixed-income, tax-saving avenues for someone who does not want to take much risk with their investment and want just assured...
Investments under section 80C to save taxMost people invest in life insurance policies, PPF, ELSS in order to avail this deduction, but there are other options too worth considerin...
Double benefit: Here are 6 tax saving investments with tax-exempt returnsHere are 6 tax savers that will not only help you save tax but also help you earn tax-free income, subject to certain conditions. Do note t...
Portion of EPF corpus is invested in equities: Is your EPF money safe?EPFO started to invest 5% of fresh inflows in index ETFs from August 2015. This was raised to 10% in 2017 and later to 15% in 2018. EPFO’s ...
Tax reliefs individuals are hoping for from Budget 2019: ViewWhile the government needs to balance growth and revenue, here is a look at some of the key tax-related expectations from the upcoming budg...
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