Hello Grasshoppa, I often hear people talking about how hard it is to take control of their finances as they don’t know where to begin. Handling their finances can be too complicated which leads to multiple rash decisions made by them which can be right or wrong. For some, they drown themselves in debt & […]
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, I recently came across a social media post discussing the difference between Status Symbols and Wealth Symbols. This post prompted me to reflect on today’s society and the significance these symbols hold for many people. I also took the opportunity to introspect about my lifestyle. Below, I’ll explain what each set of symbols […]
Hello Grasshoppa, When you invest in stocks, your aim is to profit from your investment in the long run, whether by earning dividend income or selling your stocks as they appreciate in value. This is the difference between value and growth stocks, where one focuses on returning profits to investors, while the other prioritizes reinvesting […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Many of us have a threshold for items we consider purchasing, whether they cost as little as RM100 or as much as RM100,000 for substantial investments like cars or houses. Typically, my minimum reconsideration threshold starts as low as RM100, and I grant myself up to 24 hours to contemplate the purchase. The […]
Hello, Grasshoppa, Have you ever contemplated what you hope to achieve at a certain age? Recently, when I discovered James Clear’s book, “Atomic Habits,” they were discussing how to establish good habits through a system of compound growth. In essence, when you have a goal, the only way to attain it is by cultivating habits […]
Hello Grasshoppa, During my recent trip to Japan, I seized the opportunity to complete one of the books on my Kindle app list, titled “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi. It was a 7-hour flight, providing me with some valuable “me time” for reading and watching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) videos while […]
Hello Grasshoppa, It has been 2 months since I started to change my credit card from my Hong Leong Bank AirAsia Credit Card to Alliance Infinite Credit Card. Overall, I would say that they have the best points reward system compared to other credit card companies but there are some major issues that make me dislike the credit […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Most of us have a financial plan that we use as a guideline for our financial goals. Some can be as detailed as quantifying the actual numbers & some can just be as simple as wanting to live comfortably. Both can be good or bad depending on how one looks at his/her financial […]
Hello Grasshoppa, In my previous post on How To Live A Rich Life With Your Current Income, I touched on how you can spend your money on your passion or hobby. To summarize, it’s all about allocating a certain percentage of your money toward what you enjoy, allowing for guilt-free spending. You may read more on that […]
