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A Deep-Dive into Rising Health Insurance Premiums (Part 1) – Insurance Providers
News reports say health insurance premiums are increasing by 40% to 70% in 2025 for Malaysians. What's going on and why? This is Part 1 in our series about Rising Health Insurance Premiums. As reported [...]
2024 May Market Outlook & Review
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6 Stoic Principles to Help With Your Personal Finances
Hold up, can ancient philosophy really help us with our personal finances? Have you ever looked at philosophy as a subject, and wondered, "Are these even useful to [...]
Estate Planning in Malaysia: Preserving Wealth and Securing Your Family’s Future
Take steps to protect the future of your family right now with this simple guide to estate planning. Estate planning is a crucial process for individuals and families [...]
Market Overview May 2024
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Luno Malaysia adds Chainlink and Uniswap to Crypto Offerings
Regulated crypto exchange Luno has added Chainlink ($LINK) and Uniswap ($UNI) to be traded in Malaysia starting Jun 21, 2022. Two new crypto assets Chainlink ($LINK) and Uniswap ($UNI) are now available on [...]
Malaysia’s Poverty Line Income Revised
DOSM released a newly revised poverty line income (PLI) for 2019. Learn what has changed from the previous PLI in 2016. The national poverty line income (PLI) have [...]
Top Glove and Bursa Malaysia Resumes Normal Trading After Disruption
In an unexpected day, the United States banned Top Glove disposable medical grade gloves from being imported to US and Bursa Malaysia ground to a halt. Learn the [...]
Bank Negara Malaysia Reduces OPR to 1.75%
Bank Negara Malaysia in July announced the new OPR rate reduction to the lowest ever 1.75%. What does this mean for Malaysians and our economy? Bank Negara Malaysia [...]
SC Cautions Against Using Illegal Cryptocurrency ATMs
There are now thousands of cryptocurrency ATMs around the world. The question is are crypto ATMs legal in Malaysia? What does the Securities Commission Malaysia say about crypto [...]
Popular Articles
AirAsia Asean Pass Review
Is the newly launched AirAsia Asean Pass worthwhile? Let's take a look. Information based on AirAsia website. E&OE. Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore Overview You purchase beforehand credits to [...]
How to Defer Your PTPTN Repayment
The deadline for updating your PTPTN loan repayment info is on July 25, 2018. Do you qualify for PTPTN loan exemption or repayment deferment? Do you qualify for the new repayment deferment if you are [...]
Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges in 2018
Bitcoin is again on an uptrend. Are you new to cryptocurrency? Looking to explore other crypto exchanges? Find out what are the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The original version of this article by [...]
How to Smell a Scam
With scammers improving old tactics with new ideas to target our vulnerabilities, how do we protect ourselves? What are ways we can recognize a scam and what should we do if we realize we are [...]
What Do You Think I Do?
Last night a friend told me that he had read my site. "But what exactly is it that you do?" he asked? Updated: Oct 17, 2016 In short, I help people grow towards financial independence. [...]
Personal Finances
How to Prepare Your Children for Their Retirement
Parents, let's prepare your children for their retirement. It is fascinating to imagine a future where our children confidently enter adulthood with established, secure retirement plans. As parents or caregivers, we can make this vision [...]
3 Faktor Perancangan Kewangan Individu Tidak Berjaya
Perancangan kewangan yang tidak berjaya mampu membelenggu hidup jika tiada sebarang langkah diambil untuk mengelakkannya. Ketahui faktor yang menyebabkan perancangan kewangan seseorang tidak berjaya Perancangan kewangan yang berkesan memerlukan kefahaman dan kesediaan yang tinggi untuk [...]
6 Tell-tale Signs to Gauge the Current Housing Market
Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, understanding the housing market is crucial for individuals looking to make smart financial decisions. For potential homebuyers, understanding the market is key to balancing financial security, family needs, [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Polisi Hayat dan Perubatan Pertama Anda
Soalan yang biasa didengari dalam proses mendapatkan polisi perlindungan pertama selalunya adalah, "Apakah yang sebenarnya diperlukan dalam polisi?", "Berapa sepatutnya saya bayar?", "Penting sangatkah perlindungan?", "Kalau tak mampu macam mana?". (English Version) Sebelum membeli [...]
5 Life Reasons for an Estate Planning Review
Your estate planning is part of your financial well-being. What life scenarios can affect your estate planning in Malaysia? Don't risk leaving it until it's too late! When should you go through [...]
How to Tidy Up Your Finances in 2019
With a new year upon us, many families are prepared to welcome the new year and "spring-cleaning" the home is a priority. Cleaning tasks include wiping away dust and dirt, throwing away no longer needed stuff, [...]
Investing
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make Use of a Company’s Annual Report
Banish confusion! Reading company annual reports is not the same once you know what to look for. Sometimes, investments are total mysteries to us. They capture our attention and imagination. But once we get down [...]
The Intersection of Technology and Personal Finance: A Malaysian Perspective
Jump onto the fintech bandwagon and let its infinite possibilities fuel your financial growth. In Malaysia, like elsewhere globally, the fusion of technology and personal finance has experienced a seismic shift. The advent of fintech [...]
2024 April Market Outlook
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