There is a raging debate on ULIPs. Article after article is being published in favour or against a ULIP. Since this is the last leg of the tax saving season, the pitch has become even more shrill.
There was recently an article on ValueResearch about choosing ELSS vs ULIPs and there are angry comments on the article to the extent of accusing the writer of taking sides and not presenting a true picture about ULIPs. Both the camps, for and against, have made their points and it is difficult to ignore either.
If you are not truly aware of what a ULIP today is, you may want to first read another post here.
Now, let’s come to the real issues with ULIPs. What’s wrong with a ULIP?