New Delhi, May 29 -- Investing in Public Provident Fund (PPF)? You can can slightly boost long-term returns by timing contributions wisely! Try depositing your money before 5th of every month to ensure that your money earns interest for the full month. This simple hack helps maximise compounding benefits over the years. Here's how

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-supported savings scheme known for its safety, steady returns, and tax advantages. The account has a 15-year tenure, which can be extended further in blocks of five years.

PPF accounts currently offer an interest rate of 7.1%, set by the government and revised annually. Although the interest is credited on March 31 each year, it is calculated on a monthly basis, ...