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Use Your First Salary Wisely- Buy Life Insurance

Receiving your first salary is a major milestone. Discover smart ways to use it to secure your financial future early.

Written by : Knowledge Centre Team

2025-11-05

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Looking at the message that your salary is credited to your account is one of the world’s greatest happiness. Receiving your first salary is special, as you see all those years of education and going through countless interviews finally pay off. It is a sign of your newfound financial freedom. By now, you have probably started planning the gifts you’ll buy, the places you’ll go, and fulfil all your desires.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first salary is the ideal starting point for long-term financial planning.

  • Buying insurance early ensures better coverage at lower premiums.

  • Budgeting and setting clear financial goals build a solid foundation.

  • Combining life insurance with smart investment instruments like ULIPs or mutual funds multiplies returns.

  • A contingency fund and disciplined expense tracking help you prepare for uncertainties.

  • Starting young offers a huge advantage in building wealth and securing your family's future.

Hold on, take a deep breath, and instead of impulsively spending your hard-earned money on partying and buying gifts, start thinking about making this new beginning worthwhile. But where do you start? You can invest your first salary in numerous ways that can ensure a safe and secure future, from mutual funds to savings accounts and a life insurance policy. Read on to find out what can be done.

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Start by Planning Your Budget and Setting Financial Goals

Budgeting your expenses is the most important thing to do after you get your first salary. Set limits on the amount you spend and decide a scope for savings. Once you have a budget in place, set long-term and short-term goals to divide your savings for maximum returns. Financial planning helps you secure your future and save for your life goals, be it creating a retirement corpus, saving for that big trip you’ve wanted to take, or buying a car for your family.

Where to Invest Your First Salary?

An essential component of a sound financial plan is life insurance. Investing your first salary in buying insurance can prove to be beneficial for the security of your loved ones in the long run. You can opt for a term insurance plan, which provides a large cover at an affordable premium.

You must remember that buying insurance early offers several benefits, including low premiums and an accelerated application process. Also, when purchased young, you are generally in good health, ensuring you get quick approval. Even if you haven’t set definite goals, investing some portion of your salary can ensure you are prepared for the uncertainties of life.

Building a strong financial foundation starts with protecting what matters most - your life and health. Here are some practical ways to begin with your very first income:

  • Buy Life and Illness Insurance: Before you start investing for your future, you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the uncertainties of the future. Invest in a long-term life insurance policy, typically, a life insurance policy that comes with built-in cover that protects you against critical illnesses and accidents. Small investments made in time can prove beneficial and save a significant amount of money in the future. Also, make provisions for medical emergencies and the associated costs. Choose a medical insurance plan that will cover you in case of an unexpected emergency.
    Along with cover against death and terminal illness, the iSelect Smart360 Term Plan by Canara HSBC Life Insurance offers a unique limited premium payment option, where you pay premiums for a limited time period but get an extended cover for longer. It is ideal for youngsters who are working and can pay regular premiums from their salaries now. They will remain covered for an extended period when they can no longer pay the premiums.

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  • Start Investing in Saving Instruments: Start a mutual fund investment, as it can get you competitive returns on your investment. Alternatively, you can also opt for a Unit-Linked Investment Plan, which invests one part of your premium to offer life cover, while the other part is invested in market-linked equity, debt, and balanced funds to help your money grow and you build a corpus by the time your policy reaches maturity.
    Additionally, ULIPs offer you the flexibility to switch between investment plans during the course of the premium payment term. Fund managers assigned to your ULIP Plan are responsible for managing your investment according to the fund type and investing in debt or equity instruments.

  • Multiply Earnings by Learning About Compounding: The biggest dilemma is often deciding on the right avenues for investment, and most new investors face it. It is advisable that you start slow by investing in a safe yet simple instrument like a fixed deposit. Fixed Deposits are simple to maintain and provide quick liquidity in case of urgent financial exigencies.
    The next step is to search for a lender that offers an attractive interest rate and absolute security for your savings. Here is how an FD investment works – Say, you invest ₹.25,000 in an FD at an interest of 7.35% for 1 year, you will get ₹.1,900 as interest at the end of your investment term. And if you choose to invest for 2 years instead, your interest will be ₹4,052, because your interest earnings of ₹1,900 will also be reinvested and added to the corpus of ₹25,000 in the second year.

  • Start an Emergency Fund: You never know what life has in store for you, especially in unprecedented times like we witness today. Emergencies come unannounced, and managing them becomes easy when you have backup, so it always pays to be prepared in advance. Keep aside a contingency fund that can cover your expenses for at least 3-6 months so you can meet such situations with less hassle.

  • Build a Habit of Tracking Your Expenses: One of the most overlooked aspects of financial wellness is staying aware of where your money goes. As you begin earning and spending, it's important to build the habit of tracking your daily and monthly expenses. This helps you understand your spending patterns and spot areas where you can save more.
    There are several tools available, from simple spreadsheets to budgeting apps, that make it easy to record and analyse your income and expenses. Over time, this practice gives you better control over your finances and helps you avoid unnecessary debt. Knowing where your money is going also ensures that you stick to your financial goals and avoid living paycheck to paycheck.

The Perfect Time To Start Investing is While You Are Young

The incidence of lifestyle diseases, infections, and ailments is increasing in the younger generation. Cases of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart problems are rapidly increasing in people in their 20s. Therefore, there is a greater need to be secure and keep provisions to ensure your family’s future is secure, too. Moreover, age is a major factor that dictates your insurance premiums. So, while you are young and healthy, you’ll be charged lower premiums. So, there is no reason for you not to invest in life insurance right away.

Conclusion

Your first salary is more than just a paycheck. It’s a milestone that marks the beginning of your financial journey. While it’s tempting to spend on immediate pleasures, making thoughtful decisions like buying life and health insurance, starting savings, and setting long-term goals can secure your future. Remember, the habits you build now will shape your financial health for years to come. Start early, plan wisely, and protect your tomorrow because a secure life starts with a single, smart step.

Disclaimer - This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. The views expressed in this blog are solely those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited or any affiliated entity. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the blog or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the blog for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. You should consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific circumstances before taking any action based on the content provided herein.

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