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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 [...]
2023 October Market Outlook
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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 [...]
How to Set Savings Goals and Save Your First RM100K
The first step in a financial journey is to start with saving. The original version of this article was published on FundingSocieties.com.my. In a challenging financial climate, it [...]
Top 8 States with the Highest Increase in Food Prices
Price of chicken increasing? Rice too? Oh no, what is happening? You might have heard that Malaysian rice prices have increased by around 30% to RM3,200 from RM2,350 [...]
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ASB Historical Returns from 1990 to 2020
Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) historical returns from the fund's launch in 1990 to the latest returns in 2020. Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) just announced the lowest distribution in Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) in 30 years, [...]
US Labels China as Currency Manipulator
US escalates trade war including labeling China as a currency manipulator. US, global, and Malaysian markets turned red in response. Investors head towards government bonds and the Japanese Yen. [...]
Is it Right to Take Hotel Stuff Back Home?
Have you ever taken stuff back from the hotel you were staying at? Don't lie now! Is this considered smartly saving money or is this actually theft? [...]
What Does US Fed Rate Cut Mean?
US Federal Reserve Bank cut rates by a quarter basis points. However, the impact of the rate cut was different from expected norms. What gives? US Fed Rate [...]
What Malaysians Need to Know About EPF Nomination
You need to know this about your EPF retirement funds nomination. Don't risk falling for viral hoaxes. Get accurate information on your nomination and beneficiaries! EPF Nomination "By [...]
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MaybankPay – 1st MY Mobile Wallet
Maybank launches the 1st Malaysian mobile wallet on your smartphone targeting 20k users in 2016. How to Use 1. Download MaybankPay app 2. Register cards (max 8 cards) 3. Tap on SmartPhone to pay [...]
In Depth: The 1MDB Chronicles
The largest ever corruption charge from USA levelled against companies and individuals linked to 1MDB including seizure of assets. Various other countries including Singapore have taken action against individuals linked to 1MDB. Track what’s happening to 1MDB [...]
The Trump Effect
What could very well happen if Donald Trump become's the 45th president of the United States of America after securing his party's nomination & announcing his running mate. The Trump Effect Trump often makes populist moves [...]
Are You an Average Accumulator of Wealth?
What does your net worth mean? How do you measure it? A good way is to look at your net worth vs your Accumulation of Wealth Goal. Average Accumulator of Wealth (AAW) is defined as having [...]
Financial Roundup: Dec 9th, 2014
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Personal Finances
Wealth is Health
Having sufficient wealth is often an indicator of good health, and the opposite is just as true. Wealth is a term that is often associated with material possessions and financial assets. While wealth can bring [...]
Exploring AI’s Impact on the Finance Industry
AI. The latest buzzword in tech that is predicted to revolutionize the world of finance. The finance sector is one of the most complex and data-intensive industries in the world today. It deals with large [...]
Debt Management in Malaysia
Managing debt continues to be the most sought-after topic as many Malaysians struggle with it. Learn some of the ways to have a better debt management. Debt management is an important aspect of personal finance [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Investment Options for Monthly Regular Income
A generous & loving older retired couple approached me to discuss options to look at for investing. They had recently received a sizable inheritance gift & wanted to receive regular monthly income & upon passing to pass on the [...]
Is Female / Lady Insurance Worth It?
Recently a number of clients had been asking me whether is female / lady specific insurance worthwhile getting... Firstly what is female specific insurance exist? It is a comprehensive insurance designed to be marketed for females. Coverage would [...]
Getting Your 1st Life Insurance Policy
Recently friends have been asking me about the 1st insurance policy to get. Either for themselves or for their children who are still studying. Below are some guidelines. On buying your 1st insurance policy, usually [...]
Investing
Market Overview June 2023
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2023 June Market Outlook
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The Ethical Investor: Personal Finance Meets Sustainability
The image of capitalist corporations exploiting where they can in the pursuit of wealth is challenged as the public demands businesses show more accountability and responsibility in their actions. The concept of ethical investing has [...]