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Have children? Now, re-write the traditional methods of parenting, secure your kids' future

Have children? Now, re-write the traditional methods of parenting, secure your kids' future

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

Today's investors have moved forward from bank FDs and PPF because they have options like mutual funds, equities, etc. that can give them returns in double-digit.

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs PPF: This is better for your girl child - Check experts' view

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs PPF: This is better for your girl child - Check experts' view

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs PPF: In SSY one can invest up to 14 years of one's child while in Public Provident Fund there is no time bar on one's investment.

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Gift this PPF account to your kids, help them become rich on Children's Day! Just spend Rs 100

Gift this PPF account to your kids, help them become rich on Children's Day! Just spend Rs 100

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

Children's Day 2019: On November 14th, gift your children PPF Minor account to make them rich going forward and get EEE benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961 too.

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Forget Bank FD, PPF and debt MFs! This investment will make you become rich, laugh all the way to the bank

Forget Bank FD, PPF and debt MFs! This investment will make you become rich, laugh all the way to the bank

Mon, Nov 11, 2019

Customary retirement schemes like Public Provident Fund or PPF, debt-mutual funds and bank fixed deposit or bank FD yield a lesser amount of money than this scheme.

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This PPF account interest trick can make your child BOSS OF WEALTH! PPF Calculator shows you the money

This PPF account interest trick can make your child BOSS OF WEALTH! PPF Calculator shows you the money

Fri, Nov 01, 2019

This PPF account will also garner the same benefits to the father or mother that he or she has been given under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961.

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How to do PF balance check without UAN number: Follow these steps at epfindia.gov.in

How to do PF balance check without UAN number: Follow these steps at epfindia.gov.in

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

PF balance check without the UAN number is possible. What you need is to log in at the EPFO's official website epfindia.gov.in and then check your provident fund balance.

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WOW! This PPF trick will help you earn more; This Public Provident Fund strategy is just fabulous

WOW! This PPF trick will help you earn more; This Public Provident Fund strategy is just fabulous

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

The monthly interest incurred on one's PPF account is calculated on the minimum balance left in the account between 5th to the last day of the month.

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This PPF account can give you Rs 44 lakh; Check BIG BENEFIT on offer

This PPF account can give you Rs 44 lakh; Check BIG BENEFIT on offer

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

This Public Provident Fund (PPF) account can be used to get the money required for higher studies of one's child, say investment experts.

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Your child can be a crorepati after 25 years; Here is how

Your child can be a crorepati after 25 years; Here is how

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

If you invest Rs 1.5 lakh or Rs 12,500 per month in this plan for your child, he or she will get Rs 1,18,43,162 after 25 years.

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PPF account alert! Know about Form-H to maximise your benefits, investment return

PPF account alert! Know about Form-H to maximise your benefits, investment return

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

PPF account period can be extended in 5 years block after the 15 years maturity. But, after 15 years, there is no binding for investing minimum Rs 500/annum.

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PPF ALERT! BIG PPF TRICK - Check how to earn maximum interest on Provident Fund (PF) balance, just try THIS strategy

PPF ALERT! BIG PPF TRICK - Check how to earn maximum interest on Provident Fund (PF) balance, just try THIS strategy

Tue, Oct 08, 2019

The monthly interest incurred on one's PPF account is calculated on the minimum balance left in the account in between 5th to the last day of the month.

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PPF Withdrawal: Calculate your penalty before premature closure of Public Provident Fund account

PPF Withdrawal: Calculate your penalty before premature closure of Public Provident Fund account

Mon, Oct 07, 2019

PPF Withdrawal: In the case of premature PPF withdrawal and closure, there will be 1 per cent interest penalty.

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PPF subscriber? 5 Public Provident Fund rules you might not be aware of

PPF subscriber? 5 Public Provident Fund rules you might not be aware of

Sun, Oct 06, 2019

Even though the Public Provident Fund remains a popular investment option, there are several features of this scheme that are still unknown to users. Here are 5 such PPF rules.

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PPF, NSC interest rates to be slashed? This is what may happen soon

PPF, NSC interest rates to be slashed? This is what may happen soon

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

Bank's demand would definitely have some impact on the government and experts expect some cut in the PPF, NSC interest rates in the upcoming quarterly review meeting.

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Shocker! PPF beats mutual funds! Here is a reality check for MF investors

Shocker! PPF beats mutual funds! Here is a reality check for MF investors

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Data has just thrown up a surprise! Mutual funds returns in the last five years have given single digit returns and have been outperformed by the Public Provident fund (PPF).

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PPF interest rate: Junk Public Provident Fund? Check out VPF, big bonanza awaits!

PPF interest rate: Junk Public Provident Fund? Check out VPF, big bonanza awaits!

Mon, Sep 02, 2019

PPF vs VPF: Both voluntary provident fund (VPF) and Public Provident  Fund (PPF) are debt-funds and both investments help an investor to claim income tax exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

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Public Provident Fund investment: Rs 333/day can grow to Rs 35 lakh; Rs 200/day to 21 Lakh - Here's how

Public Provident Fund investment: Rs 333/day can grow to Rs 35 lakh; Rs 200/day to 21 Lakh - Here's how

Sun, Aug 25, 2019

Public Provident Fund (PPF) investment: What is the best instrument to invest one's hard-earned money? The answer to this question may vary from person to person.

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Public Provident Fund (PPF) vs FD: This SBI account gives more returns than Fixed Deposit!

Public Provident Fund (PPF) vs FD: This SBI account gives more returns than Fixed Deposit!

Sat, Aug 03, 2019

SBI Public Provident Fund (PPF) account offers nearly double interest than the regular savings bank account. Investment in PPF account enjoys tax exemption.

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Have Money to Invest? Want to save lots of income tax? Then do THIS!

Have Money to Invest? Want to save lots of income tax? Then do THIS!

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

PPF vs NPS is a query that arises among investors who plan for their retirement-related investments and both options provide income tax exemption to an individual. 

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Public Provident Fund interest rate reduced! Rs 1000, Rs 2000, Rs 5000, Rs 10000 per month PPF investment may give you this

Public Provident Fund interest rate reduced! Rs 1000, Rs 2000, Rs 5000, Rs 10000 per month PPF investment may give you this

Sat, Jul 27, 2019

Public Provident Fund Interest Rate (July-September 2019): The government of India recently reduced the interest rate on PPF investment from 8 to 7.9 per cent compounded annually. 

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