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A Deep-Dive into Rising Health Insurance Premiums (Part 3) – The Malaysians Who Need Healthcare
Health insurance premiums are to increase this year! What’s going on and why? This is Part 3 of 3 in our series about Rising Health Insurance Premiums. In the first and second parts of the series, we [...]
The Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Malaysian Stock Market
Arm yourself with knowledge before jumping into the hectic stock market arena. Embarking on an investment journey in the Malaysian stock market can be exciting and daunting for [...]
7 Things to Know About Bank Negara’s 2023 Annual Report
Psst, time to wake up! Bank Negara's 2023 Annual Report is out and here's how this should matter to you. It's annual report season yet again! Bank Negara [...]
A Practical and Myth-Busting Guide to Building Wealth in Malaysia
Differentiating between what are good financial practices and what is not, will make your journey of wealth generation that much easier. Malaysia presents a unique economic landscape where [...]
2024 March Market Outlook & Review
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Invest in Money Market With Versa App
Versa, in collaboration with Affin Hwang Asset Management, recently launched their latest digital money management platform. They are the first fintech to focus solely on money market funds for retail investors. The public can invest [...]
Announcement by BNM on Hire Purchase/Fixed Rate Islamic Financing – A Quick Summary
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that hire purchase loans and fixed rate Islamic financing deferments to be either paid back after deferment ends or will be subject to [...]
EPF Reduces Sales Charge on Investment Withdrawals
EPF announced reduction to investment sales charges, effective from May 1 2020 until 30 April 2021. The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has recently announced the reduction of investment [...]
Bursa Short-Selling Ban Extended to End of June
Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia extends suspension of short-selling until June 30, 2020. Ban on Short Selling 1-month extension of ban on short selling in Malaysia from [...]
Malaysia’s MCO Extension Phase 4 Impact
Malaysia’s prime minister announced Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) is extended to May 12. Gain economic insight on the latest extension and what to expect ahead. MCO Extension [...]
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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 [...]
12 Tips untuk Menjana Pendapatan Melalui Karya Seni
Sama ada pelaburan atau koleksi, transaksi jual beli dalam karya seni sedang berkembang pesat berbanding pelaburan alternatif lain. (Read original article in English) I bought some artwork for one million, Two years later, that s*** [...]
Pelaburan Yang Berjaya Selalunya Membosankan
Cara melabur dengan cara bosan tetapi menguntungkan dalam tempoh perang ekonomi US-China, kekecohan politik dan era Trump. Konflik semakin tegang semenjak kebelakangan ini apabila Presiden China, Xi Jinping mengumumkan bahawa tambahan tarif sebanyak $75 billion [...]
Which PRS Funds to Invest in 2019/2020
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Kesan Coronavirus Terhadap Pasaran Kewangan
Apakah kesan virus Coronavirus Wuhan (2019-nCoV) terhadap pasaran kewangan? Adakah ianya ancaman terhadap ekonomi, ataupun peluang jangka masa pendek? Pasaran kewangan seluruh dunia terutamanya di rantau Asia baru-baru ini terjejas dengan kehadiran wabak Coronavirus yang [...]
Personal Finances
Leading the Change: How a Holistic Approach Redefines Financial Planning
A holistic approach can redefine your financial planning to achieve the best outcome for your finances. Learn more about the approach here. The conventional wisdom of financial planning has been challenged in recent years by [...]
7 Budget 2024 Measures to Know for Women, Senior Citizens, and Youth
Budget 2024 brings good news to your door if you are a woman, senior citizen, or youth. Budget 2024 announcement has come and gone. There have been much to say about some points yet there [...]
Achieving Mental Wellness by Tackling Financial Stress
With purposeful objectives and mindful habits, you can reduce and remove financial stress from your journey to financial success. In our quest for financial stability, we often find ourselves immersed in budgets, investments, and savings [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Should You Invest in SSPN?
Should I invest in SSPN Prime (previously known as SSPN-i and before that SSPN1M) for my child's higher education? What are the returns, pros, and cons? Updated: Jul 1, 2023 What is Skim Simpanan [...]
7 Steps for Retirement Planning
7 simple steps for retirement planning (whether you are retired, going to retire or many years away). Also included a sample retirement case study #MyPFstories The Retirement Years Transitioning from your accumulation (main income earning) years [...]
Q&A: Cheated by Savings Plan?
A MyPFer alerted us on this viral post by Tyler JWY from Singapore who bought an endowment policy (aka savings plan) that did not give expected returns. She asked us whether we could enlighten them [...]
Investing
Market Overview January 2024
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2024 January Market Outlook & Review
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5 Inspiring Quotes on Investing from the Late Charlie Munger
Renowned for his investment wisdom and partnership with Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger left a legacy of invaluable lessons for investors. Charlie Munger, the celebrated investment guru, and Warren Buffett’s indispensable ally at [...]