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Tax

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  20 Oct 2026 · 10 min read · Fintelligent Editorial

  PPF vs FD: Which One Should Your Savings Go Into?

  PPF and fixed deposits are both safe, but they work very differently. Here's how their returns, tax, lock-in and safety compare in 2026, with simple ₹ examples to help you pick.

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  20 Oct 2026 · 8 min read · Fintelligent Editorial

  What Is ELSS? The Tax-Saving Mutual Fund, Explained Simply

  ELSS is a mutual fund that can cut your tax bill and grow your money, with the shortest lock-in among popular tax-saving options. Here's how it works, who it suits, and the catch nobody mentions at the start.

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  20 Oct 2026 · 11 min read · Fintelligent Editorial

  Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime: Which One Should You Pick?

  The new tax regime is the default in 2026, but the old one still makes sense if you claim a lot of deductions. Here's a plain side-by-side of slabs, standard deduction, rebates and who usually wins, with simple ₹ examples.