Beginner
Why I am not into currency trading?
Some of my colleagues are into foreign currency trading and they actually asked me for opinions whether they should buy into Pound Sterling now. I told them I have no comment since I have no experience in currency trading. Then they asked why didn’t I go into currency trading? My answer is rather simple. Currency [...]
How much do you need to get started in stock investing?
Few of my friends have asked me before how can one begins his or her journey into the world of stock investing. And I should have included this post since the very beginning of this blog but I somehow neglected it. Well, better late than never. To start your first journey through the world of [...]
What is an emergency fund and how do you start one?
Emergency fund is the amount of money you have at your disposal whenever an emergency occurs. An emergency can be anything, ranging from a broken kitchen pipe, a medical expense, car repair, a retrenchment, etc. In this world of uncertainties, especially in the year 2009, many things can happen. That is why one should always [...]
Simple way to calculate your net worth
As year 2009 approaches, many of us will look back at 2008 and look at what we have managed to achieve – in terms of life, family, love and of course financially. In this article, we’ll talk only about finance since this is what this blog is all about. Over the past few days, I’ve [...]
Importance of finding the right mutual fund agent
I’ve always told people that it is very important to engage a good stock broker and a mutual fund agent. Why? Because I personally have made such mistake before. My stock broker is okay so far since I am not someone who takes tips from others when it comes to stock investing. I used to [...]