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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 [...]
A Financial Guide to Pregnancy and Baby Delivery
Planning for pregnancy and childbirth should be a joy and not a source of financial stress. "Go forth and multiply" If you are or have thoughts of welcoming [...]
Financial Freedom: A Personal Journey, or a Universal Destination?
Financial freedom can mean different things to different individuals. Discover your concept of financial freedom. Financial freedom is a term that has gained immense popularity in recent years. [...]
Preparing Financially for Your Children’s Education – Part 4: Tertiary
Are you preparing for your child's university education? This series explores the fees incurred for your children’s schooling. Welcome to Part 4 – about tertiary education costs in [...]
7 Common Reasons People Fall for Scams
What causes the public to fall prey to scammers? Learn more of few common ones causing this serious disadvantage. More often than not, we have read articles after [...]
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EPF Akaun Fleksibel (Flexible Account 3)
What you need to know about EPF’s latest changes including the Akaun Fleksible (Account 3). The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recently announced upcoming changes including a new Akaun Fleksibel (Flexible Account) commonly being referred to [...]
Malaysian Kids Go Back to School
The Ministry Education recent announcement of school starting again on March 1 leaves parents rushing to get everything ready on short notice. Learn some ways you can save [...]
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 ($GME), aktiviti short squeezing daripada wallstreetbets dan apa akibatnya kepada hedge [...]
Pakej Bantuan PERMAI Diumumkan untuk PKP 2.0
Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, telah mengumumkan pakej bantuan Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat atau PERMAI yang berjumlah RM 15 bilion pada pukul 4 petang, 18 Januari [...]
GameStop Stock: Understanding Reddit wallstreetbets Versus Hedge Funds
In Reddit terminology ELI5 (Explain Like I’m Five) why mainstream media is reporting about GameStop ($GME), Reddit wallstreetbets short squeezing, and hedge funds. Gain insight on what really [...]
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Maybank2u Savers/Savers-i Account
Maybank2U launched their new website in April 2018 with a clean and simple interface. Did you also know you can enjoy better returns on your savings accounts? Learn about the Maybank2u Savers/Savers-i Account with decent [...]
PRS Youth Incentive
Youths age 30 and below until 2018 qualify for a PRS Youth Incentive. Here are details of the incentive and what are the requirements to qualify. Updated: Feb 20, 2018 What is PRS? PRS is [...]
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 Subscribe to MyPF YouTube EPF e-MIS [...]
I am Financially Free
This is a post that I had been thinking of writing for a while now. I will try to write as clearly as possible but at a sufficient level of disclosure so as not to [...]
Malaysia Launches PENJANA Economic Recovery Plan
Malaysia has launched her Economic Recovery Plan aka PENJANA (Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara). Recovery is #4 of 6 economic recovery phases: Resolve - Resilience - Restart - Recovery - Revitalise - Reform. [...]
Personal Finances
Estate Planning in Malaysia: Preserving Wealth and Securing Your Family’s Future
Take steps to protect the future of your family right now with this simple guide to estate planning. Estate planning is a crucial process for individuals and families in Malaysia, aimed at preserving wealth and [...]
RON95 May Increase to RM3.36/L with Zero Subsidies
Find out why fuel subsidies are being reduced and how much will we likely we paying when that happens. Another year, another one to worry about petrol prices increasing. If you don't know, the Malaysian [...]
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), Is It for Everyone?
Find out if you are ready for and suited to FIRE your life with this useful introduction to FIRE. Economic uncertainties and the fast-paced nature of today's world have made the traditional retirement age seem [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Top 7 Malaysian States Most Vulnerable to Floods
Heavy rain? Flood? Are you worried about the damages to your house and car? Should you buy insurance? The recent incidences of heavy downpour in Malaysia have raised some serious questions. From having your home [...]
5 Jenis Insurans Untuk Anak Anda
Keadaan kewangan yang sihat untuk anak anda merangkumi pengurusan risiko dalam bentuk insurans. Di sini, kami berikan beberapa jenis insurans yang anda boleh dapatkan berdasarkan keperluan mereka daripada segi kesihatan, hidup, keperluan istimewa dan pendidikan. [...]
5 Different Types of Insurance for Your Children
A healthy financial life for your child includes risk management in the form of insurance. Here are several types to consider getting depending on your child's needs covering health, life, pre-natal, special needs coverage, and [...]
Investing
Moomoo MY New User Promotion – July/August 2024
New to investing in the US, MY, and SG stock market? Kick start your stock market investment journey with MooMoo MY. Moomoo is a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. In [...]
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