It is important for NRIs to look ahead while living in present for their benefit. Hence, they need to be more organised with their lifestyles and be more pragmatic with their approaches. And similar to other communities the Indians based abroad should factor in consequences while loosening their purse strings as well. So, here are a few tips with which they can lead a stable life in the long term. Let us go through these one at a time.
Make PoA & Entrust It To A Trustworthy Person
As an NRI a person cannot be in India as and when a need arises, it is simply impossible. NRIs can only be in their homelands occasionally, at the most a month or 45 days. However, the Indians based abroad would be in possession of physical assets in India, like properties or a piece of land. So to manage the affairs of their assets properly, the NRIs need to have a Power of Attorney (PoA) in place. Then they should give the document to the ones whom they trust fully. This way NRIs won’t have to come to India frequently and also manage their assets without any hiccup through these proxies.
Spend But With Caution
These are uncertain times, and people should be prepared to face any outcome, however stressful they might be. As an NRI, the person has every chance to earn more than what he or she might be getting in their native places. But they need to be careful while spending as in future any emergency might crop up, job loss or an expensive illness. So, an NRI needs to be more prompt while shelling out the hard-earned income, manage financial documents for tax and investment convenience and, most importantly, appoint a financial expert who is more familiar with Indian market conditions.
Be Organised With Your Money
It is pertinent to be methodical with financial matters as NRIs are in no position to assess what the future has in store for them. In this endeavour, NRIs should manage and plan their taxes in both countries wisely. It is not a joke to miss out on tax payments or suppress revenue. So, pay taxes on time and be truthful while reporting the income. Then they should also keep a tab on their incomes and expenditures so that there are no financial calamities in future. Proper planning in terms of finance will help NRIs face any crisis in future as against a callous attitude towards the income they generate.
Opt For Insurance
NRIs would be well served by insurance policies of various types as these would provide them and their family with monetary assistance during harsh times. Choosing insurance is applicable in both countries as what works abroad will be of no use in the home countries. If they (NRIs) are planning to return to India in the near future, then it would be ideal to take insurance, especially medical, in India. Medical costs can be too stringent in this part of the world, and it won’t be a good idea to dip into one’s savings for the same. Last but not the least, go through the terms and conditions of the insurance policies thoroughly before choosing one.
