Asset Allocation: Is It Suitable for You?
Lately, I read some materials on asset allocation. As I reflect, while I agree on its principles and virtues, I’m also in the opinion that it might not be suitable
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Wealth Management
Expensive Private Education: Worth it?
My son asked me how much his education cost. I cracked my head to explain it to him. Let me tell you the story. One evening, when we were walking towards
5 Principles Fresh Graduates Can Apply to Become Financially Successful
I’m currently in my 40s. I won’t say that I’ve attained the ‘Richie Rich’ level of financial wealth, but I do enjoy some level of financial security. Today, as I
How Football Shaped How I Invest and Plan My Finances Today?
When I was a secondary school boy, I became an avid footballer. Nothing beats the feeling of running freely around the padang to kick a ball and at that time, football
How Taekwondo has Shaped My Investment Style Today?
When I was a schoolkid, I enjoyed playing all kinds of sports. I was doing okay in football but the one sport I wish I could do really well was
4 Impact a Car Purchase Could Make to Your Financial Life
Here is a case study: Meet Wayne, a 25-year old executive based in Kuala Lumpur. He earns a decent salary of RM 4,000 a month. Presently, he plans to buy himself
Jeff Bezos’ Wisdom on Long-Term Thinking
In the 2003 letter's to Amazon's shareholders, Jeff Bezos wrote about the story of his friends renting out their home. The family who moved in nailed a Christmas tree to
From Riding the Penang Ferry to Ordering Uber Eats: 3 Key Money Lessons
There was a difficult period back in 2003 when I first started selling life insurance. I had some prospective customers I needed to meet in Sungai Petani, my hometown. But
What is Your Measurement of Financial Wealth?
How do you measure financial wealth? Is it to look at one’s possessions, like the amount of cash in his bank account, or the cars he drives, the clothes he wears,