Why SBI term insurance is my top financial priority
At 28, I thought financial planning meant chasing the next big thing—stocks, mutual funds, maybe even a plot of land someday. My evenings were spent scrolling through trading apps, dreaming of quick returns, while insurance was just a vague idea for “older people.” That changed when my best friend’s brother, Sameer, passed away unexpectedly at 34, leaving his young family with nothing but grief and unpaid bills. Watching them struggle flipped a switch in me. I realized that no investment matters if your family isn’t protected, and that’s why SBI Term Insurance became my top financial priority—before SIPs, FDs, or any stock market gamble. When I Thought Wealth Was All About Returns I used to believe financial success was about building wealth fast. My salary as a marketing executive in Mumbai was decent, so I poured money into mutual funds and dabbled in stocks, hoping to grow my savings. I’d splurge on gadgets or weekend trips, thinking I was living smart. Term insurance? It wasn’t e...