As a financial planner helping clients across Malaysia, I often see a common financial dilemma: either too little emergency savings or surprisingly large cash reserves sitting idle in low-interest accounts. While having emergency savings is a cornerstone of financial health, having too much might actually limit your long-term wealth potential. Here’s how to tell if …
Ever glanced at your payslip, saw you’re officially in the T20 (Top 20%) income bracket, and let out a weary sigh? You’ve worked hard to get here, but the feeling of being “rich” seems like a distant mirage. Instead, you feel the constant pinch of financial obligations. If this resonates with you, you are not …
The festive season in Malaysia is a magical time—from the twinkling lights of Deepavali and the joyous gatherings of Hari Raya to the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year and Christmas. The air is filled with laughter, the scent of delicious food, and the spirit of giving. But for many, it also brings a financial …
Congratulations. The announcement of the 2026 salary revision for federal employees is more than just welcome news—it’s a significant financial event. For dedicated healthcare professionals like you, this increase is a well-deserved recognition of your service, especially through challenging times. But here’s the critical question every high-income earner must ask at a moment like this: …
In this 2025 asset allocation article, I will share my year-end allocation in both Malaysia and foreign markets. Target asset allocation Malaysia My target allocation is 10% P2P lending and 90% stock. I am only considering equities and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. Foreign My current target allocation is 20% in bonds, 74% in equity and 6% …
This article is the final part of my 2025 investment review. For my Malaysia investment review, you may refer to this article. For my foreign investment review, you may refer to this article. This review covers all my stocks, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in Malaysia and US. As I am based in …
This article is the continuation of my 2025 investment review. For my Malaysia investment review, you may refer to this article. This 2025 foreign investment review covers my exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a stock in the US market. I will show the gain or loss for each holding. In the end, I will show …
This is my 2025 annual investment review, starting with this 2025 Malaysia investment review. My 2025 investment holdings review covers both stock market and mutual fund. I will show the gain or loss (including dividends) for each stock and fund. In the end, I will show the total return of my holdings in Malaysia. The …
Let’s review the dividends of all six ASNB fixed price funds in 2025. ASB Family ASB: 5.75% ASB 2: 5.50% ASB 3: 5.25% ASM Family ASM: 5.00% ASM 2: 4.75% ASM3: 4.75% Dividend trend To know the previous dividends of these fixed price funds, you can refer to this page. For ASB funds, 4.75 cents …
i-Saraan is a voluntary contribution facility introduced by EPF to receive Special Incentives from the Government for retirement purposes, subject to the terms and conditions. It is primarily targeted at Malaysian citizens below 60 years old who are: Key Features & Benefits How to Register & Contribute Contribution Strategy to Maximize Benefits To get the …
