Do you want to invest, but just don’t know how to start?
With markets at all-time highs, it can be anxiety-inducing to start or continue investing.
On this episode, I speak to Wong Wai Ken, of robo-advisory Stashaway, about investing strategies, dollar-cost averaging and actively versus passively managed funds.
Catch the conversation on the following platforms or your usual podcast app.
Apple: https://apple.co/2YRHoW5
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GaLMsc
Is saving enough for retirement? What are the common financial mistakes young people make? How should we think about investing?
On this episode of Ringgit and Sense, I speak to Nirmala Subramaniam of AKPK and financial planner Warren Mak about these and more.
Catch the conversation at any of the following links or search ‘Ringgit and Sense’ on your usual podcast platform.
Apple: https://apple.co/2NDhxjB
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32cTqLO
When it comes to data, how many gigs is too many gigs?
With the dawn of the age of the smartphone, the internet has essentially become a necessity and sometimes that can hurt our wallets. Telcos are offering us more minutes and gigabytes but is more really better?
I explore these questions, and more, with Idham Idris, Licensed Financial Planner and Director of Wealth Vantage Advisory.
Check out the conversation at any of the following links.
Apple: https://apple.co/2N69k7b
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NbxahW
Pocket Cast: http://bit.ly/2Nbxq0u
Can you sell your house but continue to live in it till you die, rent-free?
A few weeks back I had Rajen Devadason and Soelan Sittampalam in the studio to chat about retirement planning and ways to cash in and monetise the equity in your house to fund your retirement.
Apple: https://apple.co/2QazWBR
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2w3bKbB
Pocket Casts: http://bit.ly/2w7r0nO
#BuildingFinancialMindsets
On the back of strikes from Uber drivers and Uber’s lackluster IPO, I spoke to Robert Foo on the state of the gig economy.
We got into the importance of financial planning, especially since the lack of it here could land you in a lot of trouble, because you’ve got to do your own taxes and retirement planning since there’s no EPF or monthly tax deductions.
Catch the full conversation at any of the following links:
Apple: http://bit.ly/2w7HPyW
Spotify: https://apple.co/2QcxlY5
Pocket Casts: https://spoti.fi/2w5fHfN
#BuildingFinancialMindsets
The tax season is coming to an end but I don’t think it’s too early to start thinking about the next one, especially if you feel like you could’ve done better this round.
In this episode of BFM’s #RinggitAndSense, I spoke to tax consultant about ways to better plan next year’s taxes and possibly save some money, legally of course.
Thannee also explains the differences between tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion.
And yes, you should definitely be tax planning.
Check out the episode at any of these platforms or your usual podcast app.
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2JtE276
Apple: https://apple.co/2VrIz0Y
Pocket Casts: http://bit.ly/2VrJJcQ
#BuildingFinancialMindsets
A few week back I spoke to Dr Veerinderjeet about everyone’s favourite financial topic, income taxes.
Veerinder helped to clear up some of the complexity in the system, from what makes up chargeable income to what you need for an audit.
I also asked him to breakdown the differences between deductions, reliefs and rebates in the hopes of clearly delineating those terms.
Catch the conversation at any of these links:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZZ4Amf
Apple/iTunes: https://apple.co/2V0SV2T
Pocket Casts: http://bit.ly/2V4HHtT
A few weeks back, EPF released the Belanjawanku expenditure guide.
I speak to Joyce Chua, CEO of Success Concepts, for her thoughts on the guide, reasons why we should definitely keep track of our expenses and why property may not be the best asset for you.
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZV19xa
Apple: https://apple.co/2UUAbSp
What do you need to know about getting audited, keeping documentation and the Special Volunteer Disclosure Program?
I spoke to Thaneermalai of Thannees Tax Consulting Services to help clear up these issues.
We also spoke about Dato Seri Najib Razak’s recent RM1.5 billion tax bill.
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know here or on Twitter at @BFMradio
To find the episode, click on one of the links below or look for Ringgit And Sense on your favourite Podcast App.
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uWqjgq
Pocket Cast: http://bit.ly/2Da6jLN
I spoke to Nurhisham Hussein, Head of the Economics and Capital Market Department at the EPF about the Belanjawanku expenditure guide from the EPF and Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC)
We took a closer look at the guide and try to address some of the comments and criticism that have come up since Belanjawanku was launched last week.
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know here or on Twitter at @BFMradio
To find the episode, click on one of the links below or look for Ringgit And Sense on your favourite Podcast App.
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UDOxaw
Pocket Casts: http://bit.ly/Belanjawanku3
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