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5 Facts to Know About Graduates’ Salary Going Down by Threefold Since the 1980s
Should fresh graduates be earning RM7,000-RM8,000 based on numbers taken from 1984? We bring the facts to you. Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim, ex-Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor, has said that Malaysian fresh graduates' real salaries [...]
Preparing Financially for Your Children’s Education – Part 1: Kindergarten Years
Planning ahead for your child's education expenses? This series explores the fees incurred for your children's schooling. Welcome to Part 1 - about early education costs in Malaysia. [...]
2024 June Market Outlook & Review
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Is Cryptocurrency Right for You?
Should you jump into cryptocurrency or consider other choices? The original version of this article was published on FundingSocieties.com.my. It’s been all over finance news – cryptocurrency is bouncing [...]
Market Overview June 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
7 Ways a Financial Planner Can Help You to Escape a Retirement Crisis
Retirement is one of the essential parts of your financial planning. Learn how a financial planner can assist you in navigating them better In the fast-evolving economic landscape of Malaysia, millennials face the challenge of [...]
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 [...]
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
The Malaysian Guide to Sustainable and Ethical Investing
Ensure that your investments are bringing about positive changes to society and the world around you. Sustainable and ethical investing has gained significant traction in Malaysia, reflecting a global shift towards investments that not only [...]
2024 May Market Outlook
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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 [...]