Ringgit and Sense

As we reach certain milestones in our life, its timely to reflect on the financial mistakes we may have made along the way. Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning, Finwealth Management joins us for that discussion whilst reminding us how to recover from them.

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Considering a career change is a decision many of us ponder at least once in our lives. How can we be sure it's the right choice, and how do we overcome the financial fears associated with taking that first step? Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services and Licensed Financial Planner at Wealth Vantage Advisory Sdn. Bhd guides us through navigating this potentially life-changing move.

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We continue our series on how to manage the estate of a loved one who has passed on but in the final part, we ask what happens when there is no will? How does getting a letter of administration differ from a grant of probate. Gerald Samuel, a lawyer with 35 years experience tells us.

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The death of a loved one is already traumatic enough but dealing with the estate can be complex and overwhelming. But things can be made easier with a will if you plan ahead. We Speak to Gerald Samuel , a lawyer with 35 years experience as to how to obtain that grant of probate.

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For many Muslims, performing the pilgrimage to Makkah, whether for the Hajj or Umrah, is a once in a lifetime experience, but it comes with a hefty price tag. What are the financial factors that Muslims should consider as they plan for these important trips? We discuss planning for pilgrimage with Suraya Zainudin, Founder of the Financial Blog, Ringgit Oh Ringgit. 

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On Ringgit and Sense today we delve into the growing mountain of student debt. Dr. Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, a Research Associate at the Khazanah Research Institute, sheds light on whether tertiary education truly facilitates upward mobility, the disproportionate burden of educational debt on lower-income households,  and whether there is a case for universal student loan debt forgiveness.

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In the world of finance, there are often terms bandied about like preference shares, interest schemes and even cash trust. Lawyer Dr Seow Hock Peng, who is also Lecturer of Law at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology shares with us their differences, and how you should spot a red flag.

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Buy now pay later services have made it tempting to split a purchase into a few installments. But has it also given us a false sense of our purchasing power? 

Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin, Senior Research Associate, at Khazanah Research Institute joins us to discuss what are the consumer protection in place at the moment, who is more prone to the risks of falling into a cycle of high debt, whether it can serve as a safe borrowing channel. 

Khazanah research  recently published a report titled “The Financialisation of Our Lives” with the second chapter focusing on the rise of buy now pay later.

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We delve into the financial mindset of young Malaysians with Peter Yong, Co-Founder and CEO of Mr. Money TV. We'll discuss whether it's fair to say they spend excessively and struggle to save against the backdrop of stagnating wages and rising living costs. We also dive into some very practical financial advice and the importance of the right mindset.

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Buying a house and turning it into a home is on the wish list of most but due to high building material and labour cost, how should you budget for your renovation? Kenneth Tan, a first time home buyer shares his experience so that we can avoid the expensive mistakes but also know where the cost savings are.

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