Sesekali kita kalah dengan perasaan dan melakukan perbelanjaan tanpa berfikir panjang. Tetapi, jika kita mengawal sikap ini, lebih banyak wang boleh disimpan. Tanpa sedar, ada perkara yang biasa kita lakukan dan sebenarnya satu pembaziran. Berikut merupakan 7 tindakan yang harus dihentikan segera supaya anda boleh menjimatkan lebih wang. 1. Membayar kadar faedah yang tinggi Ramai […]

Want to reduce your grocery bill? You can try buying supermarket store brands instead of name brands. Some of these products are affordable and made with quality ingredients. Who can forget value-for-money items such as Tesco’s Hot and Spicy Potato Chips and Milk Chocolate Digestive Biscuits? However, Tesco had sold its Malaysian business to Thailand’s […]

When your friend wants to borrow some money, how do you handle the situation and where do you draw the line? Read on to know the reasons why lending money to your friend is a bad idea. 1. You’re not really helping You know how the saying goes, “give a man a fish and you […]

Sebaik sahaja anda menerima gaji pertama, antara perkara yang anda ingin lakukan semestinya memperuntukkan sebahagian dari gaji tersebut untuk ibubapa anda. Kami menyediakan panduan untuk mengetahui jumlah yang anda boleh peruntukkan serta mengapa tindakan anda itu penting dan terpuji. Mengapa anda perlu memberi wang kepada ibu bapa? Bagi membesarkan kita dan adik-beradik yang lain, ibu […]

2020 has taught us the importance of having an emergency fund to keep ourselves financially covered during tough times. The pandemic has caused many Malaysians to lose their jobs, source of income and suffer pay cuts. With this kind of situation suddenly coming in, we are becoming more concerned when it comes to money matters. […]

Weather extremes like hotter days and thunderstorms have been predicted to take place in Malaysia from May until September thanks to the southwest monsoon. So far, these predictions are correct. Being one of the many who does not agree with extremely hot conditions, I have my air conditioner on full blast and at its lowest […]

Melakukan beberapa perubahan yang mudah mampu untuk mengurangkan penggunaan elektrik di rumah, sekaligus bantu anda menjimatkan wang! Jika anda belum peka, kadar tarif elektrik bakal meningkat tidak lama lagi. Setakat ini, rakyat Malaysia menikmati rebat 2 sen setiap kilowatt-sejam (kWh). Namun, kadar rebat ini mungkin akan dikurangkan atau dihapuskan oleh kerana kenaikan harga minyak dan […]

Peniaga online kini tidak lagi dibenarkan untuk menggunakan ayat “PM untuk harga” di media sosial.  Peniaga melanggar undang-undang jika tidak memaparkan harga barangan, dan meminta pelanggan menghubungi mereka untuk mendapatkan harga. Pusat Khidmat Aduan Pengguna Nasional (NCCC) melaporkan aduan pengguna dari sektor e-dagang mencatatkan jumlah aduan tertinggi sejak tahun 2014. Pengurus Kanan, Dasar dan Perundingan […]

During lockdown, many of us started to pursue other interests (anything to divert our attention away from the daily number of COVID-19 cases). One of these stay-at-home activities is gardening. In fact, it became so popular that some plant retailers reported a 70% increase in sales of seeds, indoor plants and gardening tools during the […]

Ever felt you were overcharged or shortchanged from your purchases? Find out how to get refunds or where to submit complaints. Read on to learn more about the types of consumer rights in Malaysia so you can be a smart and savvy shopper! What are your consumer rights in Malaysia? It’s important to be aware […]

Sometimes we just need a car to get around without having to service a huge loan or pay a lot on maintenance and most of all, petrol. With Malaysia’s petrol prices sometimes changing significantly on a weekly basis, you never know when you have to spend a fortune just to keep a fuel-guzzling car moving.  […]

A parent is also a child’s first teacher, showing them what they need to know about the world. An important part of this is taking them down the road of financial literacy. While some parents are apprehensive about discussing money matters with their kids, you must avoid falling into the same trap of minimal supervision. […]

Moving can be a pleasant and painful experience at the same time. From planning your move to the day of moving, it takes a lot of attention to detail, time management, and a bit of luck to get the best movers to help you through the process to move to your new home or city […]

Looking to sell that old guitar you never play or the camera stand that was never put to good use? It is time to do some spring cleaning and sell the stuff in your house to make some money. There are so many platforms (online or offline) to sell used items and you can make […]

Megikut pepatah Inggeris, “Lend only the amount of money you can afford to lose.” Terjemahannya; Hanya pinjamkan jumlah wang yang anda mampu tampung andai kata ia tidak dibayar balik. Apabila anda pinjamkan wang kepada ahli keluarga atau teman-teman, kerap kali anda akan berharap mereka akan pulangkan wang anda dengan segera (atau dalam masa yang ditetapkan) […]

As many places in areas with internet access now require us to check in via the MySejahtera app, a smartphone is more important than ever. The MySejahtera mobile app is also the easiest way to register for COVID-19 vaccination. So if you’re looking for a new budget-friendly smartphone that fulfils your needs in the new […]

On International Women’s Day, CompareHero spoke to several women from different backgrounds to get a better sense of their attitude towards money and finance.  In politics, the workplace, education and business, women are making strides, shattering glass ceilings, and changing attitudes about gender differences and equality. They have left their mark on all fronts. Globally, […]

Many of us have been spending more time at home since March 2020 – as we continue to work, learn and enjoy leisurely pursuits under various movement control orders. In the new norm, investing in certain home appliances can make your daily routine more efficient, and save you money in the long run. We take […]

Car insurance premiums are usually one of the most expensive parts of car ownership. Insurance providers consider a number of factors when determining how much you will be charged for the annual policy, such as age, gender, type of vehicles, location and claim history. The more factors included, the more expensive you will have to […]

The idea of being debt-free early in life is tempting because nobody wants to be tangled in debt in the long run, especially for high-interest debt. Maybe you have a stash of extra cash that you can use or you just got a nice bump to your salary—should you pay off your loans early, as […]