Do you have extra cash sitting in your bank account? You are keeping it in fixed deposits (FDs), so it is considered as an investment right? Sadly, the answer is no. This is due to the fact that our personal inflation rate (click here to learn more) is often higher than the interest rate of …
Month: August 2024
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has restructure its members’ accounts starting 11 May 2024. To learn more about this new account structure, you may click here. Your Akaun Fleksibel is now active and has been receiving its portion if you have made contributions in the past few months. The deadline for the transfer of an initial …
In personal finance, the term “liability” often conjures up images of debt—credit card balances, mortgages, car loans, and student loans. While these are indeed common forms of liabilities, the concept of what constitutes a liability is broader than just financial obligations. To truly understand and manage your financial health, it is essential to rethink and …
In personal finance, assets usually mean things you own that has monetary value. They are further divided into cash and cash equivalents, investment assets and personal use assets (click here to learn more). However, if we really think about it, an asset should be a thing that can generate income. A car that requires monthly …
Market Condition KLCI closed at 1625.57, an increase of 2.23%. S&P500 increased by 1.13% to 5522.3. Market Trend: Good time KLCI closed above 1,600 in July. It had reversed the downtrend. The foreign funds were the net buyer in July and they became net buyer year-to-date. S&P500 still continued its uptrend and continued to make …
Credit cards have become an essential part of modern financial life, offering convenience, rewards, and flexibility. Most Malaysians have access to credit cards nowadays. As long as you have an income, you most probably qualify for a credit card. Credit cards are widely used for everyday transactions, large purchases, and even for building a credit …
