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How Does EPF’s 6.3% Compare Against Other Investments
Curious about how to make sense of EPF's 6.3% dividend yield? How did returns of other common investment vehicles stack up against EPF's in 2024? Money is in! The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) recently announced [...]
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. [...]
9 Retirement Checklist for Soon-to-be Retirees
Not sure how to start planning your retirement? Having a checklist certainly helps you to get started . The idea of retirement brings a mix of emotions. Some, [...]
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Malaysian Fintech Startup, Versa, Reports Over RM 100 Million in Transactions In Less Than A Year
Officially launched in early 2021, Malaysian fintech startup Versa is the first recognised market operator (e-Service platform) to obtain approval and license from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). Versa Asia Sdn Bhd, Malaysian fintech startup [...]
How Do Negative Interest Rates Impact You
UK joined Japan and Europe to implement negative interest rates. Why do negative interest rates happen? What is the impact of negative interest rates for a country and [...]
Markets Rise after Positive Vaccine Trials Results
This week, the world was surprised by the latest announcement on Moderna's human trials with Covid-19 vaccines that produced positive results. How does this news affect the market [...]
What the Covid-19 Pandemic Means for US-China Relations
Gain insight on how the Covid-19 pandemic affects the rocky relationship between US and China, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. And, find out how this affects Malaysia. The [...]
Bitcoin Halving, What’s Next?
Bitcoin's halving, or the halvening, happens every four years. What does this mean to the future of this digital currency? In the midst of global economy uncertainty right [...]
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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 Create Your Investment Philosophy
“Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1,”. That’s one of the investment philosophies of Warren Buffett, the greatest investor of all time who needs no introduction. Do you invest? [...]
How to Select a Financial Planner in Malaysia
A financial planner is a professional helping you manage you and your family's finances. Financial planning covers various areas including investments, risk management, education funding, estate planning, and retirement planning. What is the difference between [...]
How to Overcome Credit Card Addiction
Credit card addiction is real. Find out what are the symptoms to look out for, and what steps you can take from a financial perspective to rehabilitate yourself. The original version of this article was published [...]
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 [...]
Personal Finances
An Investor’s Simple Guide to Economic Fundamentals
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding these principles can significantly impact your financial journey. Investing isn't a mere roll of the dice or a haphazard selection of assets. It entails a thorough [...]
The Top 8 Essential Skills for Financial Planners to Succeed
To be a better financial planner, there several skills you ought to polish up to better serve your clients. Learn more about the necessary skills needed. In an era where fiscal health is synonymous with [...]
A Brief Look into Behavioural Economics
Our behaviors influence our decisions, and knowing what motivates a population, allows you to predict the movement of the financial market. Embark on a journey through the bustling market of economics, where each stall represents [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Dealing with Flooding
Our hearts go out to all affected by flooding in Penang and Kedah. Here are suggestions to help you be better prepared for flooding in our world today of uncertain weather conditions. Stay safe and alert! [...]
Great Eastern Launches Smart Legacy Plan
Great Eastern has launched a new life insurance plan focused on legacy protection and leaving a legacy for your loved ones upon your passing. Smart Legacy Benefits Protection with investment allocation that increases over time High [...]
Great Eastern Great Early Triple Care Special
Information on Great Eastern Life Assurance's newly launched Great Early Triple Care Special (GETC-S) providing coverage for the top three most common critical illnesses in Malaysia - cancer, heart attack and stroke. Summary Provides financial [...]
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Market Overview February 2024
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2024 February Market Outlook & Review
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Malaysian Real Estate Market in 2024: A Mixed Landscape
Malaysia's 2024 real estate market offers both growth and challenges, with developed areas thriving while affordability concerns persist. A stark dichotomy characterizes the Malaysian real estate landscape in 2024. On the one hand, developed states such [...]