“Baby, I don’t need dollar bills to have fun tonight.” – Cheap Thrills, Sia And she’s right, having good entertainment doesn’t always have to come at a steep price. Of course, money can buy us some luxury like travelling the world with first-class flights, having Omakase in the heart of Tokyo, or enjoying a ski […]

It goes without saying that the MCO has affected hundreds of thousands of rice bowls. As a result, many people have started their own small businesses to stay afloat.  If you go on almost any social media platform, you can find people promoting a huge variety of these businesses; from food, to beauty products, to […]

LATEST UPDATE: Take note that the weekly announcement has been changed to Wednesday. The new cycle now runs from Thursday to Wednesday. Get the latest petrol price in Malaysia. We provide weekly updates every Wednesday at 5pm on fuel prices for RON95, RON97, and Diesel as the Malaysia government revises the pricing. Bookmark our page […]

As of last year, Malaysian citizens and permanent residents have been allowed to withdraw their EPF savings to stay afloat during the pandemic. As you would already know, your EPF (also known as the Employees Provident Fund) is your retirement savings. Because of this, the decision to allow people to withdraw it earlier has been […]

Since the commencement of the stock markets, gold has gained quite the reputation to have a negative correlation to stocks while having a positive correlation to inflation. But what is the history of gold?  For as far back as 550 B.C., gold coins were minted and have been used as a currency and a symbol […]

While there are numerous ways to upgrade your skills, currently, you might be looking for things you can do right from where you are. Fortunately, the Internet has an unending list of places you can learn new skills from, and here are some of them. Take note that all these courses are free for the […]

Investing is important.  And you’ll probably lose it if you see another article talking about it.  But the thought of it scares you. After all, nothing is guaranteed when you invest except that you’ll be taking some losses. And you don’t even have an inkling of where to start learning about the flashing green and […]

Understandably, not everyone is financially savvy enough to understand how to go about this. Fortunately,  you can get tips from those who are well-versed in finance. Or, you can also take the advice of those who have practiced good financial habits. On that note, we’ve put together a list of Instagram accounts you can follow […]

If you haven’t already heard, credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd made their debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market earlier today. Although their initial offer price (IPO) was RM1.10, the stock had opened at RM1.50. However, as of 11am, it had surged to RM1.76—an increase of 60%. CTOS Digital’s IPO is said to be the […]

When it comes to applying for a new credit card, one of the questions is, “Which one do I choose? VISA or Mastercard?” Is there a reason for choosing one of the two? And, what should you be looking for when making this decision?  Credit cards are one of the most convenient tools we can […]

With Covid-19 being around for a long time now, you’re probably used to reading a lot of fake news and conspiracy theories surrounding it, and even on the vaccines. You know what they say: Fake news is the second battle that we have to fight together with this pandemic.  On that note, here are 5 […]

With more and more people losing jobs and even homes lately, there really is a need for those of us who can offer some help to step in. As you probably know, the #WhiteFlag campaign has made it possible for some families to receive food and groceries to sustain themselves. Related: Here’s How You Can […]

For the average individual, life insurance just isn’t the topic we talk about at the dining table, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s one of the key elements to ensure that our wealth and hard work aren’t wasted. The premise of paying for the premiums on life insurance is to ensure our children […]

With the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases and other uncertainties going on right now, it’s understandable that many of us are not in the best state of mind. A survey conducted by Malaysian think tank The Centre revealed that many Malaysians had experienced negative mental well-being of differing levels of severity during the first […]

In case you missed it, some news outlets have been reporting that you can now check if you have unclaimed money kept by the government. It’s not an entirely new thing and it has been around for a few years, but many people don’t know about it. It’s estimated that up until now, there is […]

The latest moratorium that recently started on July 7th 2021 is the second one the government has announced since the pandemic began. There are some differences between this moratorium and the previous one.  For one, this moratorium will be available to the B40 and M40 groups, and to small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Whereas, the […]

We’ve spoken a lot about the importance of getting out of credit card debt, but how do we actually do it? Well, here’s one strategy; a credit card balance transfer. This strategy might be foreign to many people, hence this article is specifically designed to answer those questions. ContentsWhat is a balance transfer?The psychology of […]

If you’ve been following the news, you would know that there’s something called a ‘White Flag’ or ‘Bendera Putih’ campaign. It all started with one social media post that asked Malaysians in need of food and other necessities to put a white flag outside their homes.  Seeing this flag as a call for help, others […]

One of life’s harshest realities is that we can never turn back time. Along with this is the fact that there is an infinite number of events that might go wrong that we might not be prepared for. Sometimes, it’s less severe, but sometimes, these events can really make a dent in our wallets, so […]

Credit cards definitely do come with their own benefits and challenges, which can make it even more exciting for first-timers. Firstly, it’s a huge milestone to be able to get that card, and secondly, it’s a big adjustment. We don’t mean to scare anyone but credit cards do come with significant risks if it’s used […]