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A stepwise guide to building wealth

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  Many aspire to acquire the desired wealth in order to lead a life full of financial freedom. However, the common misconception associated with wealth accumulation  is that it is only achievable for the rich. This is not true. Everyone has a chance to accumulate wealth. It may seems difficult right now, but with the proper steps, you will be able to save enough to lead the lifestyle you have dreamed of. Read further to know the following steps to kickstart your wealth building journey. Update your budget The first step to building wealth is to understand how you are spending your money, what you are spending on and your overall budget. This will give you a better idea about the proportion of income that you spend or save on a regular basis. Things that you need to keep a look out for are fixed expenses such as loans, mortgage, rent, etc. You may also want to reduce expenses that may not be necessary. By figuring out your budget, you can decide on how much you wish to add to s...

5 things you can consider when buying a health insurance policy

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  Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of diseases as well as the cost of the medical treatments. To ensure you do not succumb to financial strains while trying to pay for the medical expenses, it is important to opt for a good health insurance policy with extensive coverage. Since there are so many options available to choose from, we have come up with 5 important things you can consider when selecting a health insurance policy to help narrow down your list. Read further to know more.     Types of coverage offered: The first thing you must keep in mind when looking for a health insurance policy is the kind of coverage being offered to you. Not only that, you must also take note of the exclusions mentioned under the policy. It is important to conduct thorough research before opting for a health insurance plan. This way you will be able to opt for a policy that fits all your requirements. Being unaware of the inclusions and exclusions...

How a term insurance plan can help secure your future

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  We live in a quick-paced world, where there are endless conceivable outcomes as well as unforeseen circumstances. New financial choices have made way for many individuals to gain the desired wealth. However, with the rising inflation and volatile situations, it is imperative to prioritize one’s family’s safety by creating a financial backup that can be beneficial in the long run. A term insurance plan is the most effective way to give monetary assistance to your family, especially those financially dependent on you. This term life insurance plan will keep you secured, even in the event of an unfortunate mishap. Additionally, it provides your family with monetary assistance in the event of your untimely demise. Listed below are the reasons how this plan can help secure the future for your family and you: Financially protects your family This is one of the excellent highlights of the term insurance plan. The responsibility of providing financial security to your family falls o...

How to create a financial net for you and your family’s safety?

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  Dealing with unforeseen circumstances can be hard, especially when it affects you and your family financially. Being the earner of your family puts you in a precarious situation, as your family could be left in a lurch financially in your absence. This is why it is essential to provide your family the financial protection it needs. This can be done by creating a financial net to ensure their safety from unpredictable mishaps. There are many ways that you can do this, and, listed below are a few of them which can help you in giving a proper direction on how to begin: Create an emergency fund: We are always advised to save a certain amount of money from our income for a rainy day. The main reason behind this is to have enough money for emergencies. The emergency could be of any kind, but having substantial savings to help cope with the cost of that emergency can be relieving. For example, Linda, 35, has been working as a software engineer for more than 8 years. She routinely se...

Investment or insurance, which is better when it comes to being future-ready?

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  When it comes to managing personal finance, two important factors need to be considered: investments and insurance. Investment is one way to grow your savings (with the investors making the right investment choices); insurance can help protect your current income. Investment seems to be an interesting topic to discuss for hours, with its future benefits and the hope it brings along. Investment and insurance both play an important role in setting financial goals and making your future ready. Here's why. Planning future events with insurance We all know that nothing is more important than good health and the wellbeing of ourselves and our families. However, life is not predictable. Keeping a positive outlook towards life is essential but ignoring the uncertainties of life is not the best way to be future-ready. This is where insurance plans become essential. In simple words, insurance provides financial protection against unforeseen events. When you buy the right insurance p...

Most frequently asked questions about insurance savings plans

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Many doubts seem to pop up in our minds when we think of buying an insurance plan .  The features of different policies offering different benefits can make the process even more confusing. This article attempts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about insurance savings plan to help an individual make the right choice. How do I know if I need an insurance savings plan? Insurance saving plan is a necessity to achieve mid to long term financial goals. An insurance savings plan is the way of investing funds over time to ensure that the accumulated wealth can be used to achieve bigger goals in life. Some insurance savings plan comes with monthly benefits whereby the policy pays out lump sum cash. This is good for someone who needs extra cash to ease financial burdens on a monthly basis. Alternatively, this monthly cash benefits can also be accumulated to get annual interests and added to the maturity payout at the end of the policy term.   Some of th...

Why do you need critical illness insurance in Singapore in your 20s?

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  At the age of 20, when an individual is at the peak of their health, there seems to be hardly any need for critical illness insurance . However, in reality, having a critical illness insurance plan is a smart choice that one can make. Critical illness can strike anyone at any age.  At the age of 20 when life is filled with aspiration and dreams, stumbling upon a critical illness can throw your entire life off the track. Having a critical illness insurance plan provides a peace of mind knowing that  financial burden can be minimized in times of medical emergencies. Therefore, it is never too early to get yourself covered.  Towards better financial planning Reports have shown that an average Singaporean lives a longer life but the majority of the time is spent in ill health as compared with about 30 years ago . Another report from The Straits Times highlighted the increase in the number of cancer patients in Singapore every year. These reports not only highlighte...