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A Deep-Dive into Rising Health Insurance Premiums (Part 1) – Insurance Providers
News reports say health insurance premiums are increasing by 40% to 70% in 2025 for Malaysians. What's going on and why? This is Part 1 in our series about Rising Health Insurance Premiums. As reported [...]
2024 February Market Outlook
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7 Back to Basics Things to Save For in Your Financial Journey
Through bumpy roads and stormy seas, these 7 basic things are important to save for in your financial journey! Whether you are just coming out of school or [...]
Navigating Tax Season: Essential Tips for Malaysian Taxpayers
It's the beginning of a new year, and a new tax season to prepare for. Hello there, fellow taxpayers! As we inch closer to another Malaysian tax season, [...]
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 [...]
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Saham GameStop: Memahami Fenomena Wallstreetbets di Reddit
Dibincang dalam ruangan Reddit, ELI5 (Explain Like I'm Five), tentang mengapa media massa melaporkan kenaikan saham GameStop ($GME), aktiviti short squeezing daripada wallstreetbets dan apa akibatnya kepada hedge fund. Ketahui apa sebenarnya terjadi dan adakah [...]
Goodbye TnG Parking Surcharges
Touch 'n Go (TnG) parking surcharge of 10% revealed to be removed in stages. TnG Parking Surcharge Current TnG parking surcharge ranging from free to 10% on parking [...]
BNM Maintains OPR at 3%
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintain's Malaysia's Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%. (Reference: BNM) OPR Maintained at 3.00% At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of [...]
Global Millionaires Own 50% of World’s Wealth
Global millionaires, just 0.9% of world population, now own nearly half of world’s $361 trillion in wealth, Credit Suisse report shows. The millionaires of the world, who account [...]
Wahed Invest Review: Malaysia’s 1st Islamic Robo Advisory
Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has approved Malaysia's 1st Islamic Robo Advisory Wahed Invest. Updated: Jan 10, 2021 About Wahed Invest Malaysia's 3rd, and 1st Islamic SC approved digital [...]
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7 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health provides some great health benefits and improve your outlook towards life. Mental health affects the way we think, feel, and behave in daily life. We all need good mental [...]
12 Money Management Tips For Young Adults
The topic of money management is often ignored or given little thought. It is not taught in school nor in higher education institutions, so, for people in their twenties who are starting to [...]
4-Step Process in Buying a Car
A licensed financial planner shares his journey of buying a new car after 16 years of using his old car. I bought a new car for myself earlier this month, after having used my previous [...]
5 Tips To Help You Get a Grip on Financial Stress
Are you feeling helpless due to a financial problem? Learn what financial stress is and our 5 tips to handle your financial stressors. Financial stress occurs when you struggle to meet your financial commitments due [...]
5 Ways for Retired Couples to Earn Extra Income
Ideas to supplement your retirement income and to earn extra spending money for retirees. Living is expensive business for retired couples. Our average lifespan nowadays is longer than ever with better healthcare and lifestyles. For [...]
Personal Finances
The Future of Robo-Advisors
Robo-advisors represent an undeniable shift in the world of finance. The choice of how we navigate this change remains with us. In the 21st century, an era marked by remarkable technological advancements, we find ourselves [...]
Data Analytics in Financial Advisory
Data analytics clears the fog of unorganized information to provide clarity for investors to make the right decision. In the fast-paced world of finance, information is key. The ability to make informed decisions can mean [...]
Your Financial Potential is Like a Durian Tree
Love it or hate it, every Malaysian is familiar with our king of fruits. Let's understand how your financial potential is akin to this marvelous tree. Have you ever seen a durian tree, standing tall [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Malaysia Insurance Info 2015
Latest available statistics & info on Malaysia insurance as of 2015 Malaysian Life Insurance 2015 Average new whole life policy premium: 2,041 Average whole life policy premium (all years): 1,784 Average new life insurance premium: [...]
Critical Illness Definitions Standardization
With effect from 1 April 2016, all insurers are required by BNM to adopt a revised standardized critical illness (CI) definitions for new and existing on the shelf CI products. What has changed? The revised CI definitions provide a clearer [...]
Smart Extender Max
Great Eastern recently launched the 1st medical extender plan with adverts running in major newspapers & billboards planted across the country. What does a RM1,000,000 medical coverage extension mean? Is it something I need? Updated: Jun [...]
Investing
2023 November Market Outlook & Review
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Market Overview November 2023
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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 [...]