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Can variable annuities in NPS be beneficial?

When NPS participants retire, they are required to invest 40% of their maturity corpus in an annuity that provides a lifetime pension. For many investors, this is the deciding factor that keeps some retail investors away from the NPS. That’s because annuity rates are low, and most individuals believe they can make higher returns by investing …

Lenders should not compel you to take insurance with a Home loan

The Finance Ministry recently penalized Public-sector Banks (PSBs) for improperly marketing products related to insurance. The Central Vigilance Commission has also warned against compelled insurance sales, claiming that the temptation of commissions from their sale might alter the overall quality of loans issued. While government bodies and its agencies are taking efforts to avoid mis-selling, customers …