How to plan your retirement corpus and charity fund?

My retirement is about 8 years from now and, so far, I have ₹52 lakh invested in mutual funds and stocks, ₹25 lakh in a Public Provident Fund (PPF), and roughly ₹26 lakh in my Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). My monthly expenses amount to around ₹1 lakh, with savings of ₹62,000 per month. This year, …

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How the national pension scheme can be utilized for early retirement

An argument that is often heard against the National Pension Scheme(NPS) is the long lock-in till age of 60 years. Another concern is the accessibility of the corpus in case of early retirement. Subscribers have for long been used to defined benefit scheme like the employee provident fund which gives a fixed return and find …

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Think You Can Afford Retirement? Here’s How Much It Costs

The age of a retiree could be correlated with how much they spend — and nearly half of retirees say that they retired earlier than expected. A new piece from Go Banking Rates with statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a difference in the expenses of younger and older retirees and reveals …

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Unlocking retirement prosperity: How NPS remains cutting-edge

The National Pension System (NPS) is one of the most cost-efficient retirement planning products that comes with a prudent risk management framework and close regulatory oversight. The NPS ensures a comfortable retirement by combining market-linked returns with disciplined savings and power of compounding. With growing awareness, the NPS has attracted a lot of interest and …

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Is a Soft Retirement the Right Move for You?

When you picture your retirement, what comes to mind? You might envision yourself relaxing on a beach, spending time with family, traveling the world, or participating more in your favorite hobbies. It’s an exciting vision of a luxurious, enjoyable life. However, not everyone is excited about the idea of retirement. Some people don’t like the …

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Why should you include debt instruments in your portfolios? Here are 5 key reasons

Navigating the Indian financial landscape can be akin to a thrilling yet complex journey. Amid the buzz around stocks and real estate, there lies a less talked about, yet crucial, investment avenue: debt instruments. For the discerning Indian investor, understanding and leveraging these instruments can be a game-changer. Let’s delve into why incorporating debt instruments …

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