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Plain-language articles to help you understand insurance, mutual funds and loans before you make a decision. Written by Bappaditya Nath for families and professionals in Garia, Sonarpur and across South Kolkata.
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Clear breakdown of old vs new tax regime, health insurance premium exemptions under Section 80D, and NPS benefits.
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Helpful Articles
A simple, practical way to estimate how much life insurance your family may need — and the common mistakes that leave families under-insured.
Read GuideBefore you buy health insurance, check the sum insured, waiting periods, room-rent limits and cashless network — not just the premium.
Read GuideThird-party insurance is mandatory, but comprehensive cover protects your own vehicle too. Here is how to compare them clearly.
Read GuideA monthly SIP helps you invest regularly towards long-term goals. Here is how it works, what it can and cannot do, and mistakes to avoid.
Read GuideBefore you take a loan, look beyond the headline interest rate. Here is what to check — and the mistakes that make borrowing expensive.
Read GuideA practical walkthrough of compounding, the 15x15x15 rule, inflation, step-up SIPs and goal tracking for working towards a ₹1 crore retirement corpus.
Read GuideAn objective comparison of SSY and mutual fund SIPs for a child’s higher education — lock-in tenure, interest rate vs market-linked growth, inflation and a hybrid strategy.
Read GuideThe difference between direct and regular mutual fund plans, DIY vs managed advisory, handholding during market corrections, rebalancing and AMFI registered distributor support.
Read GuideZero-Dep adds bumper-to-bumper protection by removing part depreciation from repair claims. Here is how it works, what it costs, and who needs it in Kolkata.
Read GuideA wrong IDV — too low or too high — either wastes premium or shortchanges you at claim time. Here is how to value your car correctly and avoid total-loss disputes.
Read GuideA lapsed policy can wipe out a 50% No Claim Bonus. Here is how the 90-day rule works, how to transfer NCB across insurers and vehicles, and how to avoid losing it.
Read GuideHow much health cover does a Kolkata family actually need? A comparison of individual and family-floater plans, medical inflation, restoration benefits and sizing rules of thumb.
Read GuideWaiting periods for pre-existing diseases cause more claim disputes than almost anything else. Here is how they work, why disclosure matters, and how porting protects your credits.
Read GuideRoom rent limits and co-payment clauses quietly shrink senior citizen claims. Here is how to read them, what proportional deduction does to a final bill, and what to look for instead.
Read GuideA family-focused guide to choosing HDFC ERGO health insurance in Kolkata — plan types, cashless hospitals, waiting periods, room-rent capping and local claim support.
Read GuideRenew your car or two-wheeler policy before expiry, protect and transfer your No Claim Bonus, choose the right IDV and add-ons, and find cashless garages across Garia, EM Bypass and South Kolkata.
Read GuideAn educational guide to Star Health insurance plans for Kolkata families — Star Comprehensive, Family Health Optima, Young Star, Senior Citizens Red Carpet, cashless hospitals, waiting periods and local claim support.
Read GuideAn educational comparison of pure term plans and traditional endowment plans across LIC, Max Life, HDFC Life and Tata AIA — with claim roadblocks and local Kolkata guidance.
Read GuideA practical comparison of LIC of India policy options and SBI Life term insurance for Kolkata families — sovereign guarantee, premiums, CSR, riders and local claim support.
Read GuideA clear walkthrough of the personal loan EMI formula with worked examples for ₹3 lakh, ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh, plus prepayment, CIBIL and disbursement guidance for Kolkata borrowers.
Read GuideThese guides are for general understanding only and do not constitute financial advice. Suitability depends on your individual circumstances. Book a free, no-obligation consultation with Bappaditya Nath for guidance tailored to your needs.
