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One of the highlights of Aidilfitri for children is the Raya green packets. But did you know they’re also a chance for you to spend time together and teach your kids about money?
Remember the excitement of receiving ang pows as a child? And how awesome it was when you and your parents would sit down together and discuss how you were going to save and invest the money? Not a thing in your family? Us neither. But it can and should be.
Getting a life, critical illness or medical insurance plan is harder if you have a pre-existing condition. But it’s not impossible.
Children are now back at school, which brings us to a question that some parents ask: Is there any specific insurance that they should get for their school-age children?
One of my colleagues just had a baby boy. He was elated, as was I, but he had one question. What insurance should he buy for his baby boy?
A frequent question Harvin gets asked about medical plans is whether the medical card issued for “cashless” medical plans, like the SCO Plus plans offered by AXA-Affin, cover all medical expenses incurred so that an insured does not have to pay cash for anything.
Whilst your medical policy is likely to cover most medical expenses if you’re hospitalised, there are times when we experience minor accidents that do not warrant us going to hospital, but which still needs medical attention at a clinic.
Your medical policy should cover most of your surgical and follow-up medical expenses, so should you get a Critical Illness insurance? Short answer is yes. Find out why.
The financial consequences of the death of a breadwinner of the family can be devastating. Nothing can be worse right? Or can it?
Many of my clients just base their coverage on the premium they can afford. But what’s more important is to know how much you NEED first to ensure that your financial dependents will be OK if you’re no longer around.
Not everyone needs life insurance, but find out when you absolutely need one.
Unless you want to rely on government hospitals, everyone needs medical insurance. The only question is which one should you choose?
Welcome to the first issue of our “Ask Harvin” series. Insurance has a reputation for being so complicated so we have tasked Harvin Sidhu, Fi Life’s resident insurance expert, to answer all your questions on life, critical illness and medical insurance.
This week, we feature Ms Elain Lockman, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ata Plus, a crowdfunding platform licensed by the Securities Commission. Find out which investment brought her 200% return within 6 months, and another one which brought 400% return over 8 years.
"Instead of arguing whether fundamental analysis or technical analysis is better, I personally believe that both analyses complement each other..."
How do you make the receiving of angpaos a learning opportunity for your children?
"Pull out all stops, be unique – learn, improve, implement, repeat."
"Do not jump with your eyes closed no matter how greener the pastures may look."
"While you work hard for your active income, building passive income is equally important."
"Wanting to invest just for money without priorities is not a goal by itself"
As a single mother, I want to invest everything I can to ensure my daughter has a strong future. I want her to be proud of her mother when she takes ownership of this investment.
I am not a very savvy guy so I invest mostly in stuff that I don't have to watch all the time. I also save a lot of my income, live well below my means, perhaps too low because people keep complaining I dress like a homeless person.
A UK law graduate, a successful journalist at The Edge, Reuters and a feared “griller” on BFM Radio’s morning segment – The Breakfast Grill, he has now become a Youtuber with his catchy off the cuff interviews with people who do more with their lives.
They are perceived to offer the best of both worlds: insurance and investment. But are they really?
Here are the 5 essential types of insurance coverage you need for total peace of mind:
Our medical underwriter AXA has just upgraded its SmartCare Optimum Plus medical plans effective 1 July, 2021. Here are the 6 new benefits
A common question asked is, “Fi Life has no agents, how would I know what to do if I need to be admitted to the hospital?” Some say this is the reason why they buy medical insurance through agents.
We have some important news to announce. There will be changes to SmartCare Optimum & SmartCare Optimum Plus (“SCO”) from 1st of July 2021.
Our mothers are our first heroines. They gave us the gift of life, they taught us about the world and they also protect us from harm. This mother’s day, let's do something for our mothers' financial wellness. After all, all we want is for them to enjoy their golden years.
Cryptocurrency remains a controversial investment asset. To explain briefly, it is a decentralised (i.e. not controlled by any central bank) digital currency based on blockchain technology.
Submitting your nomination form is a crucial step that is just as important as getting yourself insured. Read on to find out why it’s important to nominate.
No lifetime limits at Fi Select In medical insurance, it's true when they say “know your limits”. There are 2 types of limits you need to be aware of when purchasing medical insurance.
Last December, we launched the 360-NeedsProfiler with our partner 360F, a tool to predict your financial needs and risk in terms of insurance protection and wealth accumulation.
Learn how to determine how much life insurance you actually need so that you are not over-insured or worse, under-insured.
Studies have shown that there are significant differences between how women and men invest. Neither investment approach is necessarily better, but it is always good to be aware of our gender-specific biases so that we can make better investment decisions.
If you’re a millionaire, don’t read any further, you do not need this feature.
Medical insurance provides financial backup against medical emergencies such as illness and injuries. In Malaysia, such medical expenses are fast becoming very expensive.
known as one of the Malaysian Finance Bloggers. While working as a full-time software engineer, I enjoy writing blog articles and creating Instagram content during my free time. Ever since I started investing in stocks in 2019, I find learning about the stock market, business and financial statements very intriguing.
An online strategist, entrepreneur and youth advocate that started at the age of 17. Since then, I've started 8 businesses in various industries and now am the founder and CEO of OpenMinds, helping hundreds of brands make sense of marketing technology.
Like most people, I am working in the corporate world, having a 9 to 6 job. Putting this aside, I am a passionate investor. I spend a huge chunk of my time self-learning and reading stuff related to science, technology, gadgets, food technology and many other subjects.
A serial entrepreneur with companies specialising in various fields from marketing consultancy, strategic management, social entrepreneurship and recently Createwills, a fintech company.
An individual with many hats. I am an employee but also one of the Co-Founders of CityFarm Malaysia. Life is about finding more of ourselves as we slowly wear more hats and pick up more passions on top of responsibilities.
A 21st-century educator and trainer, I’ve been in the education industry for the past 15 years.
If you normally pay income tax, you must do this before midnight on New Year’s Eve, to reduce your income tax.
The Executive Producer and Lead Business Editor of Astro AWANI, Malaysia’s largest news network by viewership and reach.
A wife, a mom and an entrepreneur. I currently run 2 startups - Piktochart and Piktostory.
The Co-Founder & Chief Financial Guy at Akru. I have 20 years of experience in the investment banking and fund management industries with companies such as CIMB, J.P. Morgan and Public Mutual. I was formerly a producer and presenter on BFM 89.9, where I host shows on business and finance including how it impacted ordinary folks.
The founder of ChristyNg.com a women's shoes & handbag company. I'm just another entrepreneur trying to survive this horrific business environment now - wish me luck!
I am a management consultant, leadership coach, author, newspaper columnist, radio personality, and an entrepreneur.
The founder of Dear Duit blog. I first became curious about money when I watched one of Oprah Winfrey’s shows with Suze Orman as the guest.
I build businesses that try to challenge industry status quo by making services much more accessible, affordable and convenient for the mass market segment, and then scaling regionally.
A writer, personal finance & REIT investing enthusiast, and a developing trader. I run a humble little personal blog called No Money Lah (https://nomoneylah.com/) where I share my thoughts and the lessons I learned about adulting, money & personal growth every week.
An entrepreneur. I founded three start-ups, of which one failed spectacularly (classifieds newspaper, KL Classifieds) , one is successful (business radio station, BFM 89.9) and one is still a work in progress (insurtech start-up, Fi Life).
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An author, emcee, speaker and coach, also the lead producer and presenter of BFM 89.9’s Enterprise segment. My best investment is...
You’re young, your life is ahead of you, why make a will right now? Well, death doesn’t have a habit of giving you a heads up. So, like life insurance, it’s best to be prepared.
What are the elements of a robust financial plan for your family, that can thrive in good times, and withstand the bad times?
We have teamed up with Kakitangan.com to offer direct life protection for users of the payroll and leave management web app.
We all want to give our children the best education money can buy. But what if money is tight today? In this webinar, we explain how to build a plan to fund your children's education, pandemic or not.
Term Life Insurance is a pure protection life insurance. Learn more about Term Life in this article.
Find out how much insurance you should get, based on the needs and lifestyles of you and your loved ones.
There are two popular types of term life policies: Yearly Renewable Term and Level Term. Learn the difference in this article.
Malaysians seem to love properties as an asset as well as a source of income. But in this COVID-19 era, is it still a safe asset and source of income? What about REITs?
We know the benefits of a regular investment plan to achieve our life goals. But how do you do this if current cash flow is tight? Should you hit the pause button on your plan?
Fi Life announced today the expansion of its existing 20-year level term life insurance policy to 10-year, 15-year, 25-year and 30-year level terms.
Are you short on cash during these trying times? There might be circumstances where surrendering your insurance plans might be a solution. We discuss the merits of doing this and the alternatives.
Are you concerned about your loans now that the blanket loan moratorium is coming to an end? We discuss how to prepare for this, the possible concerns, and next steps.
On its own? Probably not. But as part of a diversification of your assets classes you invest in, probably yes.
Following the recent government announcements on insurance premium deferment for Malaysians, Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd has come up with deferment guidelines for Fi Life policy holders.
Did you buy life insurance in 2019? If so, you're in for some good news!
3 answers to common questions about whether your insurance covers coronavirus Covid-19.
As you prepare yourselves for your 'balik kampung' journey, here are some safety tips that can help ensure a joyous Hari Raya.
Insurance is difficult. We understand. Insurance is filled with various jargon and terminology which make it difficult to understand what you have signed up for. In this series of articles, we will explain and decode some of these confusing Insurance terms.
