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Health insurance vs medical corpus: What should senior citizens prioritize?

New Delhi, June 5 -- Mumbai-based Sarita Aggarwal, 62, has had an Rs.8 lakh health insurance policy from a national insurer for nearly two decades. But in recent years, the annual premium has shot up-... Read More


Your EPF makes you eligible for Rs.7 lakh life insurance. Here's what you need to know

New Delhi, June 2 -- Do you contribute a part of your salary to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)? If yes, you are eligible for life insurance up to Rs.7 lakh under the Employees Deposit Linked Insur... Read More


PF withdrawn but no idea about EPS? You can still access it.

New Delhi, May 29 -- Mr. A worked with employer 1 for a couple of years before joining employer 2. There was a gap of two months before he joined the second company, which made Mr. A eligible for with... Read More


Why that deluxe hospital room could cut your insurance cover by 50%

New Delhi, May 22 -- Health insurance is meant to offer peace of mind-but a hidden clause called room rent limit can wipe out that comfort at the time of claim settlement. and even some professionals... Read More


Four issues you may face if you switched jobs but did not transfer your provident fund

New Delhi, May 19 -- When we switch jobs, we are told to transfer our employee provident fund (EPF) to the new employer. This requires filling out Form 13. Some people ignore this, and in some cases, ... Read More


Can you combine two health plans in a single claim? Yes-here's how

New Delhi, May 15 -- "If you're a salaried employee, chances are you have a corporate health insurance plan from your employer. You may also have a personal health policy. In the event of a high-value... Read More


Some credit and debit cards come with insurance, but be sure you're eligible for it

New Delhi, May 12 -- More Indians are using credit and debit cards than ever before, but few are aware that some cards come with various types of insurance. These include personal accidental death ins... Read More


EPF nightmare for NRIs: Service gaps, missing UANs, and frozen funds

New Delhi, May 8 -- Mr. A thought it was a straightforward move-take the one-year assignment in the UK, come back, and pick up right where he left off. But when he tried to withdraw his Employee Provi... Read More


This Pune resident saved Rs.10 lakh in tax by transferring his pension fund to NPS

New Delhi, May 5 -- Pune resident Amit Upadhyay (46) had a large sum of money in a superannuation fund. Contributing to it was compulsory after achieving a certain level of seniority at his previous e... Read More


Why missing your EPF nomination could leave your family in limbo

New Delhi, May 1 -- It's not just death that makes withdrawals from the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) tough-sometimes, even the living struggle. But when a member dies without naming a nominee, the ... Read More