SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and PPF (Public Provident Fund) are both very common financial instruments in India that serve different purposes and accommodate different investment needs. While talking about SIP vs PPF returns, it is important to keep the risk appetite, the time frame and the goals of investors in mind. Here’s a comparison of SIP and PPF and why both are important and should not be ignored: SIP (Systematic Investment Plan): SIP is a mode of investing in mutual funds where one can invest a fixed (pre-determined) amount regularly (monthly) over a period of time. Through SIP an individual …
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Basic things everyone should know about PPF
In this week’s blog, we will be discussing one of the most eminent investing avenues in India– the Public Provident Fund. This government scheme has been around for a very long time, and with its enormous tax benefits and assured returns, it has stood the test of time. What is PPF? The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a small savings scheme offered by the central government. PPF came into force on 1st July 1968. The account is backed by the government of India and is entirely risk-free with guaranteed returns. Additionally, any amount in your PPF account cannot be attached under …
All You Need to Know About Retirement Planning in India
The average life expectancy of people has increased. Most people prefer living in nuclear families. At one point in life, everyone stops earning. Often, we find earning life and retired life are almost equal. Elderly parents do not like to depend on their children. They take care of their day to day expenses, medical care, ageing related issues and lifestyle expenses for two decades and more. Their financial freedom depends on their retirement planning at a much early stage of life. When to start your retirement planning Ideally, retirement planning must start the day one starts earning. In practice, you start paying …