The best time to start saving is Now. The sooner you start saving, the better the chances are your plan value will have the sufficient amount you will need in the future. We generally have fewer expenses at the earlier stage of our life, however as we grow older we accumulate more responsibilities and accordingly expenses tend to rise, so it would be easier for us to meet those increased expenses if we start saving as early as possible. In addition, starting to save early in life creates a positive habit of saving first then spending whatever remains of disposable income.

It depends on your income, liabilities and dependents. Generally, it should be at least 10-15 times of your annual income

The biggest benefit of investment being linked to insurance is that the plan provides a protection advantage. In the event death or disability occurs (God forbid), your savings might not be adequate to meet the dreams you had for the future. Thankfully insurance helps with that; with Death or Disability benefits offered, this will help meet the real purpose of the plan: your dream.

Saving & Protection plans can be for the purpose of Education, Regular Savings, Wedding, or Retirement, and they offer a number of benefits, such as

• Long term Commitment: Encourages you to save consistently towards a future goal, be it a better education for your children, buying a house or starting a business, saving for your child or grandchild’s wedding or even saving towards your retirement. These plans also provide you with the flexibility to choose the mode of payment and frequency.
• Takaful Death Benefit: God forbids in case of death, the protection element in these plans ensures that your future goal you had set for your children is still met. In case you had selected a retirement plan, you can rest assured that a lump sum will be paid out to your family for financial security.
• Choice of Investment Strategy: Range of investment strategies are available that you can choose from based on your risk appetite.
• Indexation: Helps your savings be protected against inflation