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Source: Live Mint Why are health insurance policies sold by banks, or the likes of Paytm and PhonePe, much cheaper? How do these plans work? Are there any potential drawbacks one should be aware of? —Name withheld on request Health insurance plans offered by banks or mobile apps are often cheaper because they are typically…
Source: Live Mint If you are using UPI Lite for small-value transactions, then there is good news for you. Starting October 31, you will be able to use auto top-up option for reloading the amount of your choice in your UPI Lite account. By issuing a circular dated August 27, the National Payments Corporation of…
Source: Live Mint “Which mutual fund should I invest in?” It must have been the 20th time my sister had called to ask me this. As usual, I tried explaining the basics but was quickly interrupted this time. “Don’t waste my time, just tell me where most people are investing.” This was understandable. She had…
Source: Live Mint Do you have multiple loans to repay and worry that settling them all will take a long time? While there are several strategies for managing debt, one option is to use a new personal loan to pay off existing ones. Although this approach may seem risky, and some might warn against it…
Source: Live Mint A HUF consisted of a father, his wife and their son. The wife passed away in 2010, but the HUF continued with the father and son as members. Differences arose between the father and the son. The son was allotted specific properties and separated himself from the HUF. No order was sought…
Source: Live Mint Despite the perennial rent versus buy conundrum, owning a roof over one’s head is by far the principal dream of all individuals. Given the upward trajectory of housing prices in India, a bank auction of distressed properties provides a unique window to purchase a property at a discount of up to 30%…
Source: Live Mint Tata AIG General Insurance has withdrawn its ‘Medicare Protect Plan’ with effect from September 5. The move will not impact customers who have to renew their policies within 90 days from the date of the withdrawal of the product. Tata joins SBI and HDFC Ergo, which announced withdrawal of its health insurance…
Source: Live Mint Many investors are comfortable with equity and channel their surplus funds into real estate to gain the twin benefits of appreciation and rental income on such property. On the other hand, some people do not prefer to invest in a house for personal use and instead opt to pay rent for their…
Source: Live Mint “I couldn’t breathe from one side of the nose. The surgery would have cost me S$17,000 in Singapore (nearly ₹10 lakh). When I discussed the issue with a doctor in India based in Bhopal, he told me he would do it for ₹50,000,” he says.“Even though I had a private health plan…
Source: Live Mint Blue-chip stocks vs SME IPOs: Amid the growing excitement surrounding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), investors are increasingly drawn to the high-growth potential these offerings present. SME IPOs have recently captured significant attention due to their substantial listing day gains. When evaluating investment options for long-term growth, choosing…
