Hello Grasshoppa, Have you ever experienced FOMO or Fear Of Missing Out, whenever there are new investment opportunities? I for one felt FOMO when I’ve missed out on the latest investments. I invested in some of it & I did pass many of it as well. This feeling is common not only for investing but […]
Should You Spend Your Money To Learn About Investment From Online Guru?
Hello Grasshoppa, Prior to the pandemic, most of our social media feed is filled with sponsored posts by companies or gurus that will teach you how to invest via their investment courses. Usually, you will be paying a small amount of money or getting a free preview of their courses at a hotel in […]
The Best Way To Manage & Track Your Credit Card Spending
Hello Grasshoppa, Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with credit cards where my spending habits had led me to maximise my credit card limit. Even after I cleared my debts, I remembered that I tried to apply for a credit card which got rejected. That situation then led me to live a life […]
Should You Invest With Online Investment Platforms That Are Not Approved by The Securities Commission of Malaysia?
Hello Grasshoppa, Over the years, I was approached by multiple investment platforms for collaboration via my affiliate link or paid post. I have successfully collaborated with a few but there are also many that I have chosen not to collaborate with. Usually, the investing platforms are those platforms that I personally use & it is […]
How Much You Need For Your Retirement
Hello Grasshoppa, It is often a question when you ask someone that is embarking on a FIRE Journey how much they need to retire. They will usually give you a total amount but if you asked in detail why they need that much, they will give you a calculation based on their projected annual income […]
Are Stock Tips Reliable & Should You Invest Based On The Tips?
Hello Grasshoppa, Throughout your investment journey, have you ever gotten tips on which stocks to look out for? Personally, I have experienced this many times and have received tips from both professionals and amateur investors. I for one, am not a fan of investing based on hearsay and only invest based on my own stock […]
Is “Buy Now, Pay Later’ Good For Malaysians?
Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, many companies are offering Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment plan where you are able to purchase the item you want & pay it within 3-6 months via instalment. Some companies even offer you to purchase now & pay it a lump sum the following month. There are many thoughts & views […]
Starting Your Own Business vs Stocks Investment. Which Is Better?
Hello Grasshoppa, Did you know that investing in stocks is considered as part of owning a business as technically it means that you are part-owner of the company? The number of stocks you have purchased will determine the percentage of ownership you have in that company. The more stocks you have, the higher your percentage […]
Is Credit Card Your Best Friend Or Enemy?
Hello Grasshoppa, Is credit card your best friend or enemy? It is a common debate that many people have as some may find credit cards to be bad while some actually think that it can be your best friend when used well. Whether it is good or evil, it provides you with the same function […]
Turning Your Passion Into Income
Hello Grasshoppa, How often do you see someone being able to turn their passion into a steady income stream? Personally, I do not hear of this often enough, which could be because they often perceive their passion negatively and do not see the money-making potential in what they enjoy doing. Take your career as an […]