Flexible Financial Strategies To Cover Key Life Events


Pay off Debts and Loans

Though debts are a big financial problem for people around, this technically may not be considered an investment method but practically it can be a goodmethod to if you are thinking of saving in the long run. Paying off debts is a good way to save lots, especially in terms of interest payments.

Focus on paying off any high-interest credit card debt or car loans first, and then work on paying off your student loans, if any in hand. According to IRS.gov, student loan interest may be tax deductible if you meet certain criteria, including being below a certain modified-adjusted gross income.

401(k) for retirement

A 401(k) plan is an employee-funded retirement savings plan. It takes its name from the section of the Internal Revenue Code that created these plans. 401(k) plans are also known as "qualified defined contribution" retirement plans.

It is qualified as one of the good option for retirement planning because it meets the tax law requirements for favorable tax deductions. 401k is a golden opportunity to save for retirement while allowing you to lower your tax burden on the savings you did.

To invest here at first may seem challenging with less amount of money in hand but later as you grow money-wise, the investing may get easier.  Make every positive effort to cut spending in other areas to take advantage of this benefit.

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