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Buy Your Dream Home

Life during the pandemic has stoked fears among people in various industries. The real estate sector has been on the news for its low price; however, as someone looking for a perfect time to buy a house, I was caught up in uncertainty. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Outlook Money for coming up with a useful buyer’s checklist and showing us the offers and discounts available in the market for the festive season. Without any doubt, it has been and will be beneficial for us, as we had no clear picture of the authenticity of schemes that are provided.

Maria Jaiswal, Mumbai

Costly Covers, Better Care

Just as mentioned in the article, even I (a policyholder) was left wondering about the fate of my claims. IRDAI’s announcement to make it mandatory for all general and health insurers to offer standardised products came as a sigh of relief. However, thanks for highlighting the chance of a high price tag because of this wide coverage now offered.

Gloria Rose, Chennai

On The Path Of Recovery

The future of the startup ecosystem holds a lot of potential. It was great to hear the industry is witnessing a gradual recovery after the downfall where it was left cash-starved. I was planning to enroll my niece in online classes, and it looks like Unacademy, BYJus are doing a great business out there with fat funds.

Urmila Pandey, Bangalore

The Art Of Investing Through SIP

It is very important to remind investors that in volatile markets, one generally gets the opportunity to accumulate equities at a lower level, which proves to be beneficial over a complete market cycle. I am glad this message is conveyed in this article in a very lucid form.

Pramit Das, Kolkata

Protection Quotient

Being a mother, I couldn’t resist but share my feedback here. We are often busy with so much work that we forget to pay heed to necessary customised insurance policies for our health and life. Thank you for providing a list of women-specific insurance plans, which take care of pregnancy, maternity, and complications like fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and breast cancer. Modern women wear both homemaker and breadwinner’s hats. It elevates their stress and anxiety levels. Therefore, apart from wellness and a balanced diet, the right healthcare policy is a must.

Aarti Viswanath, Bangalore

MSMEs Struggle To Stay Alive

The article was quite an insightful one. I was flabbergasted on learning how the backbone of the economy is still struggling to survive. What added to the injury was how this distress could lead to numerous job losses. Even though it is mentioned that the relief measures might take time to provide any fruitful results, I can only hope that proper risk covers are available in the market for a smooth revival.

Soumyadeep Ghosh, Kolkata

Divide On Digital Transaction

This story is worth a read considering the high usage of digital transactions. It was profoundly informative as I learned the reason behind Paytm’s imposition of a 2 per cent fee on amounts added to e-wallets. It is undoubtedly the time to wait and watch what the government has to decide on this matter.

Prajyukta Sharma, Mumbai

Sun Always Shines After The Storm

I am a regular reader of Outlook Money, and I thoroughly follow My Plan. It is good to read different case studies and learn about people’s financial strategies. Such roadmaps can help many who are bewildered by market noise.

Trisha Sanyal, Mumbai

An Opportune Moment To Invest In Pharma Stocks

It was a new context for me; hence I would like to thank you for shedding light on this subject. I will now learn more about the pharma fund, given the sector is shining and promising great returns.

Balaka Guha, Kolkata

Tweaks In Health Cover

I could associate with Anand Tripathi’s story, as recently I had to go through a similar nightmare. The regulator’s decision to introduce new changes like claims being settled or rejected within a set deadline is a welcome one. Also, I agree with what the author has to say regarding how suppression can lead to refusal of cover.

Pramit Das, Kolkata

Blueprint For Mature Investors

Valuable suggestions from experts are a huge benefit, especially with factors like how my capital will give me the freedom to live a comfortable retired life. Capital preservation will always be a priority irrespective of age. My brother is a first-time investor, and I believe this column will provide him the required awareness.

Malini Tiwari, Bangalore

Save, Invest And Prosper

Looking forward to such intriguing conversations that focus on creating awareness of our finances. Knowing how to make the best use of our money and wise financial decisions are essential.

Sumaiya Sultana, Delhi

Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket

I am a big fan of Ritabhari Chakraborty and her work. Therefore, learning about how she handles her finance and prefers conventional wisdom and safe investment is interesting. I found the cornerstone of the story commendable and enlightening - how she financially sailed through the lockdown.

Aisha Majumder, Delhi