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Know the secret tax benefits of life insurance policies

New Delhi, May 2 -- Life insurance policies have hitherto enjoyed the patronage of its subscribers, mostly because of its tax advantages. That changed last year, when the maturity proceeds of high-pre... Read More


How life insurance policies still take advantage of tax loopholes

New Delhi, May 2 -- Life insurance policies have hitherto enjoyed the patronage of its subscribers, mostly because of its tax advantages. That changed last year, when the maturity proceeds of high-pre... Read More


Why a chemical engineer's simple investment mantra attracts thousands of followers

New Delhi, April 28 -- In a world where every other investor keeps exhorting the next best investment avenue, Ashal Jauhri, who runs a popular personal finance Facebook group called Asan Ideas of Weal... Read More


Can charitable trusts invest in mutual funds and stocks?

New Delhi, April 25 -- Ever since the covid pandemic, mutual fund investments and direct stock trading have become popular avenues for Indian investors seeking better returns to meet their financial g... Read More


Why housing societies need better money management

New Delhi, April 18 -- Ever wondered why salaried people look forward to the first of every month. Rent, school fees, credit card charges, insurance premiums, and loan installments, besides power, pho... Read More


Irdai's policy rollback: How it affects insurance surrenders

New Delhi, April 10 -- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has junked its proposal to hike the guaranteed surrender value (GSV) for policyholders. Had this proposal, un... Read More


Why HDFC Ergo Optima Secure features in Mint-Beshak ratings

New Delhi, March 31 -- Health insurance is critical to meet the rising costs of healthcare, particularly where it concerns unplanned exigencies. But how do you choose the right health insurance produc... Read More


Has Rera really served its purpose?

New Delhi, March 21 -- Rama Sanyal is in a state of severe shock. The 60-year-old woman had invested Rs.1.10 crore-her entire life savings-in a dream home in Mumbai. The builder, however, refused to d... Read More


Why 'regular pay' is better for life insurance premiums

New Delhi, March 14 -- Policyholders are spoilt for choice when it comes to life insurance policies: First is the array of products on sale- they need to choose the policy that best suits them. And th... Read More


Study abroad? Why it helps buying insurance from India

New Delhi, Feb. 29 -- Nishan Konan (36) had no inkling of the emergency that awaited him in the US. Barely a week after he moved there in July 2022 to do a Master of Science (MS) course in business an... Read More