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Can variable annuities in NPS be beneficial?

When NPS participants retire, they are required to invest 40% of their maturity corpus in an annuity that provides a lifetime pension. For many investors, this is the deciding factor that keeps some retail investors away from the NPS. That’s because annuity rates are low, and most individuals believe they can make higher returns by investing …

Why NPS should be part of your retirement portfolio?

Most investors, particularly salaried persons, are split on whether they should invest in mutual funds or the National Pension Scheme (NPS). People may favor pension plans because of the significant tax benefits they provide over mutual funds. The option to withdraw the 60% lump-sum amount in instalments upon retirement strengthens their argument even further. I’m assuming you know …

What is ‘Sequence of returns’ risk?

‘Sequence of returns’ risk refers to the possibility of your portfolio experiencing negative returns later on in your working years and/or early in your retirement years. This risk arises from the order in which your investment returns take place. It is especially important in the five years before and five years following retirement, known as …

Just Keep Buying – Book review

‘Just Keep Buying’, published in 2022 is a straightforward approach to personal finance that revels in debunking falsehoods and eliminating old cliches about money and personal finance. It delves into the psychology of money and presents a practical guide to making healthy financial decisions, including all-important subjects such as saving and making investments. The author, …