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A Guide to Exchange Traded Funds in 2025
Diversifying your investment portfolio? ETFs could be your lazy pyjama jamba for 2025! Ali is tired and exhausted. It has been a long day. He arrived home after being in a traffic jam for 2 [...]
7 Malaysian Sectors that Could be Affected by Trump’s Tariffs
Worried about Trump's tariffs and how they could affect your investments? US President Donald Trump has been wreaking havoc on stock markets around the world with his on-and-off [...]
2025 April Market Outlook
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6 Finances and Investments Resources for Young Malaysians
Resources to help Malaysian youngsters take the next step in taking charge of their own financial journey. "Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom", by the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. [...]
Why Coconut Milk Prices are Drastically Increasing
Up, up, up! Cost of living, insurance premiums, our weight... and now santan?! With Aidilfitri just around the corner, Malaysians are working on their preparations for Raya. Among [...]
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Unlocking Investment Potential: How Stockmoo Simplifies Your Path to Financial Success
Whether you’re analyzing stocks or managing your portfolio, Stockmoo’s easy-to-use tools are here to help. In today's complex investing landscape, finding a tool that simplifies the journey is a game-changer. Stockmoo promises to be that [...]
Earn 3.2% p.a. on your Cash with StashAway Simple
There's a new promo for your cash in town where you can earn a rate of up to 3.2% per annum! StashAway is bringing new & existing investors a special [...]
StashAway Malaysia Introduces Flexible Portfolios
StashAway Malaysia introduces flexible portfolios where you can build your own ETF portfolios on Jun 20, 2022. What are Flexible Portfolios? Start a portfolio from scratch, or [...]
Luno Malaysia adds Chainlink and Uniswap to Crypto Offerings
Regulated crypto exchange Luno has added Chainlink ($LINK) and Uniswap ($UNI) to be traded in Malaysia starting Jun 21, 2022. Two new crypto assets Chainlink ($LINK) [...]
Nearly 1 in 2 Malaysians Do Not Plan to Leave Their Jobs Anytime Soon Despite Feeling ‘Underpaid’
In a recent survey on income satisfaction of over 1,000 Malaysian adults, we found that nearly 1 in 2 Malaysians have no plans to leave their jobs anytime [...]
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Making Voluntary EPF Contributions
Should I make voluntary EPF contributions? Does it matter if I am employed, self-employed, or looking to work overseas in the future? Can I make voluntary EPF contribution for my immediate family member? Updated: Aug [...]
Beware of Money Games
The lure of high returns and easy money has burnt many of their hard earned savings. And yet, many more are lining up after being invited by friends or hoping to make a quick buck [...]
GST vs SST in Malaysia
Your Malaysian GST to SST guide: Know what's happening, understand the fears, and be prepared for the change from GST to SST which the 1st stage of implementation happening with zero-rated GST this June 2018. [...]
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 planning ahead and nominating your beneficiary early, [...]
How to Open a Shares Trading Account in Malaysia
Investment basics on how to choose and open a stocks trading brokerage account for shares investing in Malaysia. Updated: Apr 4, 2023 For investing in Bursa Malaysia, you will need a CDS Account and Trading [...]
Personal Finances
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 [...]
A Guide to Minimum Wage in Malaysia
Let's dive deep as we look into minimum wage! Getting into the job market isn't easy. Furthermore, the cost of living in Malaysia especially in urban areas is also increasing. You are not sure how [...]
Malaysia Budget 2025 Personal Finance Highlights
What you need to know on Malaysia’s new personal tax relief changes, dividend tax, and T15 income classification. A. Personal Tax Relief Updates & Changes Several personal tax reliefs have been extended or revised to [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
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 of Malaysia, millennials face the challenge of [...]
5 Factors That Affect Long-Term Wealth Across Generations
Let these tried and trusted strategies guide you and your family towards financial prosperity. Generational wealth, often referred to as family or legacy wealth, embodies the financial assets passed down from one generation to the [...]
Why Malaysian HNWIs (High Net Worth Individuals) are Turning to Licensed Financial Planners
Managing your increasing wealth doesn't have to be a solo effort, especially when your financial portfolio grows larger and more diverse. Nestled within the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is more than just a cultural [...]
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2025 March Market Outlook
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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 [...]
2025 February Market Outlook
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