Money-Smart Mama Episode 2: Teaching Kids to Save, Budget and Spend Money
byOur children certainly know how to spend their money on the toys they like and on the food they savour. However, do they know…
Finance & Career
Part of parenting would be earning money and working as hard as you can to give the best for your family. No doubt happiness and health are of the utmost importance but as the major “stockholder” and “breadwinner” of the family, we will always be concerned about our childrens’ welfare. Our writers have prepared a bunch of articles to guide you through any financial crisis, family budgeting and more. Stay tuned!
Money-Smart Mama Episode 1: How Is A Savings Plan Important For Your Kids?
byHow smart are you in terms of managing your money? What did you do so far to make your money grow? Have you prepared…
Ar. Loh Mei Ee Merges Motherhood & Architecture As Her Life Philosophy
byWhen people ask: Is architecture science or art? The answer may surprise you. It’s both. As explained by architect Ken Boroson in his article,…
Architect Mum Ar. Teh Woan Cian Talks About Balancing Parenting & Planning
byBeing a woman and an architect isn’t easy, what more when she becomes a mum who has to deal with time and toughness constraints….
Shanggari B Talks About Managing Motherhood & Company As A Mum & CEO
byShanggari Balakrishnan is very busy these days. As the CEO of MORS Group—a bespoke consultancy business founded in 2014 to champion leadership and sustainability…
98 Days Maternity Leave, 7 Days Paternity Leave, Here’s What Mums Think
byGood news for mums and dads! The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which deals with maternity and paternity leaves, has been passed by Dewan Negara…
Life of a City Mummy Turned Rockin’ Goat Farmer
byWhen it comes to goat farming, not everyone from big cities can do it quite like Lydia Jominin. Also known as Datin Kambeng (because…
Fazura Dishes on Securing Her Ideal Body Weight and Latest Project
byMalaysia’s beloved mum and popular actress Fazura admits that losing weight after giving birth to her daughter Nur Fatima Aisya, who turns two this…
University Degree Choices: Should Your Child Follow His Heart or Follow the Money?
byOur children grow up so fast that the question of which degree course they should pursue for a particular career path might become a…
Various Tax Exemptions That Mums Can Enjoy
byBeing a parent can put a strain on the wallet, for both stay-at-home and working spouses. Thankfully, the government offers some financial relief for…
ASP Halijah: A Story of Women Empowerment in a Male Dominated Field
byInternational Women’s Day spotlights and celebrates the importance of women in all levels of industries. Motherhood chats with ASP Halijah, who serves as a…
Is the Lockdown Fuelling Your Online Shopping Habit? Here’s How Can You Draw Boundaries
by“Oh, this is nice!” *click* “Hmm, I could do with this gadget in the house.” *click* “Oh my goodness, this colour is gorgeous!” *click*…
Teaching Kids About Money: An Age-by-Age Guide
byWhen should you expose your children to money? As soon as they learn how to count! Counting does not mean anything to them other…
Four Ways to Save Money When Grocery Shopping
byThe winds of change—it is blowing on the price tags of almost everything at the grocery store. Did you notice? Just last week, I…
Goodbye, Purses! E-Wallets Are Way More Convenient and Rewarding These Days. How So? Find Out With Us
byEver since Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone 145 years ago, its evolution has taken an exponential spike, and we are grateful. After all,…
A Paradigm Shift: From A Full-Time Pilot To A Full-Time Dad
byThe global pandemic, as we all know, has limited us to finding beauty in airplanes high up in the skies. The days of checking…
La Juiceria Founder Anabelle Co-Martinent Talks About Finding Balance In Business On International Women’s Day
by‘Creative juices’ in its literal and metaphorical sense was what inspired Anabelle Co-Martinent to start her own business. In 2013, the Manila-born iron lady,…
Jenn Low of Wanderlust+Co talks about Mumpreneurship in Fashion on International Women’s Day
byIf you are thinking of a Malaysian brand of jewellery that has won the hearts of Jessica Alba and Gigi Hadid, you’d think Jenn…
Mac Chung Lynn talks about ‘Changing Lives Together’ at Nando’s on International Women’s Day
byIn 2020, Mac Chung Lynn, the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Nando’s Chickenland Malaysia was named ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ by…
Empowering Malaysians to live Sustainably, Yasmin Rasyid brings a Special Message on International Women’s Day
byA different kind of mother by any standards and certainly the right woman for International Women’s Day, Dr. Yasmin Rasyid is a marine biologist…
It’s Time to Tell Our Teens The Truth About Credit Cards
byWhat comes to your mind when you heard about credit cards? My past school experiences had led me to have a very negative impression…
Mummies’ Guide on How to Buy Car Insurance Like a Pro with These Super-Easy Steps
byHave you ever wondered why most mummies get tired very often? Ah, there is this term called the MENTAL LOAD. What is that? It…
Our Children Need To Know That They Aren’t Going To Survive By Saving Only
byI believe most of us have heard of the saying, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ However, is it true that we can…
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Malaysia | What’s In Store For Parents Out There
byThe world is slowly, but surely moving into a demographic winter, with more golden seniors than new births. This phenomenon is not limited to…
Career Mother’s Dilemma: How Is It Like To Be At The Desk Instead Of The Baby Cot?
byTo work or not to work? That might be a question that will put a mother with a career in a big dilemma. Being…
Couples Can Now Withdraw Their EPF For Fertility Treatments
byA baby is a dream come true for most married couples. However, if you have been trying for a long time and still have…
CordMSCs®: What Are They, And Why Should Pregnant Mums Care?
byDo you still remember the day you held your newborn child for the first time? Many would suggest the feeling to be of pure…
A Mummy’s Guide To Buying Car Insurance (With The Best Deal And Peace Of Mind)
byI guess all mummies would agree that we do wear different hats every day (or almost hourly), and to some extent, we even wear…
Teaching Children About Money – What Worked And What Didn’t
byBeing the super multitasker mummies that we are, we wear many different hats to teach our children multiple topics and life hacks. We teach…
The Start of Something New. Here’s How You Can Profit from Your Passion and Hobbies
byThe silver lining to this unprecedented time is that we have, to a greater or lesser degree, more time on our hands, schedules and…
Teach Your Children Financial Literacy Now If You Want Them To Be Rich In The Future!
byHere’s my personal story on how I realize the importance of THIS. I came from an average family and since young, my father would…
The Best Baby Shops Near Me | Klang Valley Area
byShopping for baby products can be a hassle, what’s more, finding a place to buy them. Due to RMCO, you may encounter some limitations…
Dear Aspiring Writers, C’mon Over And Join Us!
byIf you are reading this article, chances are, you are at story.motherhood.com.my. We bid you a hearty welcome! We trust you have enjoyed reading…
Expert Shares Tips on post COVID-19 Family Financial Stability & Loan Moratoriums
byWith Malaysia loosening its Movement Control Order (MCO), thoughts are now turning to making a financial comeback post Covid-19. It has been weeks of…
How Much You’ll Need To Raise A Kid In Malaysia
byThe kids are back in school and frankly, for most parents, it’s been a whirlwind of preparing for the start of school during the…
Thinking of Returning to Work? 4 Career-Comeback Mums Share their Stories & Tips
bySo in the beginning, it was meant to be just a “pregnant pause” from work. You decided to take a break from your career…
Mums, Dads, All Bank Acc Holders: True Story + Tips for Your ATM/Debit Card Safety
byNowadays, just about anyone with a bank account has an ATM card for cash withdrawals and debit transactions. Whether you are a parent or…
Are You Financially Ready For Another Baby?
byBeing mentally and physically prepared for another baby is one thing. But what about being financially ready for it? For you to conceive another…
Looking To Buy A Home? 5 Reasons Why Families in Malaysia Should Rent To Own
byIn the last article on housing for families in Malaysia, Rent To Own (RTO) schemes may be the answer to bridge the chasm between…
Buy or Rent? A Housing Dilemma for Families in Malaysia
byNow that your kids have come along and your current house is getting cramped, you’re thinking of moving to a new home. There are…
5 Guidelines for Working Mums to Own a Home in Malaysia
byMums have a lot of say when it comes to purchasing a home for the family. In Malaysia, most mums work and earn, contributing…
Financial Shocks of Child Raising Revealed: Experts Suggest Budget Strategies
byWe know they will need care. We know they will be another mouth to feed. But the reality about how much they will need…
5 Things Working Moms Should Know
byBeing a working mom has never been easy, they are tired of feeling judged, and tired of people thinking they aren’t good moms. While…
How to Make Money as a SAHM
byBeing a stay-at-home-mom or SAHM, as this group of mothers is more fondly known, is often associated to not having financial freedom. This is…
Significant Money Lessons We Learn from Our Mums
byWe believe learning how to save money starts at home, from the tender period of our childhood. After all, everything we understand about the…
Medical Bills: From Pregnancy to Delivery
byMany parents are burdened by the costs of welcoming their child into the world and this will continue given that medical inflation rate of…
Budget Friendly Sites for Moms to Trim Down Expenses
byThey say everything changes once you have children and it couldn’t be truer. Aside from the obvious changes in your day-to-day routines, one of…
Practical tips to teach kids of all ages about the value of money
byIt’s important to talk about the value of money with our kids as early as possible. Although some may think it is a taboo…
Simple Ways to Educate Your Kids to Save Money
byThis article was contributed by CompareHero.my. Is there a right age to educate children about money? Child experts suggest it should be done as early…