The (Unintended) Harmful Consequences of ‘Do Your Own Research’
Confession: I say ‘Do your own research’ a lot. I say it on this website, I say it in my…
5 FREE or Cheap Housing in Malaysia (Read #3 & #4 Before You Rent a Room)
You don’t need me to tell you that cost of living in Malaysia, including housing cost, is high. It is…
Past Champion
Numbers on a Screen — When Money Feels Unreal
My 77-year-old dad tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago. I was worried sick, but thankfully on Day 10, his…
6 Types of Passive Income in Malaysia
There are many types of passive income in Malaysia. This guide will help you to navigate most, if not all…
Link Roundup #83: 10 Things to Know This Week
Accelerate your personal finance knowledge with this regular feature on Ringgit Oh Ringgit – the Link Roundup! I promise you’ll…
Budget Update: August 2021 – Merdeka..?
Welcome to another edition of my monthly budget updates, where I break down my expenses by category and share the…
How to Withdraw Money from TD Ameritrade Singapore
Wonder how to withdraw money from your TD Ameritrade Singapore account? Here’s a quick guide for you along with my…
5 Ways to Get Bitcoin for Free (for People Bullish on Bitcoin Price)
Let me just start this article by saying that no one will give you bitcoin for free with no effort,…
Online Shopping for Groceries: 5 Places to Get What You Need
Knowing how to do online shopping for groceries is one of those pandemic-related skillsets we just have to learn to…
The 5 Levels of Wealth — How to Know You’re Rich
Last week, during a talk by my financial advisers, I learned about the 7 Stages of Financial Independence. It covered…
Beginner’s Guide: How to Buy and Sell Stocks in Malaysia
I have no clue how stock trading works when I was a beginner. Hence I write this guide to show…
My Experience with Doing Vending Machine Business in Malaysia
This article records my own personal experience in entering the vending machine business in Malaysia, as a way to earn…
The Practical Guide to Paying Zakat in Malaysia (Plus 2 Tips to Save Money & Time)
I’ve been paying zakat diligently and imperfectly for years, learning along the way. It’s time for me to compile what…
Link Roundup #82: 10 Things to Know This Week
Accelerate your personal finance knowledge with this regular feature on Ringgit Oh Ringgit – the Link Roundup! I promise you’ll…
How to Do Taklik Tambahan (for People Who Don’t Want Polygamy)
You already know that Islam allows a Muslim man to take up to four wives simultaneously in a practice called…
How to Get RM10000 per Month in Passive Income (In 3 Steps)
What is your definition of Rich? Aaron Tang of Mr Stingy asked this question on social media the other day…
Stay The Course #3: Money Talks, PRS, Intrinsic Value
Stay The Course compiles a series of articles and videos that I find informative and insightful in terms of investing…
How to Circumvent Faraid / Islamic Inheritance Laws in Malaysia
There are many things I love about Islam. But the default faraid laws or Islamic inheritance laws is not one…
Binance Ban in Malaysia: 4 Options You Can Take
The announcement of Binance ban in Malaysia by the Securities Commission Malaysia on June 30 2021 took the whole crypto…
Link Roundup #81: 10 Things to Know This Week
Accelerate your personal finance knowledge with this regular feature on Ringgit Oh Ringgit – the Link Roundup! I promise you’ll…
Marcus’s Stock Portfolio Update July 2021
Here is my July’s stock portfolio update, where I talk about my Malaysian stocks and crypto portfolio performance. Hope they…
Braces Cost in Malaysia: Conventional, Damon & Clear Aligners
So you have decided to fix your teeth and looking up braces cost in Malaysia. It’s OK – I’ve been…
To Everyone Who Ever Said “I’m Not Good With Money”
Hey you, I have some idea of who you are. Half of you are under 35 years old. Continue reading…
Budget Update: July 2021 – Busy with work
Welcome to another edition of my monthly budget updates, where I break down my expenses by category and share the…
Skimp or Splurge? 10 Rules I Use to Decide
Most of you probably tried a variety of methods to save money, with varying results – some of them worked,…
Link Roundup #80: 10 Things to Know This Week
Accelerate your personal finance knowledge with this regular feature on Ringgit Oh Ringgit – the Link Roundup! I promise you’ll…
Thought Experiment: Can We Live Without Money In Malaysia?
Can we live without money? Or very little money? A lot of financial advice will say no, you can’t. Continue…
[ENDS 31 July 2021] How to Apply for Geran Khas Prihatin for Small Biz (+ What I Spent It On)
Geran Khas Prihatin or GKP is a type of cash payment and financial help given by the government to eligible…
[ENDS 31 July 2021] How to Apply for Geran Khas Prihatin for Small Biz (+ What I Spent It On)
Geran Khas Prihatin or GKP is a type of cash payment and financial help given by the government to eligible…
Stay The Course #2: Micro-investing, MIDF Invest, Money Market Funds
Stay The Course compiles a series of articles and videos that I find informative and insightful in terms of investing…