Top 5 best investment option for senior citizens in India
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: June 10, 2023 10:57 AM2023-06-10T10:57:42+5:302023-06-10T10:57:42+5:30
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If you are thinking of investing after retirement, these 5 options can be good for you. Because in these schemes you get more returns with better interest rate. After retirement, senior citizens should be careful about how to invest their money.
So that the funds accumulated by them will be able to provide them with financial security during your retirement years, as you have specific needs and goals. Jyeshtha Nagrik Sahat Yojana is designed for persons aged 60 years and above.
It is a safe investment option, offering attractive interest rates, guaranteed returns, fixed quarterly payouts and a tenure of five years. Each senior citizen can invest up to Rs 30 lakh in this savings scheme.
FD is a popular option due to its reliability, stable returns and liquidity. Banks and post offices offer FDs with relatively high interest rates for senior citizens. So that they can get good benefits.
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana is a government sponsored insurance com pension scheme for senior citizens. It is offered by LIC. The scheme offers guaranteed returns and regular monthly income to senior citizens for up to 10 years, though it is currently closed to new customers.
Senior citizens can also invest in debt-oriented mutual funds or hybrid mutual funds for higher returns. They mainly invest in fixed income instruments and provide regular income with potential for capital growth.
The Post Office Monthly Savings Scheme (MIS) is offered by the Department of Posts to the general public and provides fixed monthly income to investors. The maturity period of the scheme is 5 years and interest rates are revised every three months.
Meanwhile, senior citizens should keep in mind the tax implications, current liquidity, risk-taking capacity and inflation while choosing an option. The investment plan should also be reviewed from time to time for necessary corrective measures. So that any kind of loss while investing.
