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Insurance is not INVESTMENT! Part I

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                         Most of us fail to understand the fundamental purpose of life insurance. We are made to believe that insurance is saving or worse in most cases an investment. However, the whole idea of insurance is to cover the  risk of  loss. In simple terms, insurance is a financial backup for the family highly dependent on their breadwinner. To make it even simpler, let me give you an example as to how insurance should be looked at - You buy a two-wheeler or car and get it insured - what happens here? Your car is insured for a specific amount and in case of any loss/damage to your vehicle; the insurer will pay you, post the inspection and only for the quantum of damage . Wonder how would you feel if anybody asks you - "What is the return I will get for the premium I paid on my motor vehicle ". Won't it sound ridiculous?              The more we talk to people...

Life Insurance Policies & 80C Savings

This is the time of the year when fortunate of us would be running to save taxes us 80C. Fortunate because we don't have a home loan and hence we don't "Save Taxes" under 80C.  We will soon have our smartphones throwing up adds like  - " Save 46,500 in Taxes this year " blah blah... not only that we will also our Dad's/Mom's/Uncle's friends who will call up to say that we can a buy a "Money Back Guaranteed Plan" to  save taxes and insurance our life and get "smart" guaranteed returns on our investment and plan our retirements and oh my what and all they will not tell you until you s**k up..  This year Droplet is going to try to make it different and of course we need your Patience and Attention so that we can help you.  Read our Blog  here  and enlighten yourself.  For any financial Planning queries, Please contact Droplet Advisory @861 017 2018/824 836 9621 or write an email to us at dropletadvisory@gmail.com ...