New Delhi, June 18 -- When it comes to planning longer term investments, the public provident fund (PPF) and systematic investment plan (SIP) are among the top options you can consider.

Overall, it is important to finalise your long-term fiscal plan after taking into account current finances, risk tolerance, and future goals - the path should ideally be guided by a combination of meeting your goals, building wealth and ensuring stability amid ever increasing cost-of-living, medical and lifestyle inflation.

Notably, both PPF and SIPs are solid long-term investment instruments that you can use to meet financial goals such as funding of wedding, children's education abroad, buying a house, retirement fund or even building wealth.

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