5 investment schemes that provide guaranteed income to senior citizens

ZeeBiz Desk Jul 09,2024

There are several saving schemes that are offered by the Post Office for senior citizens.

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These government investment schemes provide fixed returns on investment.

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Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)

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Post Office RD

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National Savings Time Deposit Account (TD)

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Post Office Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)

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Post Office monthly income scheme (Post Office MIS)

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