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6 Finances and Investments Resources for Young Malaysians
Resources to help Malaysian youngsters take the next step in taking charge of their own financial journey. "Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom", by the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. In today's world of near-limitless knowledge, it [...]
Market Overview June 2024
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6 Tips to Create a Realistic Budget for Hari Raya Aidiladha Celebrations
Preparing for Hari Raya Aidiladha? Learn how to create a realistic budget to have a wonderful celebration without splurging your wallet! It is that time of the year [...]
2024 June Market Outlook
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6 Options for the 10,160 Who Didn’t Show Up For SPM
While troubling, life does not end when you fail your SPM or fail to sit for your SPM. Learn about your options. Entering the workforce has become gradually [...]
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Nearly 1 in 2 Malaysians Do Not Plan to Leave Their Jobs Anytime Soon Despite Feeling ‘Underpaid’
In a recent survey on income satisfaction of over 1,000 Malaysian adults, we found that nearly 1 in 2 Malaysians have no plans to leave their jobs anytime soon despite feeling 'underpaid'. According to a [...]
How to Apply for PENJANA RM300 Financial Aid for Single Mothers
Among the PENJANA incentives announced by our Prime Minister is a one-off RM300 financial aid to single mothers (BKIT). Learn how to qualify and apply for this aid. [...]
The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Chickens
Oh no, not another article on the pandemic. But today we are taking an interesting look at an how the pandemic and movement control order is affecting chickens [...]
How is the Pandemic and China Changing the Face of e-Commerce
How is the e-Commerce industry impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and how can it bounce back in the new normal? How influential is China in changing the [...]
What’s for Consumers in the Latest Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik
Malaysian have been taking to social media to complain about extremely high electricity bills multiple times above normal charges. To help lessen the burden, government introduced the [...]
Popular Articles
5 Bad Financial Advice that Makes You Poorer
Have you ever blindly trusted and implemented a piece of financial advice, and faced a negative outcome? Here are some tips to help you sort out the good from the bad, or at least trigger [...]
How Much Does It Cost to Die?
How much does it cost to die in Malaysia? What are the costs involved in your passing? Final costs include funeral expenses, estate administration expenses, taxes, etc. Plan ahead and do not burden your family [...]
Great Eastern’s Great 110 Legacy Review
Review for Great Eastern’s Great 110 Legacy which was launched in June 2018 celebrating Great Eastern’s 110th anniversary in Malaysia. Create a legacy and provide for for your family while confidently embracing all of life’s [...]
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 [...]
5 Reasons Credit Cards are Better than Cash
We look at a few good reasons to consider using a credit card instead of cash as the war on cash continues. Do make sure though that you pay off your credit card balance in [...]
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
Preparing Your Evacuation Box
If you suddenly have to leave home for good in a hurry, do you have your irreplaceable documents prepared? In the unexpected face of an unforeseen disaster, would you and your family [...]
Balanced Score Card for Insurance
What are the implications of Balanced Score Card and LIFE Framework for insurance? How does BSC affect you as a consumer, agent or financial advisor? What is Balanced Score Card (BSC)? Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) [...]
How Much Does It Cost to Die?
How much does it cost to die in Malaysia? What are the costs involved in your passing? Final costs include funeral expenses, estate administration expenses, taxes, etc. Plan ahead and do not burden your family [...]
Investing
A Guide to Investing in Gold: A Malaysian Context
The resilience of gold has made it the commodity of choice for investment amongst Malaysians. Investing in gold has been a long-standing tradition in Malaysia, reflecting a cultural affinity for the precious metal and its [...]
2024 April Market Outlook & Review
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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 [...]