Credit cards can be a convenient option for paying insurance premiums, which are the amounts required to maintain an insurance policy. Timely payment of these premiums is crucial, as failing to do so can lead to policy lapses and loss of coverage. Here’s how to effectively use credit cards for insurance payments. How to pay … Read more
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, credit cards have evolved beyond just a means of payment. They now serve as a vital financial tool that offers various supplementary benefits, including diverse insurance coverage. Understanding the available insurance options can provide essential protection against unexpected events, enhancing the value of your credit card. The role of credit … Read more
Insurance acts like a safety net, helping protect you and your family from unexpected situations that can cause financial stress. Whether it’s a car accident, a health emergency, damage to your home, or losing a primary earner, having the right insurance can ease your financial burden, allowing you to focus on getting back on your … Read more
Wadhwa started her journey when Facebook was thriving and Instagram was a photo-sharing platform. During this time, she created her online persona, Miss Coco Queen, a name that reflects her love for Coco Chanel and Alexander McQueen. “Back then I used to operate through blogs and Facebook posts, there was no video,” she recalled. Making … Read more
Behind the allure of a lump-sum insurance payout lies a harsh reality: many families struggle to manage it wisely, often exhausting it too quickly. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) and Policybazaar are aiming to change that with their new ABSLI Income Suraksha Plan, which offers a steady monthly income for beneficiaries instead of a … Read more
I hear many claims are rejected due to non-disclosure of pre-existing diseases. What if I insist on the insurance company doing my medical check-up? Do they accept such a request? —Name withheld on request When it comes to health insurance, non-disclosure of pre-existing diseases is a leading cause of claim rejections. Understandably, you should ensure … Read more
Securing our family’s future is topmost priority for most of us. Alongside taking insurance policies and making investments, there is a crucial step in this—estate and succession planning to ensure our family inherits our assets without delays, hardship, or confusion. Yet, this aspect is often neglected due to the anxiety and discomfort arising from contemplating … Read more
In India, health insurance remains optional and the healthcare system is divided into public and private sector, with free healthcare services available only at government facilities under the public sector. Industry estimates reveal that the health insurance market is significantly underpenetrated, with nearly 40 million people lacking any health cover. Lack of awareness, affordability issues … Read more
I am a salaried worker in the private sector. I am interested in saving for my eight-year-old son. I am confused between ULIP and traditional insurance company plans. Please guide me. Please understand the most important principle of investing: never mix protection and investment needs and buy different products for each need separately. You should … Read more
NEW DELHI : India had 162 million demat accounts as of June, and 93 million SIP (systematic investment plan) accounts as of July—a strong indicator of increasing financialization in the country. Still, there are places where terms like “Sensex” or “Nifty” are foreign to people. Kargil, in the Union territory of Ladakh, over 200 kilometres … Read more