๐๐ผ๐ป’๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ช ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ผ (๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐!)
Okay, let’s be real. In Singapore, we’re all a ๐ญ๐ช๐ต๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ bit ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ. We queue for the best chicken rice, and compare prices at NTUC and Sheng Siong, and we want to make sure we’re getting the best bang for our buck. When it comes to protecting ourselves and our families, simply buying insurance isn’t the ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ way. Instead of just buying policies, we need to shift our focus to crafting a ๐บฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ comprehensive portfolio of protection โ one that’s strategic, not just reactive.
Remember that time when Ah Bengโs flat caught fire? Luckily, he had basic HDB fire insurance, but all his newly renovated kitchen and his wifeโs precious collection of Hello Kitty figurines went up in smoke. Turns out, his insurance didn’t cover the ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ of his flat! That’s where a ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ portfolio comes in.
๐ญ. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๅฎ (๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐):
Most HDB owners have fire insurance, but it’s like having a basic Nokia 3310 when everyone else has a smartphone. Sure, it works, but it’s missing a lot of features. Does it cover the ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ of your flat? What about those limited-edition sneakers you queued for hours to buy? A ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ portfolio considers these specifics. It’s about protecting your ๅฎ โ your precious belongings and investments. And remember, prevention is better than cure.
๐ฎ. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐
Of course, your biggest ๅฎ treasure should be yourself! Especially if your income will be affected if anything happens to you. But first, let’s give merit where merit is due. There are so many government schemes that Singapore residents can tap into โ MediSave, CPF LIFE, Careshield Life, HPS, DPS… it’s like a buffet of benefits! ไธ็จ็ฝไธ็จ! It’s better to use it than not use! These should form the foundation of your smart ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ protection portfolio.
๐ฏ. ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Many insurance products bundle various protections together. There’s a good chance you may end up with duplicated benefits if you merely buy policies for the sake of buying, leaving you paying for coverage you don’t need. By focusing on a portfolio approach, you can cherry-pick the specific protections you require, avoiding unnecessary expenses on bundled extras. This allows you to allocate your resources more effectively, ensuring you’re paying for precisely what safeguards you, your family, and your assets.
๐ฏ. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐
๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ค๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ฒ:
Circumstances evolve. So should your insurance portfolio. Don’t just assume your current insurance policies are sufficient. ๐๐ข๐บ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฉ a little and understand the fine print. Are you paying for duplicate coverage? Are there gaps in your protection? And while youโre at it, do a proper risk assessment. What are you most worried about? Losing your job? Getting a critical illness? Knowing your risks is half the battle.
๐ฐ. ๐๐ผ๐ป’๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: Singaporeans are naturally good at investing. Weโre always looking for the next big thing, from property to stocks. A ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ protection portfolio acknowledges this. It’s not just about insurance; it’s about building wealth for your golden years. Think of insurance as your safety net, and investments as your rocket fuel. You need both to reach your financial goals. And remember, a ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ Singaporean is always planning for the future, not just living for today.
๐ฑ. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ป’๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ธ ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐:
Navigating the world of insurance and investments can be daunting. Don’t be shy to ask questions! Consult an independent financial advisor who can help you create a personalized ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ portfolio. They’re like your personal financial guru, guiding you through the maze of options and ensuring you’re getting the best value for your hard-earned Singapore dollars. And remember, a ๐ฌ๐ช๐ข๐ด๐ถ Singaporean never stops learning. Regularly review your portfolio and adjust it as needed. It’s a marathon, not a sprint!
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Published By:
Jonathan Low
Jonathan is a Chartered Financial Consultant with more than 17 years’ experience in the financial industry, He is an advocate of purposeful financial planning for young working professionals in Singapore to reclaim financial and time freedom over the really important things in life – relationships, aspirations, dreams, and dignity – by arranging available financial resources to around them.
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