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structures, has made it imperative for people to plan their  income groups, as they convert the savings in the form of
         retirement well in advance.                          premiums into regular lifelong income. Moreover, most
                                                              retirement plans offer bonuses as well as loyalty additions
         Early retirement option –                            to boost the retirement fund corpus.
         Many people might not have the zeal to work till 60. The
         FIRE – Financial Independence, Retire Early phenomenon, Low on risk:
         is gaining popularity amongst the millennial and Gen Z  Retirement phase is different from the working years. The
         population. If retirement planning is done at an early age,  risk appetite drops and people tend to seek safer bets, which
         it creates the perfect opportunity to start one’s own  stands true even in their financial goals. With a savings pool
         venture. A survey done last year has shown that 67% of  that’s cautiously built, it’s paramount to utilise the fund
         Indians are contemplating early retirement, with some  wisely to cover the expenses, without losing money for
         considering it as young as 33 years of age.          market volatility.

         Tiding over untoward circumstances of life –         Disciplined approach:
         An emergency situation can come up unwarranted. A    It’s always best to start investing early and the same stands
         retirement fund will ensure the situation can be resolved  true for retirement planning as well. Along with an early
         with promptness and assurance.                       start, it’s best to be disciplined when it comes to paying
                                                              premiums. This will ensure the golden years have a steady
         Retirement planning is an undeniable facet of life and in  flow of money setting aside the stress that comes with
         order to make it financially viable, life insurance policies  fluctuating market rates.
         have  a  very  important  role  to  play.  The  common
         presumption is that life insurance offers a protective financial  Saving on tax:
         shield to the immediate family members, in case of an
         untimely demise of the policyholder. While that’s certainly  Life insurance plans provide various tax benefits under
                                                              Section 10 (10D) and Section 80C of the Income Tax Act,
         true, life insurance policies can also be great financial tools  1961. These benefits can help make the most of the
         to build an outstanding retirement corpus. These low-risk  retirement savings and at the same time lower the tax
         fund options are excellent for lowering tax and therefore  output considerably.
         suitable for goal-based savings, such as retirement.

                                                              It is always prudent to be financially independent and build
         Here’s how life insurance can help build             a safety net to bust any financial exigencies, if they may
         a retirement fund:                                   happen anytime.

         Regular income in retirement:                        So, plan today to make your tomorrow safe and secure with
         These plans can be suitable for people irrespective of the  a comprehensive retirement plan.


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