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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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) […]

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 […]

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!

Looking for gifts to buy for your family and friends this Chinese New Year (CNY)? We listed 27 gift ideas you can get on Shopee and Lazada with CNY sale 2021 markdowns. Read below to find out! Chinese New Year is coming very soon! We usually get excited for this festive celebration, however, it will […]

Angpow money is one of the “benefits” of Chinese New Year. 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 […]

This article was first published on September 24, 2020 and has been edited and updated for accuracy and clarity. In an effort to boost economic recovery and help Malaysians cope with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced that the final payment of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional […]

Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, it is expected that inflation will also be affected. Read this article to find out the best ways to get ready for inflation in 2021. Though 2021 may have started with a disastrous flood – affecting thousands of Malaysians and their families in several […]

It can’t be denied that cash is king, and let’s all agree that cash on hand is the fastest way to spend it. But with these few tricks, you can save instead! Follow these 7 cash tips to help you build your stash of dough!

Forex, foreign exchange or FX trading is the conversion of one currency into another. If you’re interested in trading on the forex market, here’s a closer look at everything you need to know about forex, how it works, the methodology and its landscape in Malaysia. If you have ever walked past a money changer, you […]

The long-awaited annual year-end-sale is back. There’s only one reason why everyone’s looking forward to the 12.12 yearly sales tradition, and it’s because of the massive markdowns. With savings of up to 70% off, there’s plenty for everyone across all categories. And what’s even better than massive markdowns? Credit card discounts on top of those […]

Are you assigned as someone’s Secret Santa this year? Thinking about a gift can be a nerve-racking process that could leave you pulling your hair out. In most cases, we leave the shopping until the very last minute, and that often leads us to making bad gifting decisions: buying gifts that are either too expensive, […]