Those who have an insurance policy need to check its clauses to determine if it covers home care treatment, advises Bindisha Sarang.
The pandemic should force you to take a hard look at the downside risks that could jeopardise your finances.
'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'
Despite the Sensex's 74 per cent run-up over the past year, the Indian equity market could still reward investors if the expected revival in earnings materialises, according to market experts. Returns during the coming year are more likely to be in line with longer-term trends (the Sensex's five-year return is around 14 per cent). Several factors are expected to aid the market's performance this year.
You can increase or reduce the sum assured of a term cover, depending on changes in your overall liability, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Investors should keep updating their personal and bank details with fund houses. They should also opt for the auto-pay facility so that the dividend proceeds get credited into their account directly, advises Bindisha Sarang.
'It is a good match for those aged 25-30, who have just started working and need a basic product.'
EPF allows partial withdrawal to meet situations like house construction, medical emergency, and so on.
To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.
'You should always maintain an allocation to gold as it has the ability to counterbalance any correction in the equity market.'
Investors must, however, be prepared for volatility in ELSS, cautions Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Under Section 80D, you can avail of deduction on payment made towards preventive health check-ups.
The BSE Midcap and the Small-cap Index have run up 25.3 per cent and 31.3 per cent respectively over the past year. Valuations are no longer cheap, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.
There are, however, a few aspects to factor in before considering G-Secs as an investment option, advises Bindisha Sarang.
'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'
Stick to low-cost ULIPs launched in the past few years. Go with an insurer with a good investment team and solid track record of long-term returns, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Retail investors may safely invest in shorter-duration funds, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
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