Hello Grasshoppa, We are currently in a situation where the prices of goods are getting more expensive & we are paying a higher price for everything generally. It is a sad situation where the price of goods is rising but our salary still remains the same. The rise in prices is partly due to war, […]
How To Get Brands To Notice You
Hello Grasshoppa, It is a busy weekend for me & I am currently in the airport waiting to board my flight back to Penang. I had my first BJJ competition this year where I ended up winning silver, however, I had to pull out of my final match due to an injury. Overall, I had […]
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 Did I Save Using “Buy Now, Pay Later”?
Hello Grasshoppa, It’s been a while since I last traveled for a vacation, especially with Covid-19. As of my writing, I am sipping my drink while enjoying such a nice view. For this trip, I am spending less than RM200 just by redeeming a trip using my AirAsia Points for both my flight & accommodation. […]
How To Fund Your Passion
Hello Grasshoppa, In my previous previous few posts, I have touched on Turning Your Passion Into Income & also Why Should You Invest In Your Passion. In both posts, what was lacking was the actual process on “How To Fund Your Passion?”. Over the years, the investment of my passion was particularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where I have […]
The Journey Towards My Dream Home
Hello Grasshoppa, This post has been in my draft since January 2020. I started drafting this post to gradually track how much I have spent to get my house ready & as of April 2022, I am excited to announce that it has finally been completed. From the bedroom to a mini office area, a […]
My Top 5 Personal Finance & Investment Apps That I Can’t Live Without
Hello Grasshoppa, We live in a world where technology is so advanced that everything can be accessible in the palm of our hands. As long as you have a smartphone, you can be updated on your friend’s latest status, the world’s latest news, play games, watch videos & many more. Depending on how you use […]
My 4th Year As A Personal Finance Blogger. How Is My Journey So Far?
Hello Grasshoppa, When I started BBM Blog, my main reasons were to share my personal finance journey towards my retirement & also as a guide to my readers out there. Over the years, I grew my blog from a small blog with a few readers to one of the top bloggers in Malaysia. Aside from […]
My Experience Being Part Of HSBC Wealth Webinar Panelist
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, I was one of the panelists alongside Suraya (Ringgit Oh Ringgit) & Ken (HSBC) moderated by Roshan Kanesan (RinggitPlus). Being part of the HSBC webinar has definitely been a momentous experience since I started my blog. With the attendance of over 400 people, I am glad to hear lots of positive feedback […]
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 […]