Monday, August 26, 2013

Cost for Children Education - Surprise : UK is no more the most expensive one

imoney education infographic

An illustration from http://www.imoney.my/articles/education-infographic/

A lot thought UK was the most expensive, apparently it is not if you add up both the school fees and living expenses. Though, way out is, stay with relatives in AU then it will turn out to be cheapest among these 3 places.

The conclusion draw:
1. I will tell my kids to finish his study locally OR
2. Study hard and get your scholarship please

The NEW EPF Withdrawal (Not Official Yet)

Sunday, August 25, 2013

EPF Tighten the Water pipe

it will create some impact to those who invest regularly with their EPF account 1 into Unit Trust, as well as the livelihood of unit trust agent who rely a lot on EPF investment scheme.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20130822235609/Article/


It actually reminded me about 7 years ago, where the base saving was extremely high and I was only able to withdraw Rm1400 after working for > 7 years for my first unit trust investment. Luckily I always invest to the max whenever I can from my EPF account 1 after they loosen up the base saving requirement.

What's the learning ?
 When opportunities come to you, just do it, don't wait and see and hesitate then regret, as opportunities come and go in a blink of eyes.