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Got Your Diwali Bonus? Here Is How To Save, Invest And Repay Loans
- •Central Government approved a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days wages for nearly 11.5 lakh railway employees.
- •Financial experts recommend assessing current financial gaps, such as building an emergency fund or paying off high-interest debt, before spending the bonus.
- •Allocate remaining funds toward financial goals through equity mutual funds for long-term horizons or safer liquid options for near-term needs.
- •Create a clear allocation plan for your one-time payout before it arrives to avoid impulsive festive spending.
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Nearly 11.5 lakh central government railway employees are receiving a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days' wages, following a Cabinet-approved payout of approximately Rs 2,009 crore.
Start by identifying financial gaps, such as building an emergency fund if one does not exist and paying down high-interest debt. Once these priorities are addressed, allocate the remaining funds toward specific financial goals based on your risk tolerance and investment horizon, while reserving a small portion for planned discretionary spending.
If you have a long investment horizon and can tolerate market volatility, you can invest a portion of your bonus in equity mutual funds. You may choose a lump-sum investment or spread the amount across several months to help manage entry timing risk.
