Downsizing My Overall Expenses To Save More Money

Hello Grasshoppa, For some people, with the increase in income each year, they are using this as an excuse to increase their expenses to “enjoy” their lives better. The fact is, with the increase in income, we have a choice to actually live a better life by having more flexibility in our spending but if […]

How Much Can You Save When, Investing In A Coffee Machine

Hello Grasshoppa, In my early days of writing BBM articles, I touched on How A Cup Of Latte Can Affect Your Overall Finances. To summarise, it is based on your daily spending on a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee place. Coffee addiction can be real & to many, it is something necessary to get […]

Why You Shouldn’t Be “Penny Wise, Pound Foolish”

Hello Grasshoppa, There are some of us that are sensitive about spending our money & always find ways to save money, we may come out with creative ways to save it or we have been having different habits to save our pennies. Some of the ways & ideas can make sense to some of us […]

Ways To Save Money When You Travel In Thailand

Hello Grasshoppa, This marks my first international travel post-pandemic & I am really happy that I am able to travel back to my second home after being stuck in Malaysia for 2 years. Traveling to Thailand has always been my yearly routine for food, shopping & training. For this trip, I am traveling to Thailand […]

How I Spend & Save On Shopee

Hello Grasshoppa, When I recently looked into the breakdown of my monthly expenses, I noticed that one of my highest spendings is on Shopee. For the past 6 months, I have spent between RM500-RM1000 each month on this platform. As a huge believer in spending wisely, I do not usually spend money on shopping unless […]

Is It Wise To Use WISE

Hello Grasshoppa, I have an upcoming trip to Thailand which will be my first trip since the pandemic started. I have also written on the AirAsia Super+ which is the subscription that I have used to redeem my “free” flights. A friend of mine has recently recommended an app & card called Wise that he […]

Is AirAsia Super+ Subscription Worth It?

Hello Grasshoppa, AirAsia has recently launched AirAsia Super+ which is an annual subscription that offers “free” domestic & ASEAN flights within a period of 1 year along with other perks such as free food delivery, insurance & more. Prior to launching AirAsia Super+, they also launched AirAsia Unlimited Pass which is similar to Super+ with […]

How To Save Money By Spending Money

Hello Grasshoppa, Optimizing my expenses or looking for ways to save money is always a practice that I do constantly. If you often analyze your expenses, you will find ways to save money. Sometimes, some of the ways of saving money come from just minimizing expenses but some may also come from spending extra & […]

Websites & Apps That Can Help You Save Money

Hello Grasshoppa, Since the pandemic started, many of us have transitioned to online shopping for convenience. During this period, some of us tend to spend more especially when there is so much attractive stuff out there. Most probably you will see stuff that you never need or use anymore lying down somewhere in your house […]

Principles Of Purchasing That Will Save You Money

Hello Grasshoppa, Have you ever wanted to buy something so badly without having to wait for a potential sale or promotion? I know I have, but as many of us know, we shouldn’t buy based on a compulsive decision but rather we should give it a day or two before we make our purchase. Most […]