Hello Grasshoppa, When it comes to securing a place to call home in Malaysia, the decision between renting and buying requires careful consideration. Each option presents its own set of advantages & disadvantages, and what may be the best choice for one individual or family might not necessarily be the ideal solution for another. In […]
Hello Grasshoppa, In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, successful investors are those who strategically navigate the complexities of investment options. Building a diversified portfolio is a key principle for achieving long-term financial goals while mitigating risk. In this article, we will explore the importance of diversification and provide practical insights on how to construct […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, Bank Negara announced the increment of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.25%. This was an additional increment on top of their announcement in May 2022 from 2.00%. Since July 2020, our OPR was at 1.75% before it increased in the period of 2 months to 2.25%. The overall OPR […]
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 […]
Hello Grasshoppa, With the current pandemic situation, I have cancelled 2 of my overseas holidays & currently I’m on my Cuti-Cuti Malaysia trip with my family in Cameron Highland. It’s been 10 years or more since I last visited here & currently I am writing my blog while overseeing the beautiful golf course. Despite the […]
Hello Grasshoppa, In this week’s interview, I am privileged to have an old friend of mine that I’ve known since my gym started. Fast forward a few years later, he is also a gym owner & an active competitor like me. We even travelled to Bangkok last year for a competition. With the recent branding […]
Hello Grasshoppa, The world is a pretty small placed especially when you are living in a small island called Penang. Over the past few years, I had few encounters with Ewen during her time as an insurance agent & when she moved on into property consultation. One of the things that I admire about her […]
Hello Grasshoppa, In this small community of personal financial bloggers, most probably we will know each other or eventually know each other. Recently I’ve been connected to another Penang-Kia named Stev Yong who is the founder of My Personal Finances or MyPF. If you have ever been to their website, you are able access many […]
Hello Grasshoppa, When we talk about investment with our friends & family, there’s a chance where you will meet a “Guru” that will speak their mind about investing but the fact is, they know nothing about investment or they have yet to invest a single cent of their money on investment. Sometimes you may bump […]
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, I have stumbled across a property investment book called Back To Property Investment To Create Wealth by Anders Ong. After browsing a few pages of the book, I decided to connect with Anders to interview him on my blog. Getting to know some brief story about him, his story is quite inspiring […]
