Everyone says sharing a place with housemates can help you save. Split the rent, split the bills, even split the dishwashing soap. Sounds ideal… but is it really cheaper, or are people just not talking about the hidden costs?

In this episode of The Money Goal, Emir and producer Aishah spill the real tea on their own renting experiences, from living with housemates to renting solo, and what actually makes the most sense for your wallet.

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Malaysia’s passport is now officially the 3rd strongest in the world, meaning you can enter over 180 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival. That’s easily RM500 saved for souvenirs, café-hopping, or that must-try local dish on your next trip. Plus, the Ringgit is gaining strength against many major currencies too.

In this episode, our host Emir and producer Aishah (a certified travel lover) break down what this really means for Malaysians... from travelling and studying abroad to earning in foreign currencies and even investing overseas.

And of course, we dive into how the Ministry of Home Affairs played a key role in making all this possible.#SYOK #SYOKPodcast #TheMoneyGoal

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We all remember our WFH era, the time when we actually saved money because there was no petrol, no tolls, no parking fees! Our friend recently landed a job that lets her work remotely five days a week (what a dream!), but somehow... she’s finding it harder to save.

That’s strange, right? How did we manage it so well during the MCO?

In this episode, our host Emir and producer Aishah break down where our money really goes when we’re working from home, the sneaky spending habits we don’t notice, and how to get back to smart saving — without giving up the little joys that keep us sane.

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"Can You Pay First? I’ll Pay You Back."

We’ve all heard that line and sometimes the money just never returns. So what do you do? Do you ask for it back, or just keep quiet and hope they remember?

This week on The Money Goal, Emir and Yasmin talk about the awkwardness of chasing payments among friends, how they’ve handled it, and where to draw the line when money and friendship mix.

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Imagine working your way up for years… then finding out the new hire, who just joined, is earning RM1,000 more than you. Yup — salary envy is real, and it happens more often than we think.

In this week’s episode of The Money Goal, Emir breaks down why this happens, how to deal with it, and what you can do to negotiate your worth. Watch it now on #SYOK!

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Convenience makes life so much easier, kan? From food delivery to valet parking and even calling a cleaner to our house — all to save time… but at what cost?

In this week’s episode of The Money Goal, Emir and Yasmin break down how much they actually spend on convenience and what happens when it gets a little too easy to spend.

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Caring for your parents while raising your own kids isn’t easy... and yet, so many of us are doing it.

This week on The Money Goal, Emir explores the struggles and strength of the sandwich generation, and how we can manage the weight of responsibility with a little more balance.

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Is it a red flag if your partner spends beyond their means or expects you to foot the bill every time? Everyone sees money differently, but there’s no denying that finances can make—or break—a relationship.

In this episode of The Money Goal, host Emir and producer Yasmin open up about how they navigate money and love as two twenty-somethings trying to survive in today’s pricey world.

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The nasi lemak your mum used to buy for RM2 now costs around RM6, and that’s inflation for you. No matter where you are in the world, there’s no escaping it — only learning how to deal with it.

Being young in today’s economy isn’t easy. Between trying to make ends meet and figuring out your next step, it can feel overwhelming. But understanding how to manage your money and keep up with inflation can make all the difference.

In this episode of The Money Goal, Emir and Aishah discuss how inflation affects your daily spending — from groceries to rent — and what you can actually do about it.

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“Hello, saya pegawai dari LHDN…” Sounds familiar? Maybe you’ve received calls like this too, where the person on the other end sounds so convincing that you start doubting yourself — should you entertain them, or just hang up?

Scammers are getting smarter by the day, and unfortunately, many Malaysians have already lost their hard-earned money. In this episode of The Money Goal, Emir breaks down the common tricks scammers use, how to spot the red flags, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your duit from falling into the wrong hands.

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