Here are the best NPS funds to invest in

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Here are the best NPS funds to invest in Investing in NPS has become easy but it is not easy to track its performance. Before you invest, find out which pension fund has given the best returns. If there is tax parity, lot of EPF investors will switch to NPS: Hemant Contractor, PFRDA "We don't want insurers and mutual funds to sell pension products unless regulated by PFRDA." Should you go for dynamic or balanced mutual funds? Both dynamic and balanced funds have exposure to equity and debt asset classes, but balanced funds are tax-efficient and have a better track record. From our Partners Child insurance: How to make sure your child gets funds at the right time Various investment options such as public provident fund, mutual funds, shares, gold, real estate etc. are self-funded in nature. From our Partners How goal-setting helps plan your finances Starting to save without putting your life goals in place may throw the financial decisions out of gear. What to look for when you invest in insurance IPOs With insurance companies readying to go public, a crash course in understanding their valuations is due. NRIs, plan finances well if you want to return one day Don't tie up all your money in real estate and gold, analyse your skills before settling on second career choice, prioritise goals and give hangers-on a very wide berth. How and where to sell your old stuff online In an age where people want to change their cars, furniture and sundry household appliances every other year, it makes sense to sell what you want to dispose online. When should you exit your investments? You can meet your financial objectives only when you cash out your investments. From our Partners Should you buy Ulip? Find out Two different set of situations warrant the need to invest through Ulips. Read on to find out if it fits your situation. From our Partners Use of Marketing in Insurance: KS Gopalakrishnan, MD & CEO, Aegon Life Insurance Has the marketing mix and communication strategy been changing for the insurance industry? Find out what Mr KS Gopalakrishnan has to say.

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