A friend sent me a long list of life insurance policies that he had. It was only long – and literally carried no weight. None of the life insurance was bought because he needed insurance. The people who sold him policies were his doctor’s wife, his wife’s aunt, a colleague, a bank Relationship manager – […]

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Some of the dreaded questions that this gen asks is so scary…. 1. What do you do? (in the last 30-40 years it has got scary) 2. What is your educational qualification? 3. Where do you live? (location: Country including PinCode)  and 4. What car do you drive? Frankly there is a big mafia out […]

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As usual, I do not have an answer. However I can lead you to the definition of “Irrational Exuberance”…I hope at least some of you know its association with Alan Greenspan! Well this is what it means: When all people believe that: •    The reward will outweigh the risk •    This time it will be […]

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I am not writing one more word on should you buy a UL or a MF product. Enough has been written in the world about this, right. I was just trying to see how both the regulators are looking at the products. 1. ULIP sellers can make a policy illustration: It is mandatory that the […]

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A friend called in to say ‘Subra even if one reader can start saying “I s…..d up and have made investment mistakes’ instead of saying the following: a. my aunt is an agent so I took a policy b. my father asked me to buy a house c. my relationship manager CHURNED my mutual fund […]

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I think it is much easier to remain healthy, but far more complicated to look after your wealth. Of course I am assuming that people do not buy every vitamin pill, curative pill, magic dye…..and make a mess. If you just eat simple food, do some exercises, sleep well,…you will normally lead a healthy life. […]

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No, sorry you will not find the answer here. I do not want to join the cacophony out there. However I have found the following types of answers: 1. I do not know what to do, so no comments. 2. I will do what the big boys are doing. Pssst…do you know what the big […]

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