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Apr 02, 2021 11:34 AM ISTMany investors invest entire lumpsum in PPF between April 1-4 because of the way interest is calculated. But a closer look at this strategy reveals it does not make much difference.
Apr 01, 2021 09:54 AM IST From the new tax rates on your Employees’ Provident Fund to relief to senior citizens over 75 years of age from filing income-tax returns, here are all the money changes and rules effected April 1.
Mar 11, 2021 11:16 AM IST The Budget has made interest on PF contributions beyond Rs 2.5 lakh taxable. If the rule is made applicable to the defence forces as well, here are other avenues to invest
Feb 25, 2021 09:20 AM IST While ELSS funds deliver better returns over the long term, PPF investments have a tax advantage
Dec 08, 2020 09:50 AM IST If you do not require the entire PPF account balance in one go, it’s best to extend it
Oct 22, 2020 10:10 AM IST Investors don’t like volatility. They want guaranteed returns
Oct 01, 2020 10:27 AM IST This was notified by the Finance Ministry on September 30
Aug 04, 2020 10:03 AM IST PPF allows to make partial withdrawals from the fund before completion of 15 years, but it has a maturity period of 15 years.
Jul 02, 2020 09:32 AM IST No rate cut for July-September quarter after a massive 70-140 bps reduction in March
Jul 01, 2020 10:59 PM IST Among the small savings schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Account will fetch the highest interest rate at 7.6 percent
Jun 10, 2020 12:17 PM IST Here are the things PPF deposit holders can do before June 30
May 15, 2020 10:09 AM IST Investing in your children’s names is a tax-efficient option
Apr 30, 2020 10:58 AM IST Having a tax-free status and being practically risk-free, the PPF continues to be a wonderful debt product
Apr 22, 2020 09:13 AM IST The infrastructure and service standards at many post offices are not up to the mark
Apr 21, 2020 09:05 AM IST Small savings have thrived because they offer safety and higher returns
Apr 06, 2020 09:01 AM IST Investors should only expect inflation plus 1.5 percent points return from their fixed income investments
Apr 03, 2020 10:50 AM IST Lowering of postal deposit rates should have been done in a gradual manner to soften the adverse impact on fixed-income earners and senior citizens
Apr 02, 2020 09:51 AM IST While the rate cut is steep, you can continue investing in these instruments for various goals based on your asset allocation
Mar 11, 2020 09:35 AM IST Economic compulsions demand that the PF custodian explores ways to maximise returns on investment
Feb 21, 2020 12:28 PM IST NPS was implemented for government employees & later extended for the general public.
Jan 14, 2020 09:01 AM IST Depending on your goals and risk appetite, make a suitable investment choice
Jan 13, 2020 11:52 AM IST PPF has long been a popular savings and investment scheme among the masses for accomplishing goals such as children’s higher education, marriage, and even retirement.
Dec 31, 2019 08:58 PM IST The interest rate for the five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been retained at 8.6 per cent. The interest on the senior citizens' scheme is paid quarterly.
Dec 30, 2019 09:54 AM IST Since both VPF (as part of EPF) and PPF have long-term maturity periods, these are best-suited to act as retirement planning tools
Dec 20, 2019 11:08 AM IST A subscriber will not have to forgo the amount invested even if other assets are repossessed by lenders or have to be liquidated to pay off dues
