Hello Grasshoppa, In Malaysia, the government offers various incentives & schemes to help citizens improve their financial well-being. From tax reliefs to homeownership programs, these incentives can play a crucial role in enhancing your personal finance strategy. This week, let’s explore how you can leverage these government incentives to grow your financial health. 1. Tax […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, I delved into the latest appendix released by KWSP on EPF statistics. As a proud Malaysian and an EPF member, these stats spoke volumes to me. Here’s what I think after taking a deep dive into the numbers. The main target age group I will be discussing is 25-29, a period when individuals […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Today, we’re diving into a crucial aspect of financial planning in Malaysia: the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting to explore your financial options, understanding EPF is essential for securing your future. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about EPF […]
Hello Grasshoppa, With the recent announcement of EPF Account 3 by KWSP, they have restructured & renamed each account from Account 1 to Account Persaraan, Account 2 to Account Sejahtera & new Account 3 called Account Fleksibel. The introduction has brought mixed feelings among Malaysians on the new changes. A look back at the previous structure […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, the Malaysian government has stated that Malaysians need to have at least RM240,000 in savings when they reach 55 years old. This will allow them to have RM1,000 for the next 20 years until age 75 based on the average Malaysian lifespan. Based on that article, Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim has also stated […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Want to find an indirect way to pay your spouse their monthly allowance while ensuring that they have extra savings? Introducing EPF i-Sayang which is an initiative introduced by the government to allow the contributor (husband) to transfer 2% of their employee share contribution received from the employer to the receiver (wife) EPF […]
Hello Grasshoppa, There will be a point in our lives when we will have thoughts of how can we plan for our family or loved ones just in case something happens to us. Occasionally, my mind wonders what will happen to my assets in my absence. When I was 19, I remembered this struggle my […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently I stumbled upon data on American Household’s Average Monthly Expenses which shows that our TWO biggest expenses are house & transportation. Despite the data being based on Americans, this also applies to Malaysia since most of our biggest expenses revolve around house & transportation. To some of us, it is obvious but […]
Hello Grasshoppa, There are lots of EPF features that have been introduced over the years & this is by far one of the best features by EPF for individuals that do not know what to invest in but want to earn higher interest than a fixed deposit. In Malaysia, we have been introduced to many types […]
Hello Grasshoppa, I have been blogging for more than 4 years as part of capturing & sharing my retirement & financial independence process with you. I have written over 250 posts in these 4 years but never about my personal finance rules. Although it is part of my daily life & activities, these rules have […]
