At the same time, you are also prudent with investments. Even if you have not invested before, it is now time to forget gambling and think more about the long-term sustainability of financial resources. It is time to take a health insurance policy if you have not already, if you have, then it might be time to enhance your cover to beat medical inflation and gain more security. It is also the appropriate time to begin retirement planning by investing in NPS (National Pension Scheme) and availing a tax deduction of up to Rs 50,000 under section 80CCD (in addition to the existing limit of Rs 1,50,000 under section 80C) as a bonus. Additionally, a Public Provident Fund (PPF) investment will provide attractive interest, adequate security in terms of risk avoidance, plus tax benefits under section 80C as well.