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How Much Will A Divorce Procedure Cost You in Malaysia?

By CompareHero.my
August 10, 2019

There have been many discussions about the rapid increase in cost for wedding these days. Yet, not many people talk about, or are even aware of, how much a divorce would cost them. Keep yourself informed by reading on.

Citibank Application is Now 100% Online – What Does This Mean?

By Lord Tan
August 1, 2019

Say goodbye to physical paper forms when you sign up for a Citibank credit card; Citibank is now utilizing a fully digital application process. This means a faster and more convenient process for you! Read on to find out how. CompareHero.my 2-Step Digital Form Citibank 6-Step Digital Form When you apply for a Citibank credit […]

How Much Money Should You Give Back To Your Parents?

By CompareHero.my
July 24, 2019

It’s an Asian thing to do, giving parents money. For most of us, our parents worked hard to bring us up, and in those years, they would have spent a large chunk of their hard earned money on us. Therefore, the least a child can do upon entering the workforce is to provide their parents […]

5 Stages of Financial Independence

By CompareHero.my
July 11, 2019

Where are you on the journey to financial freedom? Financial freedom is something many of us aspire to: the ability to never worry about money, have the option to quit your job without repercussions, or retire early and spend your time doing what you truly love instead of doing what pays the bills. But how far […]

6 Ways You Are Wasting Money

By CompareHero.my
June 18, 2019

Cost of living in Malaysia is still high, despite a low inflation rate of 1% in 2018. In order to cope with soaring expenses, Malaysians have been searching for useful tips to save money to get them through tougher times. But instead of focusing on money-saving tips, how about placing emphasis on your spending habits […]

Money Lessons I Learned From My Dad

By Zoë Moraes
June 13, 2019

My dad, or Pa, is a huge part of my life, and it only makes sense to talk about him this week. Happy Fathers Day! If it weren’t for my father, I would probably be worse with money. Then again, I think I’d probably be worse at a lot of things if it weren’t for […]

Costs Everyone Forgets to Budget For

By CompareHero.my
April 26, 2019

Preparing a meticulous budget is indeed the best way to keep track of your daily spending. An effective budget will keep track of every cent going in and out of your pocket, ensuring that it is categorised and allocated properly. However, when some items are forgotten, the budget planning just goes into the drain – […]

Save Money By Making Your Own RM5 Meals

By CompareHero.my
April 19, 2019

Need to tighten up your budget to save money? Many people start by cutting down on food allowance, by eating cheap and unhealthy food such as instant noodles, fast food, or frozen meals. This is not worth it at all, as long-term health issues caused by skipping out on nutritious meals will outweigh any money […]

Hindari Belenggu ‘Hari Gaji

By Vino Kurukullam
April 17, 2019

Kebanyakkan rakyat Malaysia pernah mengalami situasi ini dimana mereka dibayar gaji pada hujung bulan dan mereka bercadang untuk membeli barangan kesukaan mereka. Akan tetapi, mereka tidak dapat berbuat demikian kerana gaji mereka hanya cukup untuk menampung sara hidup seperti membayar sewa rumah, bil telefon bulanan, dan sebagainya. Bagi segelintir rakyat Malaysia pula, mereka masih […]

5 steps to stop living pay cheque to pay cheque

5 Tips To Stop Living Pay Cheque To Pay Cheque

By CompareHero.my
April 17, 2019

Updated on 17 April 2019 Are you tired of living between pay cheques and want to head towards financial freedom? Follow these 5 tips on how to break away from that dreadful cycle!

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Money Lessons You Can Learn From Game Of Thrones

By Zoë Moraes
April 15, 2019

On the surface, Game of Thrones appears to be nothing more than a violence-packed medieval fantasy. But one slash from a Valyrian steel sword soon reveals that the series carries some heavy financial lessons. Yes, between all the scheming and slaughter, financial planning and money management lessons from the houses and characters is something that […]

5 Tips To Save Money During Music Festivals

By Iman Zulkepli
March 25, 2019

Planning to go to that festival that rhymes with the words, “Shoe Size”? (Yup, this ain’t no paid post.) Well, if you are, be sure to read these tips so that you don’t come back with a hole in your wallet! Keep Calm, Don’t #FOMO. So you’re going with a bunch of friends. You […]

How To Share Expenses Fairly As A Couple [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Vino Kurukullam
February 8, 2019

When we are in love we share almost everything right? Food, car and even clothes (Shirts and sweaters etc. Don’t get any ideas). But do we share expenses too? if you do, kudos! but if you don’t. then you might want to read on to see how it can ease your financial burdens. Here […]

8 ways you can grow and invest your angpow money

8 Ways To Make Your Angpow Money Work For You

By Zoë Moraes
February 7, 2019

Angpow money, one of the Chinese New Year “benefits”. Unfortunately, our angpow hauls shrink the older we become. RM100 just seems a lot less these days. But it doesn’t matter how much you get, why not spend it in a way that helps you save more money in the long run? Now that sounds like a good deal to […]

Discount on Tolls This Chinese New Year

By Vino Kurukullam
January 31, 2019

Not only will the emergency lanes be accessible to drivers this Chinese New Year, but toll discounts between 10% and 30% will be implemented as well! A wonderful way to start the Lunar New Year. According to the Works Ministry, a total of 25 highway operators will offer special incentive to motorists in the form of discounts. […]

8 Money Tips For Chinese New Year

By CompareHero.my
January 23, 2019

You can tell that Chinese New Year is just around the corner when the shopping malls have put up their decorations and your colleagues are eagerly talking about going back to their hometowns. Save money this CNY with our tips!

Malaysians Can’t Afford Groceries?

By Vino Kurukullam
January 8, 2019

Truth hurts and sadly the title of this article is indeed true. let’s talk about a very common topic. The rise in cost of living in Malaysia.

15 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in 2019

By CompareHero.my
December 26, 2018

A new year is upon us, along with opportunities and new beginnings! It is the perfect time to make big changes in your financial habits too. Because no matter how much you make from your job, some tweaks in how you handle your money can go a long way to improving your finances.

Malaysia’s Personal Finance Roundup 2018

By Lord Tan
December 19, 2018

2018 is coming to an end, paving the way for 2019. It will be the start of a new year under a new ruling government, and a 2019 Budget that is quite different from before. What has happened this year for Malaysia, and what is to come? In last year’s Malaysia personal finance roundup, we […]

Common Money Mistakes People Made in 2018

By CompareHero.my
December 12, 2018

“Pokai lah,” (broke) or “duit dah kering” (no more money). Familiar with those phrases? Chances are, you have used it yourself, or have heard your friends or family using it. Read on to find out the common money mistakes Malaysians made in 2018.