Should I take Cash Advance for Investments?
Question: Hi, I’m James. Lately, I had received a phone call from my banker where he told me that the bank has just launched a cash advance offer. I’m entitled to receive cash...
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Bad Debt Hacks 101
Imagine. You finished work, drove home, and the very first thing that ‘greets’ you is an envelope that contains your credit card statement. It states: Outstanding...
10x Premium for 10% Better Satisfaction: Is it worth it?
I used to be a full-time musician a decade ago. I produced and arranged music from a home studio consisted of pre-owned musical gears that I bought mostly through eBay. I was...
5 Things You Need to Know about Filing Your Income Tax for Year 2017
Hi guys … We are less than a month away from 1 January 2018. I know, in a few weeks time, most of us would be on Christmas shopping to commemorate the final episode of year...
How To Not Fall Into The Trap Of Impulse Purchase
A woman passes by a shop. She sees a beautiful gown worn by a mannequin. It’s love at first sight. She wants that, but it is so costly. She opens her purse to check whether...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Christmas Shopping this year with a Maybank 2 American Express Credit Card?
Phew! Time flies. We are just a month away from celebrating Christmas. It’s a season where we embrace the spirit of gifting and generosity. Perhaps, you intend to: Express...
How e-remit Helped My Maid to Pay for Her Mom’s Medical Bill
Last wednesday evening, I came home from work and found Yati, my domestic helper sobbing in the kitchen. ‘Yati, what’s wrong?’, I asked. She replied, ‘Sir, I just called home....
Urgent Decisions To Make To Survive 2016 Financial Challenges
Many of us are anxious with incoming of 2016 due to many expected hurdles that we need to face. With the rising cost of living, additional cost in taxes and tolls, subsidy...
No pain and lots to gain: The 4 painless ways to save money
Once a friend told me about his biggest fear. That fear used to be checking his bank balance, because once he did, instant depression! He just could not deal with the fact...