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26-Oct-2019 | Mahavir Chopra
Build a health contingency fund to meet out-of-pocket medical expenses
The average senior citizen couple spends close to Rs 2 lakh on day-to-day health care expenditures every year
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22-Sep-2018 | Mahavir Chopra
Combine lump sum with monthly payout when buying a term insurance plan
In case the husband dies, the widow will be protected from unscrupulous agents who push people to buy products for fat commissions
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29-Apr-2018 | Mahavir Chopra
Has LTCG tipped the balance in favour of Ulips?
In a toss-up between mutual funds and Ulips, the latter seems to be gaining the edge
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11-Feb-2018 | Mahavir Chopra
Fighting cancer: These covers can protect your family from financial crisis
Ensure it pays out a percentage of the sum assured on at least two stages of cancer -early stage and major stage
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30-Dec-2017 | Mahavir Chopra
Tackle rising mediclaim premiums with lifestyle-based incentives
Buy top-up policies and wear fitness trackers. The latter will entitle you to discounts at the time of renewal
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22-Oct-2017 | Mahavir Chopra
Studying abroad? Buy adequate travel cover
Often, this mandatory requirement gets the least attention as buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease
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15-Jul-2017 | Mahavir Chopra
Portability can be tricky for older customers
The earlier in life you decide to port, the smoother the process is likely to be
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27-May-2017 | Mahavir Chopra
Claiming life insurance for a missing person
In case of a natural calamity or a terrorist attack, the claim settlement period can be waived off
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09-Jul-2016 | Mahavir Chopra
New home insurance plans are much better
Insurers cover the house on market value, and not on construction cost. They also don't insist on bills when giving the policy
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07-May-2016 | Mahavir Chopra
Ignorance shouldn't lead to claim rejection
Follow the criteria laid down by insurance companies to ensure that your claim gets honoured
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16-Apr-2016 | Mahavir Chopra
Health insurance for your parents: Myth and reality
Follow these steps diligently to ensure that there isn't any hardship when your parents fall ill
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19-Mar-2016 | Mahavir Chopra
Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?
While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future
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30-Jan-2016 | Mahavir Chopra
Higher sum insured better than restoration benefit
Compare premiums before you buy. A top-up cover works out cheaper in most cases
