Friday, 10 March 2017

Tips to get the best deal on car loan

A loan is probably the easiest way to make big purchases. Financial institutions or banks provide you with a lump sum amount and you repay it with small monthly instalments. It is the only way, a salaried individual can dream of owning a house, a car, and a high end mobile phone, for that matter.


A car loan is by far the most popular of all the loans available. Only because of easy availability of such loans, a middle class individual is now able to afford a four wheeler. However, with various providers, finding a best deal on it can be overwhelming. We have listed down a few tips to help you avail the best deal on car loan. Read on!

Negotiate with the car dealer:

We were talking about bringing down the loan rate, right? So, how does the car dealing came into the picture? Well, it is the most overlooked factor, but negotiating the car price is the best way to bring down the cost of a loan. Approach multiple dealers, look for discounts and offers and buy the one with the cheapest price (without compromising on your priorities, of course). The lesser the price, the lower will be the loan amount needed.

Shop around:

Just like you shop around for mobile phones, car and other purchases, do the same to avail the best deal on your bank loan as well. Do not just blindly go with the bank that your car dealer has a tie up with. Look for other options. Research and talk to different banks. Go for the one that best suits your needs and budgets.

Keep your credit reports in check:


Any previous record of failing to repay bills or loans will land you in trouble. Ensure that you have a positive credit profile. 

Thursday, 9 March 2017

A Term Life Insurance Plan, For the Love of Family

Your responsibility towards your family does not end with your life. If you are the only source of income in your family, you need to be doubly vigilant about how they are to survive without you.
A term life insurance plan is the most economical way to safeguard your family against a financial crisis, in case of your untimely demise. This is the most basic type of policy provided by insurance companies. It offers a lump sum amount of money to your nominee in the event of your death and clears off all your existing loans and debts.

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Moreover, some companies offer an additional sum in the case of insured’s accidental death. Certain insurance providers also give supplementary income, if the insured loses his/her regular salary due to an accidental disability or a critical illness.
Browse below to find the best term insurance plans in India:

Policy
Key Features
Aegon Life iTerm Insurance Plan
Ø  Entry Age- Min 18 years, Max 65 years
Ø  Policy Term- Min 5 years, Max 40 years (Up to 75 years)
Ø  Pays critical illness and accidental death benefits
Max Life Online Term Plan
Ø  Entry Age- Min 18 years, Max 60 years
Ø  Policy Term- Min 10 years, Max 35 years
Ø  Pays critical illness, accidental disability and accidental death benefits
Bharti AXA eProtect Plan
Ø  Entry Age- Min 10 years, Max 65 years
Ø  Policy Term- Min 10 years, Max 30 years
Ø  Pays accidental death benefits
ICICIPru iProtect Smart Plan
Ø  Entry Age- Min 18 years, Max 65 years
Ø  Policy Term- Min 5 years, Max 20 years
Ø  Pays accidental death benefits
SBI Life eShield Plan
Ø  Entry Age- Min 18 years, Max 65 years
Ø  Policy Term- Min 5 years, Max 30 years
Ø  Pays accidental death benefits


This is the least expensive policy of all, requiring you to pay very less premium. However, the company does not pay you anything if you survive the term.