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Money Guru: PPF vs NPS Investment - Which Is Better To Build Retirement Corpus? Expert Decodes
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
NPS means National Pension Scheme. Government servant is exempted from 14% contribution. The employee gets 80C benefit in contribution up to ₹1.5 lakh. It is possible to withdraw 60% of the corpus on retirement. NRIs can also invest in NPS. PPF means Public Provident Fund. PPF has a lock-in period of 15 years. There is triple tax benefit on investment in PPF. You can invest up to ₹ 1.5 lakh in a year through PPF. Minimum investment of ₹ 500 is required in a year. Account can be opened in post office and bank: Prathiba Girish, Founder, Finwise.
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Invest In These 5 Risk-Free Government Schemes If Your Risk Capacity Is Low
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Not everyone can invest their money in the stock market as everyone has a different risk capacity. If you are looking for investment options that are low-risk, you can opt for these 5 government schemes. Here are the 5 government schemes that you can invest in if your risk capacity is low.
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Invest In These Tax-Saving Schemes Before March 31 To Save Tax
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
The last date for filing Income Tax Return is just around the corner. However, you can still invest in some financial instruments that will help you save tax. You can invest in these tax-saving schemes before March 31, 2022.
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Covid Advance Can Be Withdrawn Twice From Your PF Account, Here's How
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
The coronavirus pandemic taught us many things. One of the most important takeaways from it is that one must always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. When it comes to emergencies, Provident Fund is a great option if you need money urgently. Here is how you can withdraw money for your PF account easily.
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Explained: Looking for saving options? Which plan suits you the best - Employees' Provident Fund or Public Provident Fund? Check details here
Tue, Jan 25, 2022
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF) are the long-term investment instruments considered mainly for retirement.
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Interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for fourth quarter of FY'22
Fri, Dec 31, 2021
The government on Friday kept interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the fourth quarter of 2021-22 amid rising cases of the more contagious coronavirus variant Omicron and elevated level of inflation.
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Children's Day 2021: Want to open a PPF account for your child? Know these details
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
PPF Account for Minors: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme offers an investment avenue with decent returns coupled with income tax benefits. Now, with Children's Day approaching on November 14, many parents may think of opening a PPF account for their child to ensure their security in future
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Dhanteras 2021: What are investment options that can earn profit, save tax this Diwali? Know expert advice
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
Chadha shares tax-benefit investments such as Public Provident Fund, National Pension Scheme, Employees Provident Fund, Sukanya Samridhi Schemes, Senior Citizens Saving Schemes
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Interest rates on small savings schemes, NSC, PPF: Unchanged for 3rd quarter of FY'22
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
The government on Thursday kept the interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the third quarter of 2021-22 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and elevated level of inflation.
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PPF Calculator: This trick will help you maximise your Public Provident Fund return
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
PPF Calculator: Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most preferred long-term investment tools among investors who have low risk profile. Currently, PPF interest rate is 7.1 per cent as the central government left the small saving schemes' interest rate unchanged.
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PPF to NSC, this state contributes highest to small savings schemes in India at a whopping Rs 90,000 crore
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) West Bengal accounts for the highest collection of about Rs 90,000 crore from small savings schemes such as Public Provident Fund (PPF) and NSC among the states and union territories, which is about 15 per cent of the total corpus.
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PPF vs Mutual Funds: Which is better? Here is what will make more money for you at a faster rate
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
PPF vs Mutual Funds: Public Provident Fund (PPF) and mutual fund investments are long-term investment tools. However, PPF is completely a debt-instrument and risk-free investment while mutual funds are market-linked.
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Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing: MUST know top 5 rules for cash withdrawals from PPF, post office schemes
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing: The Department of Post has introduced a new income tax rules for tax deducted at source (TDS) deduction in respect of aggregate cash withdrawal above Rs 20 lakh by an account holder of National (Small) Savings Schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF).
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PPF vs NPS Calculator: Here is what will turn you into a crorepati and much more - Money Tip EXPLAINED
Mon, Mar 08, 2021
PPF vs NPS Calculator: The National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary pension contribution system, which is administered and regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
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PPF Calculator: You can double Public Provident Fund income and save income tax outgo - you will need this help
Sat, Mar 06, 2021
PPF Calculator: A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is an EEE investment where the investor gets income tax exemption on investment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum, PPF interest earned and the PPF maturity amount.
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PPF Calculator: Your Public Provident Fund account can make you crorepati! Follow this earn while you sleep strategy
Tue, Mar 02, 2021
PPF Calculator: A Public Provident Fund (PPF) Account is one of the most favoured long-term risk-free investments for earning individuals. A PPF account offers an interest rate of 7.1 per cent, which is also income tax free.
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