First thing to do in your investment journey
Most people want to see their money grow, but most of them do not know how to start. So they look into equity funds, bonds, fixed deposits, properties (most people do this now) and stocks (and most people are fearful of this). But while they are busy doing this or listening to others, there are [...]
Link: How to pay less personal tax
Here’s a very useful article by The Star newspaper on how to pay less personal tax. Pay attention to the amount you can reduce for medical checkup, parents’ medical, sports equipment, books, computers, travel allowance, etc. Those are some of the things that we normally use but forget to declare when submitting our tax form. [...]
The myth of stock investing – it’s not gambling
I know a lot of people who are afraid to put their money into stocks. They’ve seen the ugly side of stock investing. Good for them I must say because to be fearful (and careful) is better than plunging into something you don’t know – especially when it comes to stock investing. Why? Because stock [...]
Definition of balance transfer
A bank agent called me few days ago to introduce the bank’s new balance transfer program. I do have a rough understanding of what balance transfer means, but figure that I might as well do a bit of research and post it here. Definition of balance transfer (source: CreditWeb): A balance transfer is an option [...]
Should you switch your mutual fund often?
Some people always wonder whether they should switch their mutual funds often. In other words, trade them often. Well, I think it depends really. I know there are people who are very much into mutual fund trading just like the way stock traders trade their stock units. And with the help of online system, trading [...]