Can I own two term insurance policies?

Can I own two term insurance policies?

Can I buy an individual term life cover if my company already covers me under a group term life policy? Will there be a conflict between the two policies in terms of maximum sum assured? Will my nominee get a claim from both policies? – Name withheld on request The underwriting for individual term life … Read more

Is Aditya Birla’s new Income Suraksha Plan worth it? Exploring monthly income in term insurance

Is Aditya Birla's new Income Suraksha Plan worth it? Exploring monthly income in term insurance

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

Income tax return filing: Requirements of disclosure of assets owned by you in ITR

Income tax return filing: Requirements of disclosure of assets owned by you in ITR

ITR filing: The income tax department wants certain taxpayers to report various assets and liabilities to detect cases of disproportionate assets owned by a taxpayer compared to his known sources of income. The report can be divided into two parts: first, those taxpayers with incomes over 50 lakh rupees, and second, foreign assets owned by … Read more

I have lost a lot of money picking stocks, says PrimeInvestor co-founder Srikanth Meenakshi

I have lost a lot of money picking stocks, says PrimeInvestor co-founder Srikanth Meenakshi

In this conversation with Mint, Meenakshi shares insights about his investments and discusses the growth of fintech and its impact on mutual funds. What is your asset allocation? My portfolio looks something like this: 63% in equity, 30% in debt, 5% in cash for emergencies, and about 2% in real estate. I aim to maintain … Read more