What is Salary Slip? A salary slip or payslip is a document issued monthly by an employer to its employees. A salary slip contains a detailed breakdown of employee salary and deductions for a given period. This document can be either...

UAN is a 12-digit unique number assigned to every employee during their first job. UAN makes access to all PF online services easy. It is a platform where one can manage their multiple PF accounts under one umbrella. This article...

Tax free bonds are usually issued by companies owned by the Government of India. The interest earned on them is completely tax free in the hands of the investor. They are suitable for long term investments. However, they are liquid...

National Pension System (NPS) is a Central Government initiative to encourage retirement savings. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) regulates this long term investment scheme. The returns from NPS are not guaranteed and are market linked. This article covers...

The Public Provident Fund PPF was a scheme launched in 1968 by the National Savings Institute. It is one of the savings schemes offered by the post office. The government backs PPF; hence returns are guaranteed. Public Provident Fund (PPF)DetailsInterest...

Gold is an asset that not only adds value to an investment portfolio but also helps in its diversification. Financial experts suggest that an investment portfolio should have at least 10%-20% of assets invested in gold. The main reason for...

What is a Pension Policy? Pension policy or a pension plan is a financial product that aims to provide financial independence, stability, and security to retired residents and senior citizens. All pension policies have a predetermined and common goal of...

What is the pension rule in India? The pension rules in India are administered by the Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare. The pension rules cover the following acts and provisions. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972The Pensions Act, 1871Central...