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Understanding EPF and Its Role in Retirement Planning
Understand how KWSP functions and what are the tools it provides to its customers to ensure that your safety net for retirement is sufficient. The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a cornerstone of Malaysia's retirement [...]
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 [...]
Market Overview October 2023
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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 [...]
2023 October Market Outlook
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PERMAI Assistance Packages Announced for MCO 2.0
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat (Permai) assistance package totalling RM15billion on January 18, 2021 at 4:00pm Yesterday (January 18), Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the [...]
Happy 62nd Merdeka Malaysia
Our nation Malaysia celebrates her 62nd Independence Day today. Tun Dr Mahathir, Lee Chong Wei, Syed Saddiq, the MyPF team, and other Malaysians share their thoughts on Merdeka, [...]
Belanjawan 2020 Suggestions Open for Public Submission
Malaysia's Budget 2020 (Belanjawan 2020) will be tabled on October 11, 2019. Public consultation and feedback is sought by Malaysia's Ministry of Finance until September 11, 2019. Belanjawan [...]
Dancing on the Yield Curve
The headlines this week has been on the yield curve. What's happening? Why? What can you do about it? The Yield Curve One-Liner A yield curve inversion [...]
Hong Kong Down
Hong Kong's protests show no clear sign of abating. The latest unrest has shut down all flights to and from Hong Kong. What is the economic impact of [...]
Popular Articles
Maybank AmEx Weekend Cashback is Back
For all those who have been with the previous king of cashback, Maybank 5% weekend cashback is back after disappearing in Aug 2015 when most ccards got hit with a nerf bat! Maybank AmEx [...]
Exploring Risk Management Strategies for Malaysians in Personal Finance and Investments
Take proactive steps listed in this guide to protect yourself from taking unnecessary financial risks. Managing personal financial risk is crucial for maintaining financial stability and achieving long-term goals. Malaysians face various financial risks, including [...]
Seeking Returns in Times of Uncertainties
Seeking Income in Times of "Uncertainties" (Fixed Income; Bond Market) By Kho Hock Khoon, Senior VP Fixed Income, AmInvest Key Highlights of Global Market • Global growth modest • Disinflation continues (est 3.2%) • O&G [...]
Fundsupermart Recommended UT Seminar 2016/2017
Fundsupermart (FSM), recommended UT seminar 2016/2017. FSM is an online UT distribution arm of iFast capital. FSM Welcome Address By Wong Weiyi (FSM Malaysia GM) Updates on Penang Staff • Sean (Client Investment Specialist) • [...]
Save, Save, Save!
MyPF is pleased to introduce the first article from our new team of MyPF writers. Our very first article is by Viv who is passionate about people & relationships. Her first series focuses on wise gems her [...]
Personal Finances
6 Steps to Mastering Salary Discussions as An Employee
Negotiating a raise on your salary can be a daunting task, but it should not stop you from getting more out of your time. According to Mercer's 2022 Global Salary Report, workers in North America [...]
Thinking of Renovating Your House? These 7 Renovation Materials’ Prices Have Soared in 2023
Ouch! Does your head hurt from all the planning and budgeting for renovations? Are you thinking about renovating your home? Planning for renovations is not easy. It is the source of many disagreements between families [...]
3 Strategies to Raise a Financially Savvy Kids
Raising financially savvy kids to protect their financial future. Most financial planners in Malaysia have witnessed firsthand the profound effect that financial literacy can have on an individual's life. Imagine if financial literacy is given [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Free Car Assistance Program
Did you know that Great Eastern Life Assurance provides a free Car Assistance program? Criteria: Health Protector, Investment Link Health Protector or qualified ILP medical plan Note: Please check with your insurance agent/provider to confirm [...]
Will Taking Effect
When does a will take effect? What about if it's a "soldier's will"? When does a will take effect? In Malaysia, a will basically takes effect immediately after it's properly written out & signed by [...]
GST & Insurance
GST (Goods & Service Tax) will affect medical insurance & personal accident coverage. Impact to policyholders/lives assured Life Insurance products such as whole life, endowment, term life policies are exempted and will not be subject to GST. [...]
Investing
Saving Up for Your First Home Purchase
Thinking of saving up for your dream home? The original version of this article was published on StashAway.my. Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases many of us will make in our lifetime. [...]
2023 June Market Outlook & Review
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Market Overview June 2023
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