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A Malaysian compiling Lots of tips and advices on personal financial planning - Protect, accumulate, preserve, and manage your WEALTH wisely!

48 Fuel Saving Tips

Try googling "fuel saving tips" and you will get 2.89 million results. After I've gone through most of them, here is my summarized version. photo credit: mac_filko Slow down - just follow the speed limit Check your tire pressure - at least once a month, in cool condition. accelerate moderately turn off air conditioner - (only applicable at night) keep the original - don't upgrade your car with fancy rim or tyre reduce your car weight downsize - use a smaller car (CLK? Cute Little Kancil.) Don't drive - those without driving license don't spend much on fuel Avoid ...

Average Monthly Household Income in 2007: Is it enough?

According to a survey done by the Statistic Department for the Economic Planning Unit, published in Personal Money Magazine June 2008 edition, a typical family in Malaysia earns only RM3686/month. How much is RM3686/month worth? In terms of vehicle, the cheapest range of national car Proton Saga is priced between RM31,500 to RM39,800. RM3686/month is just enough for you to pay for a new car with your entire annual household income. It means the husband and wife work for the whole year without spending any sen, that is just enough to buy ...

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