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2024 December Market Outlook & Review
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A Guide to Empathy and Compassion
As we push ourselves to do better, often overlooked are empathy and compassion. Here's what they are and why we need both. The original version of this article [...]
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), Is It for Everyone?
Find out if you are ready for and suited to FIRE your life with this useful introduction to FIRE. Economic uncertainties and the fast-paced nature of today's world [...]
2024 April Market Outlook & Review
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A Guide to Navigating Maternal and Newborn Insurance Choices in Malaysia
Make the postnatal period less anxious with the right coverage for mama and baby. Navigating the journey of pregnancy and early parenthood can be both exhilarating and daunting. [...]
Latest News
Kenanga Launches Malaysia’s Latest Fully A.I. Driven Robo-Advisor
Here's the latest option for Malaysian investors keen on utilizing robo-advisors. Updated: Jun 24, 2022 Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga”) launched Kenanga Digital Investing (“KDI”), market’s latest fully automated Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) driven robo-advisor [...]
3 Ways the PENJANA Incentive is Helping SMEs and the Economy Bounce Back
Many Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. How can the latest PENJANA incentives help SMEs to mitigate the pandemic's impact? The Economic Recovery [...]
The effect of PENJANA Incentive on the Property Market
Under the PENJANA incentives, property buyers are offered stamp duty tax exemption. So, should you buy one during this period? To encourage the growth of the property [...]
Latest Tax Exemption on Cars: To Buy or Not To Buy?
The government announced a sales tax exemption for 6-month period until December 31,2020. How does this help the industry and should you buy one? Recently, our government announced [...]
Malaysia’s Petrol Ceiling Price is NOT Removed After All
Recent rumors of petrol ceiling price removal caused confusion among the rakyat and petrol dealers. Understand the events which unfolded leading to the confusion. Is the ceiling still [...]
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 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 [...]
How to Handle Calls from a Debt Collector
Learn what to do when you receive a sudden dreaded call from a debt collector. Preparation can help avoid mistakes, handle the call better, and keep anxiety away. What is a Debt Collection Agency? Creditors (for [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Personal Finances
A Guide to ESG Considerations for Investors
ESG investing is increasing in popularity. With many options claiming to be compliant, learn how to better understand this new frontier. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a framework used to assess [...]
6 Financial Actions You Should Carry Forward into Next Year
Blaze into the new year with these 6 finance principles! As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on what we have done well especially in weathering the uncertainties that life throws at [...]
3 Purchases that can Fast-Track Your Finances and 2 Purchases to Avoid
How we spend our money dictates the financial wellbeing of our future. Would you agree with our 5 recommendations for better spending habits? One of the key factors that influence our financial success is how [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Estate Probate and Wealth Distribution Process
Do not risk your estate shrinking and your estate proceeds for your loved ones getting frozen. Learn how to avoid wealth shrinkage and probate through estate planning. Know what is the probate and wealth distribution process. [...]
A Simple Guide to DIY Will Writing
Do you know you can write your own legally-binding will without professional will writing services? But is it worth saving a few hundred ringgit to write your own will? Can your will be challenged? Making a [...]
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 [...]
Investing
Mastering Money Management: Simple Strategies for Financial Success
Crush your long term goals to achieve early retirement and a dream lifestyle. Financial success is not a matter of chance; it results from careful planning and disciplined execution. This article will explore simple yet [...]
2024 March Market Outlook
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Empowering Financial Independence: Your Guide to Freedom and Security
Don't be caught unprepared - get to know these great financial foundations for better security. Investor and entrepreneur Alex Hormozi defined an individual's wealth as the ratio between one's income and expenses, a much fitting [...]