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Tax Saving
Income Tax

Last chance for tax saving: 5 investments to beat the March deadline

ELSS, PPF, NPS, tax-saver FDs, and health insurance compared for returns, liquidity, and tax benefits.

Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds

Small cap funds delivered 28% in 1 year; should you book profits now?

SEBI's new multi-cap classification rules and what they mean for your portfolio allocation.

Retirement
Retirement Planning

NPS vs APY: Which pension scheme is better for your retirement corpus?

Complete comparison of tax benefits, returns, withdrawal rules, and annuity options.

Insurance
Health Insurance

Health insurance premiums rising: Why it's happening and how to manage costs

IRDAI allows dynamic pricing based on claims; tips to reduce premium without compromising coverage.

Budgeting
Money Management

50-30-20 rule: How to budget effectively during high inflation

Practical adjustments for essentials, discretionary spending, and savings in current economy.

Loans
Home Loans

SBI, HDFC, ICICI cut home loan rates: Should you switch your lender?

Balance transfer costs, processing fees, and when switching makes financial sense.

Compare Tax-Saving Options (Section 80C)

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Instrument Lock-in Period Expected Returns Risk Level Tax on Returns
ELSS Mutual Funds
3 years 12-15% (historical) Moderate-High LTCG >₹1L taxed @ 10%
PPF (Public Provident Fund)
15 years 7.1% (guaranteed) Very Low EEE - Tax Free
NPS Tier-1
Till age 60 9-11% (market-linked) Moderate 40% tax-free, 60% taxable
Tax-Saver FD
5 years 6.5-7.5% (guaranteed) Low Taxed as per slab
LIC / Insurance Plans
5 years minimum 5-6% (approximate) Low Tax-free under conditions
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
21 years 8.0% (guaranteed) Very Low EEE - Tax Free