Retirement Planning: How to achieve early retirement bliss? A step-by-step guide

Early retirement can indeed be a cherished goal for many individuals, despite the challenges that may accompany its pursuit. Early retirement necessitates accumulating enough savings to sustain oneself potentially for decades, demanding considerable financial discipline and sacrifices, particularly for those early in their careers. Also, medical expenses can significantly deplete retirement savings, especially in the […]

EPF: How to know your UAN? A step-by-step guide

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is the identity number for all EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) subscribers which works like PAN for income tax payers. It works like a common identification ID for EPF subscribers who may have multiple employers in quick succession. This effectively means subscribers can have numerous member IDs given by as many […]

How to check your EPF account balance? A step-by-step guide

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) stands as an excellent avenue for retirement savings in India. It promotes consistent savings by involving contributions from both employees and employers. The automatic deduction from your salary for EPF renders it an exceedingly convenient method for retirement savings. Below is an outline of the contribution framework: Employee’s contribution: Typically, […]