26/11/2023
๐๐ผ "Six Steps for Non-resident Indians to Determine and Review Their Term Insurance Needs" ๐ผ๐
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Are you an NRI seeking to protect the financial future of your loved ones? Determining and reviewing your term insurance needs is crucial! Follow these six steps to make informed decisions and ensure peace of mind. ๐ช
1๏ธโฃ Evaluate your Financial Responsibilities: Assess your current financial obligations, including loans, mortgages, and dependents. A term insurance coverage should be sufficient to fulfil these needs if the unexpected happens. ๐ฐ
2๏ธโฃ Set a Clear Budget: Determine your affordable premium amount so that your term insurance doesn't strain your finances. Balancing your budget ensures you don't compromise on other financial goals. ๐ต
3๏ธโฃ Research and Compare Policies: Explore different insurers in your country of residence and in India, to find suitable term policies.. Compare features, benefits, eligibility, claim settlement process, tax impact in your current country of residence (if any) and premium rates.
4๏ธโฃ Assess Policy Duration: Evaluate the coverage term based on your responsibilities and future plans. Typically, coverage until retirement or until loans are repaid is advisable. Choose a policy duration that aligns with your specific needs. โณ
5๏ธโฃ Consider Coverage Amount: Determine how much coverage you need by factoring in your financial liabilities, future goals, and inflation. Use the tools on the SEBI investor education website to calculate your term insurance needs.๐ธ
6๏ธโฃ Regularly Review and Update: Life is ever-changing, and so are your insurance needs. Don't forget to review your policy periodically (every 4-5 years) to ensure it still meets your requirements. Changes in income, family, or liabilities may necessitate adjustments. ๐
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๐ผ Taking these steps will empower you to navigate the complexities of term insurance as an NRI. Remember, your loved ones depend on you, regardless of your geographical location. Stay protected and leave no stone unturned! ๐
๐ค Let's secure a brighter future! ๐
25/03/2023
๐ข Is your mutual fund portfolio ready for the Finance Bill 2023 rollercoaster? Don't miss these critical tax changes! ๐
From April 1st, 2023, the taxation for "specified mutual funds, by whatever name called, of whose proceeds (๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ข๐ด๐ด๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต) 35% or less are invested in the equity shares of domestic companies" will undergo a big change. ๐ฑ
These funds include:
1๏ธโฃ Debt Funds
2๏ธโฃ International Fund of Funds
3๏ธโฃ Gold ETFs
๐ Previously, if you held these funds for at least 36 months, you were taxed at a long-term capital gain (LTCG) rate of 20% with indexation benefits. ๐ฐ
๐จ But, hold on! This is no longer the case! ๐จ
Starting April 1st, 2023, capital gains on these funds will be taxed at your marginal or slab rate, regardless of the holding period.
๐ค In simpler terms, if your income is taxed at the 30% tax slab, your gains will also be taxed at 30%. Effectively, the LTCG tax treatment of these funds has been replaced with the short-term capital gain (STCG) version.
๐ Here's an example: The taxation of debt funds will now be similar to the current taxation on a fixed deposit. ๐ผ
๐ง So, what can you do in light of these changes?
๐ก Remember that debt funds still provide safety (depending on the ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด of the underlying instruments in the fund), liquidity, and are an important part of your asset allocation. This hasn't changed! โ
๐ Keep aside an emergency fund of 6-12 months' expenses for short-term liquidity. This will ensure you're always prepared for unforeseen circumstances. ๐ง๏ธ
๐ฏ Maximize your EPF/VPF/PPF contributions for long-term goals. These investment options still offer attractive returns and tax benefits. ๐
โณLastly, wait for Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to come out with hybrid products investing more than 35% of their AUM in domestic equity. Though not ideal, this may help you navigate the new tax landscape more efficiently. ๐งญ
๐ Don't forget to share this post with friends and family who might be affected by these changes! Knowledge is power, and sharing is caring! ๐๐
25/01/2023
Buy it, hold it, SIP it.
Before you do that, you need to choose the active equity fund/d to invest in.
This post makes it easier to choose that fund. or does it?
24/01/2023
Mistakes in investing are common. All of us have committed one or more.
Do not repeat these mistakes.
โ Remember - Your money, your goals, your risk.
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10/01/2023
Salaried professionals face various financial risks.
This post discusses ๐ such financial risks and the
steps you can take to counter and mitigate them.
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09/01/2023
Your Will ensures that your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets are carried out after your death.
This post shows you how to write your will and testament in 8 steps.
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05/01/2023
Finance is personal. โค๏ธ
Personal finance has different aspects requiring your attention.
Pay attention. Don't ignore them.๐
04/01/2023
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆNot everyone needs term insurance.
Under or over-insurance could mean lower coverage than required or
paying higher premium for a longer period of time than required.
๐ขThis post helps you decide if you need term insurance. If you do, it enables you to calculate the term insurance cover required to protect your nominee/family.
16/12/2022
Reading a debt fund factsheet is not a fun task. ๐๐ญ๐ญ
Deciphering the key information from the data crammed into a single page makes searching the web for "best debt funds" a far easier option.
However, that would be a folly since it's your money, your risk and part of your asset allocation.
This post helps you identify the key information to look for in a debt fund factsheet.
How To Analyse A Debt Fund Factsheet - Begin Financial
Analysing a debt fund factsheet allows you understand the fund's portfolio, the credit rating, the risk undertaken as well as the yield to maturity that can be expected.
17/05/2020
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐'๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต.
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