Overcoming Financial Inertia: A Guide to Getting Started, Even When It Feels Overwhelming
Have you ever felt completely stuck when it comes to your money? You know you need to create a budget, start investing, or plan for the future, but the moment you sit down to do it, your mind goes blank. You find a million other things to do, or you feel a wave of anxiety […]
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Investing: How to Stay Calm and Stick to the Plan
Hey there. So you’ve started investing—that’s a huge step. But if you’ve been watching the market, you’ve probably felt it too: that gut-wrenching feeling when stocks drop, or the rush of excitement when they go up. It feels a lot like being on a rollercoaster, and it can be a little exhausting, right? As a […]
Diabetes – Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that Diabetes is a chronic disease? World Health Organization (WHO) defined chronic diseases, or also known as non-communicable diseases (NCD) as diseases that are long duration, and are caused by combination of physiological, genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. The leading types of chronic diseases are diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (strokes, and heart attacks), […]
For Sole Proprietors & New Companies: Your First Step to Offering Employee Benefits
If you’re a sole proprietor or the owner of a new company, I see you. I know you’re wearing every hat in the business. You’re the CEO, the HR manager, the accountant, and the sales team, all at once. Your business isn’t just a project; it’s a part of you. It’s built on your late […]
SME-Friendly Solutions: Making Employee Benefits Affordable and Easy to Manage
In my previous articles, we’ve established that offering employee benefits for SMEs is not a luxury—it’s a critical strategy for attracting and keeping great talent. But I often hear the same concerns from SME owners and HR managers: “It sounds great, but isn’t it too expensive for a small business like mine?” “I don’t have […]
Beyond EPF: The 3 Key Employee Benefits Every SME Should Consider
As an SME owner, you know that finding and keeping good people is a constant challenge. In the previous article, we talked about why SME employee benefits are a non-negotiable part of your business strategy. But the next logical question is: where do you even begin? You might be thinking, “My budget is limited. How […]
Why Your SME Can’t Afford to Ignore Employee Benefits in Malaysia
Employee Benefits for SMEs: A Smart Business Strategy, Not a Luxury In the competitive Malaysian market, SME employee benefits have become a game-changer. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face an uphill battle to attract and keep top talent, often competing against multinational corporations with deep pockets. But what if the key to winning this “war […]
Income Protection – Do I Need it?
This article is for those contemplating on purchasing income protection. It will answer important questions to clear doubts and reservations surrounding income protection insurance. What is income protection? Income protection insurance is a long-term insurance policy that provides financial security by paying out under the circumstance that you are unable to work due to a […]
More Than Just Funerals: The Real Reason You Need Life Insurance
In the quiet moments of my work, speaking with families across Klang Valley and beyond, I’ve learned that money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about love. It’s about the silent promises we make to those we hold dearest. Before I joined this industry, the phrase “life insurance” often brought to mind a somber, uncomfortable topic […]
How Focus, Grit, and Determination Changed My Life
Kapas Marang Swimathon There was a long-distance swim event held every year in Terengganu and it was called Kapas Marang 6.5km Swimathon. For every swim coach out there, or at least during my time 10 years ago, this was a challenge that we all had to do, a title we looked up to. I was […]