LIFE INSURANCE
"If there is anyone dependent on your income - parents, children, relatives - you need life insurance."
-Suze Orman
Why do I need Life insurance?
This is the most important aspect of life insurance that one needs to factor in. Your family is dependent on you even after you’re gone and you certainly don’t want to let them down. Whether it’s for replacing lost income, paying for your child’s education or making sure your spouse get the much-needed financial security, life insurance could save the day for your surviving dependents.
You don’t want your family to deal with financial liabilities during a crisis. Any outstanding debt-a home loan, auto loan, personal loan, or a loan on credit cards will be taken care of if you happen to buy the right life insurance policy.
Since it is an instrument that keeps you invested in the long term, it would help you achieve your long-term goals such as buying a home or planning your retirement. It also provides you with diverse investment options that come along with different types of policies.
Some policies are tied to certain investment products that pay dividends based on their performance. If you are opting for an investment-linked policy, be sure to read the fine print to be fully aware of the potential risks and returns.
You could save taxes with insurance policies irrespective of what plan you buy. The premium you pay on an insurance policy is eligible for a maximum tax benefit of Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C and for tax-free proceeds on death/maturity under Section 10 (D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
You could save taxes with insurance policies irrespective of what plan you buy. The premium you pay on an insurance policy is eligible for a maximum tax benefit of Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C and for tax-free proceeds on death/maturity under Section 10 (D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.