Hello Grasshoppa, Do you ever dread paying your monthly credit card bills or other loans? I personally feel so even though I don’t have much debt aside from my house & car loan. I bought my second car in 2020 when my first car was in a condition where it was giving me multiple issues. When I […]
How To Achieve Financial Failure
Hello Grasshoppa, For the past few years, I have been writing a lot on How To Achieve Financial Freedom & it is mostly related to the “right” path towards it. Some readers may find it relatable while some may feel otherwise depending on their spending habits & income. In my opinion, achieving financial freedom is […]
Personal Finance Guide For Young Adults
Hello Grasshoppa, Many years ago, when I first started working, I had no clue about financial literacy & the best part of all, I had zero knowledge on how to invest. Back then, I spent most of my money on entertainment like drinking to partying, piling up credit cards & other unnecessary debts. As a […]
What I’ve Learned From Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad At 19 & In My Late 20s
Hello Grasshoppa, When I started to work as a direct selling agent, one of the d books that was recommended by my leader was Rich Dad Poor Dad. During each weekly team meeting, they always emphasized retiring earlier & direct selling was the “way” for them to achieve it. During that time, I did not […]
How Much I Have Spent On My Car In One Year
Hello Grasshoppa, It’s been 1 year since I bought my Toyota Yaris. Many years back, I was sharing a lot on how I wouldn’t sell my old Naza Suria even after 12 years of driving it. The last few months before I decided to sell it, I have spent almost a few thousand on repairing […]
How Can Money Buy You Happiness
Hello Grasshoppa, How do you define happiness? Is it something link to money or money does not matter to you? Most people will always link their happiness to money & they will usually say money can buy you happiness. Agree or disagree? Personally, I think that money can buy me happiness. Why? I’ve been talking a […]
The Best Way To Manage & Track Your Credit Card Spending
Hello Grasshoppa, Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with credit cards where my spending habits had led me to maximise my credit card limit. Even after I cleared my debts, I remembered that I tried to apply for a credit card which got rejected. That situation then led me to live a life […]
How Much You Need For Your Retirement
Hello Grasshoppa, It is often a question when you ask someone that is embarking on a FIRE Journey how much they need to retire. They will usually give you a total amount but if you asked in detail why they need that much, they will give you a calculation based on their projected annual income […]
Is “Buy Now, Pay Later’ Good For Malaysians?
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, many companies are offering Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment plan where you are able to purchase the item you want & pay it within 3-6 months via instalment. Some companies even offer you to purchase now & pay it a lump sum the following month. There are many thoughts & views […]
Is Credit Card Your Best Friend Or Enemy?
Hello Grasshoppa, Is credit card your best friend or enemy? It is a common debate that many people have as some may find credit cards to be bad while some actually think that it can be your best friend when used well. Whether it is good or evil, it provides you with the same function […]