If you want to secure your life, the main goal should be to earn a steady income from a sum of money saved so that you can lead a pleasant life after retirement. Typically, older people look for financial strategies to safeguard their funds and have a secure future, and this demographic values investments that can be easily accessed to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
However, regardless of age, making valuable investment decisions requires careful planning and thought. Before settling on any investment option, it is imperative to accurately assess financial requirements, including an estimate of monthly budget needs.
On this World Day of Older Persons 2024, check out the list of the best investment options for older adults here:
Senior Citizens Savings System (SCSS)
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), launched by the central government in August 2024, offers a risk-free savings opportunity and is meant for people aged 60 years and above. The SCSS also offers the benefit of a guaranteed income throughout the investment period. This scheme also provides senior citizens with a regular income stream, in line with their financial needs and goals.
The current interest rate on the plan is 8.2% and periodic reviews of these interest rates occur on a quarterly basis, with the most recent assessment being on 30 June 2024.
Post Office Monthly Income Plan
This is another central government scheme that is ideal for senior citizens looking for a safe investment option. With an annual rate of return of 7.4 percent, this scheme offers a reliable source of income for individuals after retirement. With financial stability and capital protection during retirement, this scheme provides senior citizens with peace of mind and support in their post-career years.
The first and foremost benefit of this plan is capital protection as it is a government backed plan and also ensures the safety of your funds till maturity.
The duration of this plan is 5 years, during which your investment is secured and once your plan matures, you have the option to withdraw the invested amount or reinvest it in the plan.
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, first launched in 2017, is a retirement and pension scheme designed for all senior citizens. Operated and managed by LIC (Life Insurance Corporation), this scheme offers an instant annuity plan. After investing a lump sum, investors receive a fixed sum on a regular basis.
Senior citizens receive an interest rate of between 8% and 8.3% per annum under this scheme, and a specific rate depends on the chosen repayment period – monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually. During the 2018-19 budget, the Centre had revised the interest rate to 7.4% for the year 2020-21, coinciding with the 3-year extension of the scheme.
As part of the PMVVY scheme, the pension amount is fixed regardless of the age of the investor and the investor can apply for a loan of up to 75% of his initial investment after completing 3 years in the scheme.
Fixed deposits
Senior citizens can also plan to take up fixed deposits (FDs) as a reliable source of income and capital security. FDs are a smart financial choice, particularly for older investors looking for stable returns. In recent times, fixed deposits have become increasingly popular among senior citizens due to their safety, predictable returns, and competitive interest rates.
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