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What Is Public Provident Fund (PPF)? Your Smart Saver Checklist Before Investing

What Is Public Provident Fund explained – PPF rules, interest rate, deposit before 5th, contribution limits, safety, and 15-year lock-in (Chalk2Wealth infographic).

What Is Public Provident Fund and why do teachers still trust it after so many years?
This simple infographic breaks down the 8 key rules every investor must know — lock-in period, deposit timing, interest rate, liquidity, safety, and the smartest deposit strategy. A perfect guide for teachers and salaried savers who want tax-free, stable, long-term growth.

National Savings Certificates: What’s the Right NSC % for You?

National Savings Certificates infographic showing ideal NSC allocation percentages for different risk styles

Confused about how much to invest in National Savings Certificates? This guide breaks down the ideal NSC allocation for teachers and salaried professionals based on risk style, stability needs, and 5-year financial goals. Discover how NSC fits into a balanced portfolio and why it remains one of the most reliable Safe Investments in India with High Returns. Perfect for anyone seeking clarity on NSC strategy and smart money planning.

National Pension Scheme Withdrawal Rules: 3 Must-Know Facts for a Stress-Free Retirement

National Pension Scheme withdrawal rules explained with 60% tax-free lump sum and 40% annuity for lifetime pension income

Most teachers open their NPS account because it’s “good for retirement” — but very few actually understand how the money comes back to them when they retire. The National Pension Scheme has clear and simple withdrawal rules that can make your retirement stress-free — if you know the 60/40 rule. At age 60, 60% of your NPS corpus can be withdrawn tax-free, while the remaining 40% is used to buy an annuity that provides monthly pension for life. If you exit early, the rules change — and in some situations (like emergencies, illness, or funding a child’s education) you may be allowed to withdraw part of your contribution. Understanding these rules now means your retirement won’t come with surprises later — just clarity, confidence, and steady income when you need it the most.

What You Need to Know About National Pension Scheme Interest Rates

National Pension Scheme interest rate comparison 2025-26 showing equity, debt, and government fund returns with long-term compounding impact

Teachers often dismiss the National Pension Scheme as “too risky,” but the numbers tell a different story. While the Public Provident Fund (PPF) locks you into a flat 7.1%, NPS’s market-linked returns have quietly built far bigger retirement wealth — nearly doubling PPF over 25–30 years. With top pension funds delivering 12–15% returns and new rules allowing 100% equity allocation, the National Pension Scheme is no longer a slow saver’s choice — it’s a long-term growth engine for India’s teachers and salaried professionals.