PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Rs 2.46 lakh yearly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest incomeThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a high 8.2% interest rate for the April-June 2026 quarter, with a five-year tenure extenda...
16 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Latest Senior Citizen Savings Scheme interest rate: What is the post office SCSS rate for April- June 2025 quarter?The SCSS offers a secure investment option for senior citizens with a fixed income and tax benefits. The interest rates for small savings s...
02 Apr, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
Income tax savings via post office schemes: 5 small savings options that save tax under Section 80CPost Office Savings Schemes are secure investment options in India, offering tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The foll...
05 Mar, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: How to save TDS on SCSS interest incomeSenior Citizen Savings Scheme: TDS is deducted when the interest on SCSS exceeds Rs 50,000 in a financial year. This TDS is deducted from t...
28 Sep, 2024, 01.07 PM IST
Earn up to 9.50% interest rate: Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS) vs FD; interest rates, tax benefits, deposit limit comparedSCSS vs. FD: Here, we have compared the interest rates offered by the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) and bank fixed deposit rates wi...
02 May, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
Income tax saving ideas: With 8.2% interest, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a better bet to save tax than tax-saver FDsTax saving for FY 23-24: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme vs tax-saving fixed deposits: Fixed deposits (FDs) have long been a popular choice f...
16 Mar, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers 8.2% interest rate; All you need to know about tax benefits, investment limit & moreSenior Citizen Savings Scheme features: The government fixes the interest rate on SCSS every quarter. The government has not hiked the inte...
19 Jan, 2024, 12.44 PM 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
What are the rules of TDS deduction in Senior Citizens’ Savings SchemeThe Government of India has amended Section 194A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and as a result, the total interest income payable in a Finan...
12 Jun, 2023, 03.38 PM IST
Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme: Disadvantages of SCSS you should know before investingAssured income, protection of capital and regular payouts is what makes it attractive. The Senior Citizens' Saving Scheme (SCSS) also provi...
19 May, 2023, 01.28 PM IST
Invest up to Rs 30 lakh in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme from Apr 1, 2023: What is SCSS, tax benefits, withdrawals, interest rateSeniors can invest up to Rs 30 lakh in the post office's Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) beginning April 1, 2023, as proposed by Finan...
22 Mar, 2023, 01.06 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
How to open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme accountIndividuals over 60 can open an SCSS account. Further, a person who is 55 years old and has taken voluntary retirement can invest in such a...
15 Oct, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
Plus and minus points of Senior Citizens’ Savings SchemeSCSS offers tax benefits under Sec 80C and allows premature withdrawals. However, there are a few problems that need to be fixed.
31 Aug, 2015, 08.24 AM IST