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6 Malaysian States with the Highest Rise in Cost of Living in 2023
With official data from DOSM, we look at the cost of living in the most affected states in Malaysia. Life hasn't been easy in the past few years. The pandemic in 2020 was hard on [...]
2023 December Market Outlook
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3 Purchases that can Fast-Track Your Finances and 2 Purchases to Avoid
How we spend our money dictates the financial wellbeing of our future. Would you agree with our 5 recommendations for better spending habits? One of the key factors [...]
5 Things You Need to Know Before Changing Currency for Travel
Excited for your upcoming overseas vacation? These currency exchange tips could help you. Travelling to another country is always fun. From the cultures to food, there is always [...]
7 Low-Risk Investment Options to Safeguard Your Finances
With the current global economic landscape presenting challenges and opportunities, the demand for stable and steady investment is high. Navigating the ever-shifting terrain of personal finance, Malaysian investors [...]
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New Taxes that May Be Introduced in Malaysia
Malaysia is considering implementing new taxes when the economy recovers. Gain insight on the options for tax reforms that should be implemented in this country. With the announcements of Budget 2021 on November 6 and [...]
New EPF e-Members Investment Scheme (e-MIS) i-Invest
EPF will be launching new EPF e-Members Investment Scheme (e-MIS) i-Invest allowing the public to invest directly from EPF into unit trusts. Updated: Aug 20, 2019 [...]
Malaysia’s Budget 2020 Factors in Trade Wars
Malaysia’s Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng informed that Budget 2020 will take into the account trade war risks. Gain insight on how will we survive in a challenging [...]
Asia and Global Wealth Growth Trends
Global wealth is growing at a radical pace. Asia is at the forefront with the fastest growing number of millionaires. Don’t risk getting left behind! Gain insight [...]
You Can Now Buy Property Even if PTPTN Unpaid
You can now buy property even if you are behind on your PTPTN loan repayment. Good news graduates! You can now buy property even if you are were [...]
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 [...]
EPF Simpanan Syariah (EPF-i) Registration Opens Aug 8
EPF Simpanan Syariah on track to launch on Jan 1, 2017 w RM100b initial fund size. Applications open 8.8.16 Latest post here EPF Simpanan Syariah (EPF-i) Approved after 71% positive respondents to Members Consultation on [...]
EPF Relaxes Foreign UT Requirements
EPF removing 30% foreign shareholding cap for EPF approved UT investments effective Aug 1, 2016. Current EPF Members Investment Scheme (MIS) EPF members can opt to withdraw part of AC1 to invest in unit trust (UT) [...]
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 [...]
Personal Finances
3 Strategi Mengasuh Anak Bijak Kewangan
Mengasuh kanak-kanak menjadi bijak kewangan untuk memelihara masa depan kewangan mereka. (Original article in English) Kebanyakkan perancang kewangan di Malaysia telah menyaksikan kesan cakna kewangan terhadap kehidupan individu. Bayangkan jika pendidikan kewangan diberikan pada tahap [...]
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 [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
The Importance of Estate Planning
Firstly what is estate planning all about? Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate during your life. Estate planning typically attempts to eliminate uncertainties over the administration [...]
My Personal Finance Philosophy
It would be good to share my thoughts on Personal Finance in general that apply to myself & also influence the advise that I provide. Of course there is always much learning (and unlearning) ahead. [...]
Investing
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 [...]
10 Kaedah Terbaik untuk Melaburkan Wang Anda di Malaysia
Cakna kewangan bermula seawal yang mungkin dan setiap perjalanan pelaburan bermula dengan satu langkah. (Original article in English) Anda mungkin tertanya-tanya “Benarkah simpanan aku yang sedikit ini mampu memberi kesan yang besar?” Perasaan ragu-ragu ini [...]
Crypto Revenge Trading: A Costly Beginner Mistake
Steenbarger puts it nicely, "Revenge trading springs from anger over a loss and a greedy desire to recover it all, pronto." Ever heard of revenge trading? Well, it's what happens when a trader takes a [...]