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New rules for small savings schemes from 1st October 2024 you should know

The Ministry of Finance has issued updated guidelines for regularising irregular accounts across various National Small Savings Schemes. The guidelines…

1 week ago

Small savings schemes: What are the latest interest rates offered to depositors?

Small investors often look for a number of investing options for wealth creation. For long term investors, there are such…

1 month ago

Investment strategy for long-term goals: Balancing education, retirement and charity

I wish to diversify my investment portfolio to align with my long-term financial goals. At 40, I have a monthly…

1 month ago

ITR Filing: Essential income tax exemptions and deductions every taxpayer should know

Certain allowances are exempt from income tax up to certain thresholds. This essentially lowers your taxable income, which in turn…

3 months ago

NPS vs PPF vs EPF: Which investment tool is better to accumulate retirement fund?

NPS vs PPF vs EPF: Selecting the right investment vehicle is essential when planning for retirement. In India, three popular…

3 months ago

What Are The Latest PPF, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi & Other Interest Rates? Check List

A Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) account is exclusively designed for girl children and must be opened before they reach the…

3 months ago

Income Tax Return: What are the alternatives to Form 16 that can be used while filing ITR?

July 31, 2024, is the deadline for submitting Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024–2025. Before submitting…

3 months ago

Income Tax Return: How to maximise your tax refunds while filing ITR?

Availing of necessary deductions and exemptionsTaxpayers should use all available deductions and exemptions to reduce their tax liability. Examining the…

3 months ago

Why this 24-year-old trusted a fee-only adviser for financial guidance

However, 24-year-old R. Jeevitha from Bengaluru is committed to helping her parents repay loans and plans to invest a portion…

3 months ago

Private sector employees should focus on EPF, PPF, NPS for retirement, says Preeti Sharma of BDO India

In an interview with MintGenie, Sharma said that the Government should chalk down a clear transition plan to move to the new…

4 months ago

Top 10 small savings schemes retail investors should explore investing into

As a retail investor, when you zero in on an investment option, you are likely to have a key goal…

4 months ago

Is the 18x15x12 formula the secret to smart investing for your child?

A recent article about becoming a “Crorepati" by simply investing in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has caught many people’s…

4 months ago

PPF: Triple advantage of Public Provident Fund— explained

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is India's favoured long-term savings avenue. It offers investors a triple advantage: First, it is…

4 months ago

Why PrimeInvestor’s Srikanth Meenakshi prefers mutual funds to stocks

In this conversation with Mint, Meenakshi shares insights about his investments and discusses the growth of fintech and its impact…

4 months ago

Public Provident Fund: How to become a crorepati through simple investment?

There are times when people overestimate the ability of basic guaranteed return programs to build a sizable retirement portfolio. By…

4 months ago