Senior citizens and other investors, who depend on small savings schemes, have to live with lower interest rates on their investments from April 1, 2016 for the next quarter and maybe even after that. But borrowers can expect good days going forward.
When it comes to long-term investment options, PPF and ELSS are two popular ones in India. These investments not only give you good returns but are also an ideal means of saving taxes. Let’s learn a little more about these investment options.
Investing money in a Public Provident Fund account is a popular means of saving money and earning good returns. The fact that it gives you the option to save tax, further adds to its popularity. Did you know that it’s possible to open a PPF account online? In case you didn’t, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
The Employees’ Provident Fund was started with the aim of improving the quality of employees’ lives and to offer them social security. However, not all of us might have the required information about EPF offices or know how to reach out to them when in doubt. Here’s a guide that will help!
Were you thinking of withdrawing your Employee Provident Fund? There’s good news for you. The Employee Provident Fund Organization has recently announced a simplified process for the withdrawal of EPF. Now you need not worry about getting the forms attested by your employer. The new process is simpler, faster and more secure. Read on to learn all about it. We’ll take you through the process, one step at a time.