India’s tax framework has shifted. If retirement is close, the choice between the old and new regimes can materially change how much you keep and how long your savings last.
Household inflation and lifestyle costs such as healthcare and housing are far higher In India than what the 25x retirement calculation assumes. Moneycontrol does the maths for you, read on
Many investors set up an SWP with a sensible number and a sensible fund, and still end up short. The problem usually isn’t that the SWP was reckless. It’s that the plan around it was too rigid.
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The three-bucket idea sounds neat in theory. The real challenge is translating it into Indian accounts, funds and tax rules without creating a complicated mess you won’t maintain.
A comfortable retirement is less about a single “magic number” and more about whether your future cash flow can survive inflation, healthcare shocks and a longer life than you’re planning for.
Retirement diversification is not about owning more products, it is about matching each rupee to a time-horizon and a job
A realistic retirement plan focuses less on the headline size of your savings and more on how you convert that money into steady, usable income through your post-work years.
Why today's workers must pay attention to the pension and gratuity battles already reshaping retirement for millions of Indians.
A simple guide to how a systematic withdrawal plan can create reliable monthly income, protect your corpus and help you avoid running out of money too early.
A reality check using 2024–25 data on EPF returns, inflation and medical costs, and why adding PPF, NPS and voluntary investments is now critical for retirement security.
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A systematic withdrawal plan can turn your investments into a predictable monthly payout, but it works well only when you understand the risks and set it up thoughtfully.
A systematic withdrawal plan can turn your mutual fund savings into a monthly income stream, but it works only when withdrawals are paced carefully and the portfolio is managed sensibly.
A reliable retirement income strategy balances stability, flexibility and tax efficiency. Understanding how annuities and systematic withdrawal plans differ can help you build an income stream that supports your lifestyle without unnecessary risk.
Before you decide to let your EPF balance sit after retirement, know how it affects your interest, taxation, and withdrawal rules.
A quick, no-jargon check to see if your monthly saving, investing, and debt choices will actually fund the life you want after work.
Several factors decide how much monthly pension your retirement corpus can generate.
A predictable, low-cost and tax-efficient way to build long-term wealth.
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In a recent clarification, the DoPPW explained the significance of the last working day for a government employee in determining pension entitlement.
EPFO will bear the cost of issuing Digital Life Certificate entirely, making the service free for their pensioners
One simple idea: build a career engine that pays you beyond 60, so money never becomes your boss.
These funds promise a mix of growth and safety, but do they fit your retirement goals?