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Recurring deposit (RD) premature withdrawal: Eligibility, interest rate, other rules explained
Post office RD scheme: You might have invested money in a post office RD scheme, however due to any financial need or trouble you may wish to prematurely break it. This is because a post office RD scheme has a tenure of five years from the date of opening. Read here to know more about post office RD scheme.
Change in EPS rule for calculating lump sum withdrawal amount on early exit: Who benefits, who loses?
Pension amount in EPS: The government via notification dated June 14, 2024 has revised the table used for calculating lump sum withdrawal amount. A member of Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) can withdraw lump sum amount if he/she exit the scheme before completion of 10 years. Read on to know who gains and who loses from the new pension scheme rule.
FD rate up to 8.75%, savings account rate of 7.75%: RBL Bank revises savings, FD interest rates
RBL Bank has revised the interest rates of fixed deposits for amounts below Rs 2 crore. The revised FD interest rates are effective from June 8, 2024. The bank has also revised savings account interest rates, and the new rates are effective July 1, 2024.
Demat POA misuse prevention: Stockbrokers implement a new authorisation method for demat debit and pledge, should you opt for it?
Demat account: Zerodha, FYERS and other stock brokers have enabled DDPI mechanism for their customers. This new mechanism replaces Power of Attorney (PoA) mechanism, however opting for it is optional for you. Read here to know whether you should stick with PoA, e-DIS (OTP and TPIN) or use the new DDPI method to authorise demat account transactions.
New feature by CDSL to prevent demat related fraud: Know how this will make your accounts with Zerodha, Groww, FYERS and others safer
Demat account: If you have a CDSL demat account (used by stock brokers like Zerodha, Groww, Mirae, Upstox, etc) then you are now set to be protected against fraud after CDSL implements a new two factor authentication feature on the EASI and EASIEST portal. Read here to know more about this.
Types of NPS accounts: 4 differences between NPS Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts
The NPS, a government pension scheme, offers Tier I and Tier II accounts with different functions. Tier I is for retirement planning with withdrawal restrictions, while Tier II is a flexible savings account.
What’s fueling the shift in Indian investor behaviour?
India added $1 trillion to the stock market in less than six months, reaching a $5 trillion market cap. Retail investors, with a surge in Demat accounts, play a key role in enhancing market stability and resilience.
Top post office schemes: These 9 small savings schemes offer above 7% interest rate
Post office schemes interest rates: The government has kept the interest rates on small savings plans unchanged for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Here are nine post office schemes that offer more than 7% interest.
Threat of bad advice: A more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it
The real pitfalls arise when bad financial products are marketed as good ones, and investors fail to recognise the deceit. If you are saving and investing, encountering such schemes is inevitable; it’s not an exception, but certainty. Thus, a more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it.
IDFC FIRST Bank revises FD interest rates: These fixed deposits to earn 8.4% rate
IDFC FIRST Bank has revised fixed deposit interest rates on amounts less than Rs 2 crore and savings account interest rates, according to its official website. The new FD interest rates are effective May 15, 2024.
This big bank now offers interest rate up to 8% on savings account, 8.55% on fixed deposits
DCB Bank has revised its savings account and fixed deposit (for amount below Rs 2 crore) interest rates. The new rates are effective from May 22, 2024, according to the DCB Bank website.
Can't pay mutual fund SIP? Missing SIP installment attract hefty penalty; how to decide when to pause or stop SIP
Mutual fund SIP: What happens when you miss your mutual fund SIP installment due to insufficient balance? Do you have to pay a penalty if you don't have money in your bank account to pay your SIP installment? If you can't afford to continue a SIP, should you pause it or exit — how can you make that decision? ET Wealth Online spoke to several experts to find out how to decide when to pause your SIP and when to stop it.
Can you transfer EPF account from unexempted trust to EPFO, exempted trust?
EPF account transfer from unexempted trust: Many salaried individual have Employees' Provident Fund account either with EPFO or exempted trusts. However, what if you have an EPF account with unexempted trusts? Does EPF scheme rules allow an EPF member to transfer the unexempted trusts to EPFO or exempted trusts? Read on to know about it.
Strange tale of Jim Simons: Despite his investing genius, it’s of little use to investors
Simon’s story is of extraordinary intellect and unconventional methods, setting him apart in the investment world. While Buffett, Munger and Kahneman offered insights and knowledge that the average investor could adopt, Simon’s approach was different. His reliance on advanced mathematical models and statistical analysis was innovative and almost exclusive to his firm’s unique skill set.
You could lose section 80C tax benefit on EPF contribution; here's why
Section 80C tax benefit on EPF: Many salaried individuals claim Section 80C tax benefit on their own Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution. However, not many are aware that if the EPF trust does not meet certain specified conditions, then both the employer and employee contribution will be taxable in the hands of an individual.
New EPF auto-settlement claim rules for medical, education, marriage, housing: How to use this facility, eligibility
EPF auto-settlement of withdrawal claims: The EPFO in a press release has announced extending the coverage of auto-settlement of withdrawal claims to marriage, housing and higher education. The auto-settlement claim was earlier available for specified medical illness only. Read on to know who can apply for these claims, documents required to apply and other details.
5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more
Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.
Latest charges for opening, maintaining Atal Pension Yojana (APY) account
Current charges in APY account: If you are a Atal Pension Yojana subscriber, then it is important to know the charges that are levied on the pension account for opening and maintaining the account. Remember, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) account can be opened with any of the three CRAs.
Nomination now optional for joint mutual fund portfolios; what MF investors must know
The deadline for all current individual unit holders who own mutual fund units, either alone or jointly, nominate or opt out of nomination is June 30, 2024; otherwise, the folios will be blocked for debits.
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