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4 Tips to Choose a Term Plan Policy

We are always told to be an optimist in life, but there are some rare instances where preparing for the worst possible can benefit you. Getting enrolled in a term plan is one such instance. One can never plan for the emergencies and severe eventualities that life throws your way . However, you can  always be prepared  so that your family is not left financially insecure.   There are numerous term plans on offer in the market, which is why before buying a   t erm insurance policy   you should be careful about the  following points.   What is the Value for Your Life?   Term insurance is primarily bought to safeguard the financial status of your family in case of any eventualities.  This means the sum assured of  the term plan is the financial value of your life. I nsurance providers arrive at this value by using different parameters such as your age, presence of any pre-existing disease, your premium amount etc. Howeve...

Should I transfer my UK pension to a QROPS or a SIPP?

Working in the United Kingdom has several benefits like better work-life balance, work pay, and work opportunities. In the UK, there are different types of pension and retirement benefits that you may get. Many people work abroad, but for their retirement return to India. While the lifestyle of the UK is appealing, India is where their heart is. If you are someone who plans to move to India after retiring then, you must figure a way to bring home the pension that you are entitled to, isn’t it? Let’s find out how:    You have two ways to transfer your UK pension account  into  term plans :   To a  QROPS  (Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme) in your new country of origin    SIPP (usually used by non-UK residents and ex-pats)    But which one is the right one and what are their benefits, it’s time to find out:  Up until now,  QROPS  was seen as the better option amongst the two, ...