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The Salary Investor
Because your salary deserves more than a savings account
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    Mutual Funds

    Gold ETF vs Digital Gold vs Sovereign Gold Bond: Which Way Should You Actually Buy Gold?

    ByKunal Kundu June 13, 2026June 6, 2026

    Gold in India costs ₹15,131 per gram — but the way you buy it matters more than the price. One option earns you 2.5% extra every year and zero capital gains tax. The other quietly charges you 3% just to get started.

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    Salary & ITR

    Should You Take a Top-Up Home Loan or a Personal Loan?

    ByKunal Kundu June 12, 2026June 5, 2026

    You might be paying ₹80,000 more than you need to. If you have a home loan and need extra funds, there\u2019s a cheaper option most people miss.

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    Salary & ITR

    How to Improve Your CIBIL Score — What Actually Works in 2026

    ByKunal Kundu June 11, 2026June 5, 2026

    A low CIBIL score doesn’t just get loans rejected — it makes every loan you do get more expensive. Here’s the exact step-by-step fix that actually works in 2026.

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    Insurance

    Claim Settlement Ratio: What It Really Means and Which Insurers Actually Pay Up in 2026

    ByKunal Kundu June 10, 2026June 3, 2026

    IRDAI data shows 1 in 12 health claims was rejected in FY25. Here’s the real number to check — and exactly which insurers pay up in 2026.

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    Insurance

    Term Insurance Riders Explained: Which Add-Ons Are Worth It and Which Are a Waste of Money

    ByKunal Kundu June 9, 2026June 3, 2026

    Your agent added riders you didn’t choose — and you’re paying for them every year.
    Here’s which ones actually protect you, and which ones are just good marketing.

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    PF & NPS

    EPF Interest Rate History: How Your PF Balance Actually Grows Over Time

    ByKunal Kundu June 8, 2026June 2, 2026

    Your EPF has been earning 8.25% — but do you know how that number turns into actual rupees in your account? Full rate history since 2006, worked examples, and 30-year corpus projections for your salary slab.

    Read More EPF Interest Rate History: How Your PF Balance Actually Grows Over TimeContinue

  • Critical illness insurance India health insurance gap explained 2026
    Insurance | Tax Saving

    Critical Illness Insurance in India: Do You Actually Need It If You Already Have Health Insurance?

    ByKunal Kundu June 7, 2026June 18, 2026

    Your health insurance was designed to pay hospitals. It was never designed to pay your EMI, your home nurse, or your salary gap when you’re 8 months into recovery from a heart attack. This article tells you exactly what CI insurance covers, how much you need, and what the fine print says before you buy.

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  • PPF withdrawal rules India 2026 partial premature maturity explained
    PF & NPS | Tax Saving

    PPF Withdrawal Rules in 2026: Partial, Premature, and Post-Maturity — All Options Explained

    ByKunal Kundu June 6, 2026June 2, 2026

    Most people with a PPF account have no idea when they can actually withdraw — or how much. Here’s the complete breakdown of every withdrawal rule in 2026, with real rupee numbers.

    Read More PPF Withdrawal Rules in 2026: Partial, Premature, and Post-Maturity — All Options ExplainedContinue

  • Home loan eligibility calculation India 2026 salaried professional
    Salary & ITR

    Home Loan Eligibility: How Banks Calculate How Much They’ll Lend You — and How to Maximise It

    ByKunal Kundu June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

    Your salary isn’t the only thing banks check. One EMI you forgot to close can cut your home loan by ₹10 lakh. Here’s the exact formula banks use — and how to work it in your favour.

    Read More Home Loan Eligibility: How Banks Calculate How Much They’ll Lend You — and How to Maximise ItContinue

  • NPS exit rules withdrawal India retirement corpus guide 2026
    PF & NPS

    NPS Exit Rules Explained: How to Withdraw from NPS at Retirement and Before

    ByKunal Kundu June 4, 2026June 2, 2026

    PFRDA rewrote NPS exit rules in December 2025 — and most subscribers don’t know what changed. Here’s the complete 2026 guide: corpus slabs, tax traps, and the step-by-step withdrawal process.

    Read More NPS Exit Rules Explained: How to Withdraw from NPS at Retirement and BeforeContinue

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Personal Finance · For Salaried Indians

Your salary hits your account on the 1st. What happens next is what this blog is about.

SIPs, ITR filing, 80C, EPF, insurance, home loans — explained by someone who gets a salary too. No jargon. No course to sell. Just clear answers to the questions you're already Googling.

Start here: ₹10,000/month plan → Save up to ₹46,800 in tax →