A little deviation in factors such as return on investment, tenure or the size of investment can significantly reduce your retirement corpus size. Can you avoid such a situation and how to protect your planned retirement corpus if you find yourself in it?
The Ayushman Bharat Yojana’s enrolment has picked up since the scheme has been extended to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. Since its rollout, more than 10 lakh enrolment has taken place
The government is working on making a new senior citizens policy and amendments to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007
A little deviation in factors such as return on investment, tenure or the size of investment can significantly reduce your retirement corpus size. Can you avoid such a situation and how to protect your planned retirement corpus if you find yourself in it?
The Ayushman Bharat Yojana’s enrolment has picked up since the scheme has been extended to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. Since its rollout, more than 10 lakh enrolment has taken place
From balancing competing demands to providing for family members, paying off debt, and just keep food on the table, many people are finding it difficult to stay focused saving for their retirement
National Education Day, observed annually on November 11, highlights the critical role that education plays in our lives. It is a day to reflect on the need for good education and enable people to lead meaningful lives
In the recently expanded Ayushman Bharat Yojana (Pm-JAY), more than 2 lakh senior citizens above 70 have enrolled in the first week of the scheme roll-out, and 3.99 lakh cards have been issued so far
The government has rolled out Ayushman Yojana for all resident senior citizens aged 70 and above for health coverage of Rs 5 lakh
A person’s last Will is legally binding if it is written in accordance with specified conditions. However, if contested in court, a video Will can serve as a supporting evidence
Submitting a life certificate is an annual exercise for pensioners. Now it is a lot easier because of the option of online submission of life certificates
Aadhaar details are used for authentication purposes, including financial and banking services, and accessing different government schemes, among others. Thus, it is important to lock your personal details, including biometric details linked with Aadhaar
Seniors can avail of up to 7.95 per cent on their deposits, as Punjab and Sind Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra have revised their deposit rates during the week ending November 16, 2024
An individual buys a life insurance policy to ensure that the dependent family members do not have to suffer financially after the policyholder’s demise. However, it also becomes important for a policy buyer to explain to the beneficiaries about the policy’s features and important points that should be considered when making a claim
The National Pension System is a mandatory pension scheme for central government employees. In October 2024, the DoPPW instructed all government departments and ministries to obtain Form 1 and Form 2 as prescribed under the rules, for the effective disbursement of pension
Welfare pension is a state-provided pension for the financial security of retirees especially low-wage earners like construction labourers and factory workers
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) issued an office memorandum clarifying rules for changing the name of the spouse in PPO
Pension verification is being simplified for pensioners through the e-submission of a life certificate
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 7.37 crore members and 48 lakh employer establishments in the financial year 2023-24
EPS pensioners can now access their pension anywhere, anytime, through the transfer of PPOs and coming to banks
Yes Bank has revised its fixed deposit rates during the week ending November 5, 2024
‘Bhavishya’ is an online portal for pensioners to track their pension sanctions and payments and for the authorities to get all data in one place
As the elderly redefine retirement and become financially more secure, tech-savvy, and eager to embrace global living standards, the realty sector must also rise to this growing need for all-inclusive senior living
Experience the serene beauty of India's winter wonderland, designed for peaceful and accessible travel
Blue zones are places where people live significantly longer than the global average. The principles that allow them to live such long lives are also close to the principles of yogic sciences and the traditional values by which Indians have lived since ancient times, till a modern way of lifestyle became more common
Central government pensioners (civil) aged 80 and above receive an additional amount every month on a compassionate ground.
Five tips to help senior travellers stay safe and healthy on international trips
Some of these group tours may give you special privileges at destinations or culture, making the experience better for seniors
Pensioners must submit their life certificates in October and November every year to continue receiving pensions.
The decision between living with family, independently, or within a community of peers is pivotal for many seniors, and each option presents unique benefits and challenges.
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Fixed-income funds provide stability to your investment portfolio, better cash flow visibility, and help preserve capital.
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It is important to consider the portfolio’s average return and the sequence in which those returns were earned to create a foolproof investment portfolio.
