The Fine Line between Financial Advice and Financial Education
‘I have RM 50,000 in cash. What should I invest in?’ This is a common question on investing. But, the thing is, ‘What answers do you expect?’. Do you intend to
How to Choose a Good Stock Brokerage Account?
First, let’s understand the primary role of a stockbroking firm: A stockbroking firm offers traders and investors a platform to buy, hold, and sell stocks in the stock market. Period. Sure,
How do I Measure Stock Investment Performance?
Today, it is normal to measure the investment performance of a stock, based on stock price movements. For instance: If a stock went up in price, the stock is viewed to
Can I Invest in Stocks Without Reading Financial Reports?
Here is an analogy: Let’s say, I work for Public Bank as a mortgage officer. Everyday, tens of potential borrowers walk into my office to ask for a mortgage. And, you are
How to Earn RM 1,000 a month in Dividend Income?
The answer is: ‘If you could find a couple of stocks that offer 5% per year in dividend yield, you may invest RM 240,000 into them and thus, earning you RM
5 Key Considerations to Manage Inherited Wealth
Meet Lim. Lim is 35 years old, earns RM 80,000 in annual income, has a wife, a house with RM 350,000 in mortgage balance, a car with RM 50,000 in outstanding
7 Interesting Similarities between Stock Investing and Paktor
Note: Paktor is Cantonese for dating. Hi, Are you new to stock investing? Do you find it difficult to learn about stock investing? Would you like to know the simplest way to understand stock investing? If
Smart Estate Planning Strategies for a Young Family
Here is a comment from KCLau’s Money Tips Facebook Page: Of which, I like to write a case study on how we could plan for our estates, thus, protecting the financial
Estate Planning for Stock Investors
Question: Let’s say, we have Jim, a Malaysian stock investor. Over time, he built a portfolio comprising dividend stocks listed in Malaysia and Singapore. So, the question is, ‘What happens to