Archive for February, 2008

How to nominate in a life insurance policy

Don’t take this risk with insurance  Insurance is a risk cover – don’t risk the nomination part.  Most people name their beneficiaries when they buy the policy, and then never give the subject another thought. That could be a mistake. Good consultants recommend that you take the time to review your policies’ beneficiary designations periodically [...]

Insurance Policy illustration is a joke

Clients regularly ask for “How much will my investment become in 22 years?” Really, I have no answer…so this is how I have decided to react. Do you want a policy illustration or a knock on the head?    Now that I have to show you an illustration, I will. However that will have to be [...]

Over promising Unit linked insurance policy returns

Many clients, students and friends call back saying “This xyz person offerred me 36% returns on life insurance policies” is it possible? My answer has been “The fact that you are asking me shows you do not believe it”. After all you do not call me every day for every thing, do you? – is [...]

Financial planning for the young

You have just crossed your 23rd birthday, when you’ve gained the education and/or skills you need for the career you’ve chosen, and you’re earning money and learning how to handle it. Ok, ok you are not in your twenties but are in your thirties and have started looking at financial planning. Fine, this article will [...]

The Investor’s Guide to good financial health

If this sounds like the title of a book, well it is! I have collected a few of my articles – they may well be available on my blog and elsewhere that i have written – which means rediff.com, moneycontrol.com, and myiris.com. This book is a part of M3 – Msigma – as iris calls [...]

Insurance Mis-selling joke

A friend who works for a regulator ABROAD came to India to teach at arguably at the best 2 Business schools in India. As is customary his father took him to the bank to tie up some loose ends. The Branch Manager offerred him a Unit Linked Plan with a 40% assured return. Now here [...]