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PPF Calculator: How to Earn Rs 91,418/Month Tax-Free?

PPF Calculator: How to Earn Rs 91,418/Month Tax-Free?

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Public Provident Fund (PPF): People use PPF investments for retirement planning, where they can contribute up to Rs 1,50,000 in a financial year and get 7.1 per cent interest rate on that. In the long term, the interest can help you get a substantial amount that they can use for their daily expenses. While PPF can work as an effective debt option for the diversification of an investor's portfolio, the maturity amount in PPF is tax-free.

Investment Strategy: How you can earn interest in this guaranteed return scheme without investing a single rupee after 15-year lock-in period

Investment Strategy: How you can earn interest in this guaranteed return scheme without investing a single rupee after 15-year lock-in period

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

Know how the Public Provident Fund (PPF) can help you grow your savings safely. Learn about the benefits of PPF, including tax savings, interest accrual even after maturity, and options for extending your investment. Also, know how to maximize your PPF account and ensure your money continues to work for you.

Sukanya Samriddhi, Kisan Vikas Patra, 15-year PPF, National Savings Certificate, other small savings schemes to pay these returns in Q3 FY25

Sukanya Samriddhi, Kisan Vikas Patra, 15-year PPF, National Savings Certificate, other small savings schemes to pay these returns in Q3 FY25

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates: The central government on Monday announced a status quo on interest rates applicable to small savings schemes. Currently, commercial banks and post office provide a variety of small savings scheme instruments including Post Office Savings Account, the 1-5-year Time Deposit (fixed deposit), the 5-year Post Office Recurring Deposit, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY).

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Income Tax Return (ITR) filing: Avoid last minute rush! Know how ELSS, PPF, insurance help you save taxes smartly

Income Tax Return (ITR) filing: Avoid last minute rush! Know how ELSS, PPF, insurance help you save taxes smartly

Fri, Dec 21, 2018

Although the Income Tax Department generally gives a scheduled time for filing ITR once a year, yet there is always last minute rush witnessed among taxpayers.

PPF vs EPF vs NPS: Know here which one is tax exempt

PPF vs EPF vs NPS: Know here which one is tax exempt

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

The money withdrawn partly or fully from PPF before completion of its original tenure of 15 years is also fully exempt in your hands.

Have PPF account? Want loan? You can withdraw up to 50%

Have PPF account? Want loan? You can withdraw up to 50%

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

Public Provident Fund (PPF) account is an excellent tool for tax planning as well as for accumulating funds for retirement.

Your parents are losing money! Stop this bleeding now; here is how

Your parents are losing money! Stop this bleeding now; here is how

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

Usually, parents’ monies are found lying in various savings account or invested in fixed deposits, insurance, real estate, gold, Public Provident Fund, bonds, loans to real estate builders, etc. Some may have invested in stocks/mutual funds, etc.

Income tax return: ELSS vs PPF as tax-saving option as equity scores in the long run

Income tax return: ELSS vs PPF as tax-saving option as equity scores in the long run

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The recent increase in the small savings schemes interest rates, accompanied with meltdown in the equity market, has created a perception that Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a better tax saving product than Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS).

Have money, but no Will? Why that is dangerous

Have money, but no Will? Why that is dangerous

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

Wills and nominations are perhaps the most neglected aspects of financial planning, but their urgent importance cannot be overemphasised .

From October 1, CNG prices to PPF, NSC, Sukanya savings schemes, see how things will change

From October 1, CNG prices to PPF, NSC, Sukanya savings schemes, see how things will change

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

If you want to increase the amount of money that you have, then know that from today, October 1, a number of new rules will come into effect and they will have a big impact. Several new rules are being implemented from today in the wake the Central government's decisions taken earlier.

Income tax returns: Save tax on house rent, by investing in PPF, NPS

Income tax returns: Save tax on house rent, by investing in PPF, NPS

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

Salaried employees have several avenues to save tax. But self-employed persons do not have options like standard deduction, employee provident fund, deduction for house rent allowance, etc.

Fixed Deposit (FD) vs PPF vs EPF vs NSCs vs NPS: 5 investment schemes to grow money compared

Fixed Deposit (FD) vs PPF vs EPF vs NSCs vs NPS: 5 investment schemes to grow money compared

Sun, Sep 02, 2018

Financial Planning is important for life. There there is no late point of time in life when a person cannot start the same.

PPF, KVP, NSC to term deposits, small savings schemes rules may change; see how you will be affected

PPF, KVP, NSC to term deposits, small savings schemes rules may change; see how you will be affected

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

As per the proposed change, “the post offices and the banks offering the government-run small savings schemes will introduce an extra form seeking details on the status of the nominee at the time of opening of account,” said sources. The rules are likely to be implemented within next few months, latest by September. With this, the status of the nominee will be clearly defined to bring it in conformity with an apex court judgment.

How to make extra income while working full time even without a pay hike

How to make extra income while working full time even without a pay hike

Wed, May 09, 2018

Who doesn't want to earn extra money? But with a full-time job at hand, taking time out for extra income is not easy. And if you are not getting any pay hikes, the financial problems get worse. This is why passive income is the way to go.

Fixed deposits, PPF, MF: 5 tips to follow before you invest in any scheme

Fixed deposits, PPF, MF: 5 tips to follow before you invest in any scheme

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

Time and again, people fall for ponzi schemes due to their ignorance, greed and probably the lost out feeling.

Small savings interest rates left unchanged as Centre plumps for status quo

Small savings interest rates left unchanged as Centre plumps for status quo

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Interest rate for the five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been retained at 8.3 per cent. The interest rate on the senior citizens' scheme is paid quarterly. Interest on savings deposits has been retained at 4 per cent annually.

What is Public Provident Fund (PPF), the savings tool that has empowered millions in India

What is Public Provident Fund (PPF), the savings tool that has empowered millions in India

Tue, Mar 06, 2018

Public Provident Fund (PPF) was launched to encourage the thrifty Indian public to create a retirement corpus. Notably, PPF deposits are liable for tax deductions and interest earned is not taxable.

Public Provident Fund (PPF) Vs Mutual Funds (MFs): What is better for you? Here's how you can benefit

Public Provident Fund (PPF) Vs Mutual Funds (MFs): What is better for you? Here's how you can benefit

Tue, Mar 06, 2018

PPF is a preferred investment option is because of its tax efficiency and its eligibility for tax deduction under section 80C. However, one can avail the same tax deduction of Rs. 1.50 Lakh, with higher post tax returns, by investing in ELSS (Equity Linked Saving Scheme). The returns from ELSS are higher even after considering the proposed long-term capital gains tax of 10%, that has been introduced in the recent budget.

How ELSS fares as tax saving instruments

How ELSS fares as tax saving instruments

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Section 80C of Income Tax Act has approved some of the saving options as tax saving instruments to an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).

What you must know about premature closure of PPF account

What you must know about premature closure of PPF account

Wed, Feb 14, 2018

The government on Tuesday proposed to allow premature closure of Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts and permit opening of small savings accounts in the name of minors, according to a Finance Ministry statement here.

How interest rates vary on Small savings schemes, SCSS; know here

How interest rates vary on Small savings schemes, SCSS; know here

Sun, Feb 11, 2018

The revision in interest rates does not affect old investments except for PPF and SSY.

Investments that can help in saving taxes

Investments that can help in saving taxes

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

'Disclaimer: This story is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice.'

Why ELSS is best tax-saving instrument under section 80C

Why ELSS is best tax-saving instrument under section 80C

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Among a slew of tax-saving instruments under section 80-C, ELSS returned the most in the last five years

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