Never Mix Insurance with Investment: Term Plan + Equity SIP vs Endowment ULIPs
Why traditional endowment plans yield poor 4-5% returns. How pairing pure Term Insurance with Equity Mutual Fund SIPs creates +₹40 Lakhs extra wealth over 20 years.
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Combining life insurance with wealth accumulation through endowment or traditional money-back policies results in high charges, low insurance cover, and subpar inflation-lagging returns.
The Term Plan + Equity SIP Advantage
Buying pure Term Insurance for high cover (₹1 Crore+) at low annual cost, while investing your remaining surplus into diversified equity index fund SIPs, typically delivers 3x higher wealth over 15 to 20 years.
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Last Reviewed: August 2026
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