Despite rate cut EPF, VPF 8.1% return still best in tax free: Here's how much you can investEmployees typically go for statutory contribution of 12% of basic pay towards EPF, which is matched by employer contribution. However, empl...
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...
Retirement planning: How EPF, NPS can help you get government-like pensionOne of the common miscalculations which most people do while saving for retirement is the ability of the corpus to compensate for the infla...
5 financial tasks to finish in AprilThe tax planning season is still far away, so few people have tax savings on their mind right now. But experts say you should start your ta...
High taxpayers can choose Nippon India Nivesh Lakshaya for their VPF allocationSalaried investors in the highest tax bracket looking for an alternative to Voluntary Provident Fund could consider Nippon India Mutual Fun...
Tax on PF interest: Should you stop investing in VPF? How bank FDs, RBI bonds, NPS compareMany contributors to VPF are now exploring other options that can give them higher returns. Almost 74% of respondents to our survey say the...
Tax on PF interest will change the way we invest in it: How the Budget hits your PFThis is not the first time the government has proposed to tax Provident Fund money. A significant number of salaried employees use the Volu...
Will tax on PF interest also cover contribution to PPF account?On the plain reading of the budget documents, it appears that tax will apply to the interest earned on contributions made to Employees' Pro...
B Negative: Two tax-free options go poofThe tax on PF interest comes after the last budget had capped the tax exemption on employers’ contribution to PF, NPS and superannuation fu...
Retirement planning: How to maximise returns from EPF, NPS investmentsIn the dynamic retirement landscape, EPF and NPS are critical pillars of your retirement planning.
Here's a quick comparison of interest rates on tax-saving debt investmentsBut before you get down to choosing a tax saving investment you should probably first calculate how much you need to invest to save tax.
8 money moves to make at the start of new financial yearThe start of the new financial year is a good time to take stock of your finances.
8 financial tasks you should do in the next 30 daysFrom booking profits for the current FY to making tax-related investments, the list covers the important financial tasks you need to get do...
Why government is unlikely to cut PPF interest rate sharplyInterest rates on small savings schemes are due for recalibration next week, but analysts believe the government might avoid making steep c...
Should an employee opt for a VPF as returns on other fixed-income instruments fall?These days, when interest rates in general are on their way down while the rate on EPF is still towering high, employees may consider incre...
Six tasks for making the best out of this financial yearThe craziness of March may be over, but investors and taxpayers still have a few more financial tasks to complete to put your finances on a...
6 tasks to do at the start of FY2016-17The craziness of March may be over, but investors and taxpayers still have a few more financial tasks to complete.