Weekend Side Works You Can Do With Your Kids
byWe always tell our kids to save money and to spend wisely. But what if there are more money lessons to be taught, ones…
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Financial Sinkholes That Are Secretly Draining Your Bank Account
byWe all want the financial freedom to buy, do and go wherever we want. But that may not always be the case. There are…
Cash-Savvy Kids: How to Help Your Tots Prep their Financial Budget
byMoney wasn’t a thing that we used to worry about as kids. Ask any millennial adult who grew up comfortably with frugal parents. We…
Daddy Talks: How I Navigate Financial Challenges As a Dad
byNavigating the choppy waters of personal finance can feel overwhelming, especially when you are a father juggling multiple roles. Fear not, for I’m here…
6 Quick And Easy Ways To Save Money As A Parent
bySchool, daycare, lunch money, clothes, stationery, books; the list goes on and on. Raising a child and maintaining a home can be expensive. You…
Financial Safety 101: How to Recognise Scam Red Flags
byThere are no shortages of online and real-life scams that go on in Malaysia. Despite many PSAs and warnings from the government about this…
6 Investment Steps Every Mum Needs to Know
byBeing a mother is the most rewarding and challenging job in the world! It entails so many responsibilities that you’d do anything for your…
How Medical Insurance Can Help You Save A Ton of Money
byMedical insurance, also known as health insurance, is often seen as an unnecessary expense by many Malaysians. With subsidised medical treatment, Malaysians enjoy relatively…
Food Wastage and Its Impact on Your Finances
byFood wastage is a worldwide issue that affects the environment. But did you know that it can also take a toll on your personal…
The Credit Card Chronicles: Uncovering the Good and the Bad
byThere is no escaping the topic of credit cards when we talk about finances. Unlike paper money where we can see and feel our…
How to Plan Your Monthly Budget based on Your Salary
byWhen money is tight and you’re in need of some cash for a vacation, a new handbag, or just working towards a more financially…
How to Achieve Your Goals and Take Control of Your Finances
byWhether you’re saving up for a downpayment on a house, thinking of retiring early, or just simply paving the way for a more secure…
8 Financial Game-Changers Our Mums Taught Us
byGrowing up we all pick up a thing or two about managing money. Even though we were never in any position to practice it….
8 Money Saving Hacks for Aidilfitri
byAidilfitri, also known as Hari Raya, is a joyous celebration. It marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. However, with…
Shop Smarter, Not Harder: Coupon Hacks for Beginners
byCoupons are an excellent way to save money when shopping, especially in today’s economy. Malaysians are always on the lookout for good deals, and…
Online Stores Vs Physical Stores: Which Is Better?
bySince the booming rise of e-commerce, we are becoming even more torn about where to purchase our needs and wants: online stores or physical…
Skills that Pay the Bills: Invaluable Must-Knows for Every Parent
byWith the rise of AI and other automated systems that can easily replace human manpower, learning evergreen indispensable skills has become more and more…
Breaking the Cycle: The Bad Money Habits You Don’t Want to Pass on to Your Children
byIt’s important to cultivate healthy financial habits in your kids while they’re young. Unfortunately, many parents find out too late that they may be…
How To Apply for 2023 Early School Help
by2023 brings in more good news as all school-going children across Malaysia are now entitled to a cash-aid of RM150. This is part of…
Money-Drawing Feng Shui Secrets for the Year of the Water Rabbit. Ong Lai!
byHappy Chinese New Year! There is no better time to harness the auspicious energy of the new year to increase abundance and prosperity in…
Bo Lui? Prosper This CNY and Save Money with These Hot Tips
byEveryone overspends a bit when the holidays come. Whether that’s on food, decorations or gifts. But for important, large-scale celebrations like Chinese New Year,…
Wisdom for Wealth: What the Year of the Rabbit Has in Store for Your Money
byWe’ve given you a general 2023 forecast based on your Chinese zodiac animal. But this time around, you’ll be getting the complete low-down on…
Top New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make as a Parent
byOh no, it’s that time of the year again. Everywhere you look is an ad for a new weight loss program. That one relative…
5 Free Websites for Parents to Find Remote Jobs
byEver since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are after remote jobs. Many may feel that working full-time at the office just doesn’t…
Effects of Inflation on Your Kids’ Mental Health
byChildhood is a time of innocence, adventure and joy. It’s a moment in a person’s life where they truly get to experience the joys…
Money-Smart Mama Episode 4: A Busy Mum’s Guide to Creating a Family’s Savings Plan
byWith prices on the rise and the recent post-pandemic inflation putting a strain on everyone’s wallets, parents are struggling to keep their family (and…
Mummy Shares: How I Educate My Child on Inflation
byAlmost everyone in the country is talking about inflation right now. Since every member of the family should be aware that the expenditure is…
Mums, Don’t Panic: Inflation Is Not As Bad as You May Think
byMost of us may have been conditioned through generations of upbringing to believe that inflation is bad. You’ll find numerous unimaginative memes circulating social…
6 Sacrifices to Make as a Family During Inflation
byWe all require the basic necessities for life: food, air and shelter. But as we grow as a society over the years, other things…
What Parents Can Do About Recent Price Hikes
byWe often talk about saving up for a rainy day. Welp, the rainy days are here folks and it’s pouring. From chicken to eggs…
Myths Of Inflation That Every Parent Needs To Know About
byInflation has struck the country again and there’s a lot of misinformation going around. Between reports of economic collapse and worldwide food shortage, it…
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…
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…
4 Most Common Trigger Issues We Have Seen In A Family Argue Over
byIt is normal for families to fight or disagree over various issues, but what is it that they normally fight about? What might have…
No Taboo To Teach Toddler About Money
byWhen I conduct an interview, I usually pose the questions; but with Tiffany Oon, she was quick to steer the objective of our conversation…
Train Your Kids to Save Money With a Weekly Schedule
byDo your kids understand the concept of saving money, or know how to appreciate the value of money? Picture this: You walk into a…
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…
Why Does the Angpow Protect Your Children & How Much Should You Put in Each One?
byIt has been said that Chinese culture is one of rites and giving out the angpow as a matter of custom is one of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How much pocket money to give to primary school children
byChildren start to develop spending habits at the age of 7 with their parents play an important role model in developing their mind set…