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Career, Long Read, Personal

Reflecting on My Gap Year

Today marks the one year anniversary of the day I left my corporate job and entered into self-employment. Recently, I’ve started calling this period a gap year instead. Sure, I…

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September 27, 2018
Investing Guide, Long Read

My Stock Investing Workflow: A Step-by-Step Guide

A common phrase I hear is “I want to invest in stocks but I don’t know how to start”. My usual reply to this is, “It’s not that hard to…

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January 7, 2019
Month in Review

Month in Review: April 2019

April went by without much fanfare and as the days draw closer to my CFA exam, I bid farewell to my social life and hobbies. Somehow good for the wallet…

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May 3, 2019
Investing Guide

Asset Allocation for Malaysians: What is The Best Portfolio Mix for You?

Over the last few months, I wrestled with the concept of asset allocation. In theory, this is a straightforward concept but in practice, I don’t take asset allocation into consideration…

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July 31, 2019
Personal Finance Guide

COVID-19 and MCO Resources for Malaysians

Our lives have changed drastically in such a short span of time and it can be overwhelming to deal with such a change. Some of us are lucky enough to…

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April 6, 2020
  • Career

    Everything You Need To Know About The CFA Exams

    February 3, 2021 /

    What exactly is the CFA charter? How much does it cost to take the exams? And what do you need to consider if you’re thinking of enrolling in the program? Let’s get into it.

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  • Personal Finance

    My 2020 Annual Review

    January 19, 2021 /

    I’ve done an annual review of my income and expenses every year since I established I’m Funemployed in 2018. For 2020, I thought I’d do a slightly different take to my review.

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    Struggles of a Malaysian Shopper: Expensive and Lacking Quality

    February 15, 2019

    5 Financial Personality Types That Affect Your Money Habits

    October 30, 2018

    How I Spent My Money in 2019

    January 31, 2020
  • Month in Review

    Month in Review: December 2020

    January 9, 2021 /

    I’ve got one last review to kick out for 2020 and that’s December’s expense report. I spent a total of $3,752.85 in December. Here's a breakdown.

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    Month in Review: November 2020

    December 10, 2020 /

    In November, I spent a whopping S$9,968.48. That’s ~400% higher than my average monthly expense. My two biggest expenses for the month were healthcare and insurance.

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    Month in Review: June 2020

    July 13, 2020 /

    Every month, I track my spending and share them openly here. In my Month in Reviews, I go over notable (and often discretionary expenses) for the month and reflect on some key areas of life tied to money, either directly or indirectly: career, health, relationships and personal growth.

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  • Career

    5 Side Hustles I Did To Earn Some Serious Money

    June 18, 2020 /

    Here I’ll share with you 5 side hustles that earned me the most money, how I started those side hustles, and how much I earned from them. 

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  • Month in Review

    Month in Review: May 2020

    June 8, 2020 /

    Every month, I track my spending and share them openly here. In my Month in Reviews, I go over notable (and often discretionary expenses) for the month and reflect on some key areas of life tied to money, either directly or indirectly: career, health, relationships and personal growth. Writing these updates gives me helpful insights into my own life, and I hope they help you as well. By sharing my experiences with money, I also hope to encourage you to feel comfortable approaching your own finances and keep the conversation around money alive. Spending Breakdown Here’s how I spent my money in May: Groceries – S$338.68 My grocery bill exceeded…

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  • Personal Finance Guide

    How to Track Your Income and Expenses [With FREE Template]

    May 27, 2020 /

    If you don't know how to start managing your money, I suggest starting small and living by these 3 words: Track your expenses

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    October 17, 2018

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    July 19, 2019
  • Month in Review

    Month in Review: April 2020

    May 7, 2020 /

    Every month, I track my spending and share them openly here. In my Month in Reviews, I go over notable (and often discretionary expenses) for the month and reflect on some key areas of life tied to money, either directly or indirectly: career, health, relationships and personal growth. Writing these updates gives me helpful insights into my own life, and I hope they help you as well. By sharing my experiences with money, I also hope to encourage you to feel comfortable approaching your own finances and keep the conversation around money alive. Spending Breakdown It’s amazing how much I can save when I’m forced to trim down my spending…

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    Month in Review: March 2020

    April 13, 2020 /

    Every month, I track my spending and share them openly here. In my Month in Reviews, I go over notable (and often discretionary expenses) for the month and reflect on some key areas of life tied to money, either directly or indirectly: career, health, relationships and personal growth. Writing these updates gives me helpful insights into my own life, and I hope they help you as well. By sharing my experiences with money, I also hope to encourage you to feel comfortable approaching your own finances and keep the conversation around money alive. Spending Breakdown I never thought I’d say this: The silver lining to enduring a global pandemic is…

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