If you have ever applied for loans, you might have heard about this term that gives quite a headache to some people – “credit history”. The bigger the loan that you’re applying for, the stricter banks are going to be when they analyze your credit history. But what exactly is “credit history”?

Maybank has issued a notice stating that there will be service charges for credit card and loan or financing repayments that are done over-the-counter (OTC) starting 1st October 2019. There will be a fee of RM2 or RM0.50 for each transaction. For credit card and loan or financing repayments done over the counter at a […]

As we have already seen inflation can be a tricky monster. When looking at interest, there is a nominal interest rate and a real interest rate. And then, there is also the effective interest rate, at which we will have a closer look at.

Islamic financing is on the rise, however what are the differences between Islamic financing models and conventional financing in Malaysia? Find out here!

We are sure you have heard of the term ‘net worth’ at least once, especially when Forbes magazine announces their Richest List disclosing net worth of the world’s billionaires. The interesting thing is, regular people like you and I have net worth too! And you should know your net worth as it’s a snapshot of your financial […]

Islamic banking which is also known as “Sharia compliant finance”, meaning banking activity that is consistent with the principles of Sharia- the moral code and religious law of Islam.

  Most Malaysians are familiar with the terms “Visa’”, “Mastercard”, and ”Amex” whether they are a debit or credit cardholders. For those who haven’t heard of them, these are the payment technology companies that allow banks and merchants to transact through users (you and every other debit/credit cardholders).

Perkembangan terkini menyaksikan Malaysia bakal menuju kerarah masyarakat tanpa tunai secara menyeluruh menjelang tahun 2050. Walaupun tarik itu masih 32 tahun lagi, platform pembayaran digital di Malaysia berkembang pesat bagai cendawan tumbuh selepas hujan.

马来西亚似乎正在迈向2050年成为一个无现金社会 (cashless society)。尽管距离还有32年的时间，但我们已经目睹了马来西亚数字支付平台的蓬勃发展。目前，已经实行着电子钱包的国家包括新加坡，荷兰和法国。在中国和印度这些国家也更是带领着全球迈向电子交易了。

It does seem that Malaysia is moving towards becoming a cashless society by 2050. Despite being 32 years away from that year, we are already witnessing the mushrooming of digital payment platforms in Malaysia.

*Updated on 5th September 2017 Another cashless online payment solution in the form of Alipay has landed in our country. Find out how it works and what it can offer Malaysians in this article.

We’ve all seen it. The exclusive Premier or Priority Banking lounge for the elite banking customers, credit cards that come in a sleek black colour or that are made of metal (check out OCBC’s Premier Voyage card), and the personalised service from banking staff and Relationship Managers (RM). Of course, we all want what we […]

As you might have heard, RHB Group and AmBank Banking Group are currently discussing a possible merger between the two banking groups. If successful, the new bank could become the fourth largest lender in Malaysia in terms of capital and the second largest in terms of branches. Although this is not unheard of, it might […]

Hari Raya bakal menjelang dan sudah semestinya golongan kanak-kanak seronok menanti untuk menerima duit raya. Ini merupakan masa tepat untuk mengajar mereka untuk meyimpan duit raya yang bakal mereka kumpul tersebut. Teruskan membaca untuk ketahui akaun simpanan junior terbaik.

By the end of February, Samsung Pay was launched in Malaysia, helping the nation take another step towards a cashless society and furthering mobile payment adoption.  The smartphone’s digital wallet is a mobile payment system that is integrated into selected Samsung Galaxy models.

Need cash fast? You don’t have to turn to illegal money lenders or ahlongs. Here is a list of safe and legitimate ways to get quick access to cash with flexible repayments and low interest.

Updated: 22 February 2017  With Chinese New Year ahead of us and New Year’s Eve already behind us, it is urgent time to have a closer look at what the upcoming year will offer us. What are the drivers of growth? What will happen to the Ringgit? How will oil prices develop? And most importantly: […]

The slow recovery of global oil prices, uncertain political stances and a gloomy economic outlook are some of the major reasons causing the Ringgit to continue to weaken against the major currencies. It has many parents concerned over the amount of money needed to support their children’s education overseas, including the U.K.

The much anticipated Budget 2017 is being tabled today. Key updates from CompareHero.my.

Want an easier and faster way to make payments when you shop online? A digital wallet is the way to go. We’ve rounded up 3 of the most trusted platforms – Visa Checkout, PayPal and MasterPass – to help you decide the best one for you.