Understanding Term Insurance: Term Insurance is a plain life insurance plan. It is the simplest and most fundamental death benefit plan without any money back or maturity benefits. The Term insurance product is designed for a specified term (between 5-30 years) and provides benefit to the beneficiary if the policyholder dies during the covered term.… Read More »
Buying a piece of land and building their first home is the biggest dream harboured by many Indians. So, when Prabhat told his mother that he was buying a plot of land, she was proud of him, something she did not show when he invested in the flat.
What is Layoff? Layoff and downsizing can be used interchangeably. It refers to the termination of an employee due to business reasons such as cutting costs and increasing profits, optimum utilization of resources etc. Layoffs are very common especially during economic turbulence or a recession. When a business slowdown occurs and the company goes through… Read More »
Does it make sense to reduce one burden by taking on another? This is the first question that would be top of mind when faced with the question of whether to refinance an existing home loan. Given the fact that a home loan is the biggest reason for cash outflow in most Indian households, this… Read More »
Neeraj, a middle class sales and marketing professional based in Pune, purchased a decent abode in a metropolitan by securing a home loan worth Rs. 24 Lakhs from a leading financier. Divided into easy monthly installments, Neeraj was reducing his liability quite comfortably. Being able to increase his bank balance to Rs.8 Lakh, Neeraj found… Read More »
Fixed deposits in banks are one of the most preferred investments by risk averse Indians who also look forward to earn a higher interest rate as compared to the normal savings account in the bank. Now these fixed deposits have another wonderful benefit to offer the customers and that is the provision to take a… Read More »
Anxiety, cheer, joy, worry, nerves, confusion, clarity, lack of clarity – these are the range of emotions that engulf us the moment we start thinking of buying our first home. Irrespective of our financial standing, a first home has a very special emotional place in our heart. Then, why should it be a cause for… Read More »
Today there are a plethora of options in personal loans being provided by various banks and other financial institutions. Though the exact eligibility criteria for availing such personal loans varies from bank to bank there are few common guidelines which most of the lenders follow when it comes to approving a personal loan in India. … Read More »
The supermarket may contain everything under one roof, but if you spend a little time comparing prices, you will find that local shops carry items of the same, or better quality, and at better prices. You’re also assured of freshness if you go to the market.
Home buyers are always looking for the best home they can buy with the resources and time available with them. Now, more than ever, real estate prices are subdued and buyers are again active in the market. Buying a home is the most exciting and at the same time, tedious task for people. While the… Read More »