Hello Grasshoppa, A few weeks ago, I got in touched with Ing Hong aka The Stockmonger via Facebook on a possible meet up in Penang. After a short chat with him, I realized he is also a Penang based Personal Finance & Investment Blogger originally from Labuan. Throughout my BBM Blogging journey, I’ve always thought that I’m […]
Is FIRE Movement Possible For Malaysian?
Hello Grasshoppa, What is FIRE Movement & what is it all about? My personal understanding of FIRE Movement comes from Mr. Money Mustache but after further research, I realized that it was originated by Vicki Robin who is the author of Your Money or Your Life. It is part of my bucket list books to […]
3 Must-Know Tips To Select The Best Credit Card
Hello Grasshoppa, Many years back I recalled when I applied for Credit Card, I have no idea on which Credit Card to apply & what are the fees or hidden fees of each card. I have no idea on the Credit Card benefits too. All I did was going to the bank & informing them […]
Mutual Fund vs Robo-Advisor. Which Investment Is Better For You?
Hello Grasshoppa, In the past, I have some posts about Mutual Fund & Robo-Advisor but I have never made any comparison of both investments before. What are the common similarities and differences of both investment platforms? Today we will be exploring more on both investments to see which investment suits you better. As an investor, […]
Black Belt Money & Habits Podcast EP1 – Get To Know Your Host (Dion Ooi)
Welcome to Black Belt Money & Habits Podcast Episode 1 In this episode, Dion will be sharing his background & his current job. He will also be sharing some snippets are how Black Belt Money & Habits Podcast will help you with your Personal Finance & Daily Habits. Press Play To Enjoy Our Podcast […]
8 Fun Facts About Warren Buffett
Hello Grasshoppa, Warren Buffett is well known as one of The Greatest Investors of All Time. But how much we really know about Warren Buffett? I will be covering 8 Fun Facts About Warren Buffett just for all of you to know him better. Before we move to the Fun Fact about him, lets look at […]
Is It Possible To Go Cashless In Malaysia?
Hello Grasshoppa, Is it possible to go cashless in Malaysia? This is a trend that I heard coming from country like China where they use mainly mobile app to make payment for any type of transactions whether its food, transportation, parking or anything. Can Malaysia move towards such trend as well? Recently I have discovered […]
Alternative Investment To Enhance Your Current Investment Portfolio
Hello Grasshoppa, Few days ago, I had a catch-up session with my mentor & he asked me about my view on Mutual Fund. His other question was what are the alternatives if he is looking to diversify his investment portfolio. He mentioned that he heard something about P2P Financing but he has very little idea […]
9 Principles To Ensure Your Investment Is Profitable
Hello Grasshoppa, Everyone always hope or want their investment to be profitable. Isn’t that true? Yes I know, I may sound funny when I asked this question. But come to think about it, everyone wants their investment to be profitable but do they know how? Do they have a basic principle or set of rules […]
10 Easy Ways To Make Extra Money in Malaysia
Hello Grasshoppa, With the rise of cost of living, many people are struggling or looking for options to earn extra money to sustain their standard of living. In fact, most Malaysians are actually struggling especially for Fresh Grads. Imagine starting to work with your salary & you still have to pay your PTPTN loan. Many […]