Secure Your Future: Annuity Planning for Financial Stability
Mini Balakrishnan
Your work life may be stressful due to various duties and a demanding schedule. Those who have worked hard all their lives often look forward to retirement so that they may finally kick back and relax. Yet one significant component that goes missing in retirement is the monthly paycheck that you have been receiving throughout […]
Top Income Tax Saving Investment Options
Mini Balakrishnan
If you want to reduce your tax liability while achieving your financial goals, there are various investment options available to help you. Some of the most popular investment options for enhancing tax savings include: Employee Provident Fund (EPF) EPF is a retirement scheme that allows employees to contribute a part of their salary towards the […]
Choosing the Best Pension Plan: A Complete Guide
Mini Balakrishnan
Almost everyone will have to eventually leave working actively due to age or disability, also known as retirement. Having substantial retirement savings and monthly income from a pension is essential for a comfortable retirement. Hence, every hard-working adult should make retirement preparation a top priority. If you choose to disregard it, you may come to […]
How To Calculate Pension Contribution In EPF
Mini Balakrishnan
The calculation of pension contribution in the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme is based on the salary and years of service of the employee. The EPF scheme is a social security scheme that is mandatory for all employees earning a monthly salary of up to Rs. 15,000. Both the employee and the employer contribute a […]
Is Public Provident Fund (PPF) A Good Investment ?
Mini Balakrishnan
Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the long-term investment options available in India. It is a government-backed savings scheme offering a fixed interest rate and tax benefits. The PPF scheme was introduced by the Government of India in 1968 to promote savings and investment among individuals. The Ministry of Finance administers the scheme and […]
Guide to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Benefits and Eligibility
Mini Balakrishnan
On January 22, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana program at Panipat, Haryana. The program seeks to improve the lives of girls throughout the country by ending practices such as sex assignment and discrimination based on gender, as well as by ensuring their safety and encouraging their increased engagement in society […]
What Is ELSS And How To Invest In It?
Mini Balakrishnan
ELSS is an equity-linked savings scheme. It is a type of mutual fund investment scheme that offers tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in India. ELSS funds invest primarily in equities, or stocks of companies, and have a lock-in period of three years. Is investing in ELSS funds risky? ELSS investments […]
How to Avoid Tax on Savings Account Interest?
Mini Balakrishnan
To avoid tax on savings account interest in India, there are a few options available. One is to utilize the Section 80TTA deduction, which allows individuals to claim up to Rs. 10,000 as a deduction on interest earned from savings accounts. If the interest earned on the account is less than or equal to Rs. […]
How To Withdraw Pension Contribution In EPF?
Mini Balakrishnan
Withdrawal of the pension contribution in EPF (Employee Provident Fund) is a complex process and is subject to certain eligibility criteria. As per the EPF scheme rules, an employee can withdraw the pension contribution only under certain circumstances, such as resignation, retirement, or death. Steps To Withdraw EPF Pension Here is a step-by-step process to […]
Benefits of Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate
Mini Balakrishnan
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate is the rate at which the government pays interest on the funds deposited in a PPF account. The interest rate on PPF is fixed by the government on a quarterly basis and is announced by the Ministry of Finance. As of April 2023, the PPF interest rate is […]
