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Ringgit and Sense

Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It"s your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 6am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.

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19:11

Taking Advantage Of A Windfall

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2024/09/25

What do you do when you suddenly come into a lot of money? Annie Hor, Licensed Financial Advisor at Harveston Capital talks about how to handle financial windfalls, whether it be an inheritance from a family member, money from selling off a company, or even a huge lottery win.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:21

Digging Yourself Out Of A Financial Hole

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2024/09/18

It's not unusual for one to be in debt - after all, the most common debt carried by Malaysians is a mortgage. However, it can be crushing if you have a very high debt-to-income ratio, so we speak to Nur Sofina Binti Mohamad Johari, Wealth Advisor at UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn. Bhd about how to manage debt, and the dos and don’ts when you’re trying to start afresh financially.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:21

Digging Yourself Out Of A Financial Hole

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/09/18

It's not unusual for one to be in debt - after all, the most common debt carried by Malaysians is a mortgage. However, it can be crushing if you have a very high debt-to-income ratio, so we speak to Nur Sofina Binti Mohamad Johari, Wealth Advisor at UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn. Bhd about how to manage debt, and the dos and don’ts when you’re trying to start afresh financially.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:21

Digging Yourself Out Of A Financial Hole

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/09/18

It's not unusual for one to be in debt - after all, the most common debt carried by Malaysians is a mortgage. However, it can be crushing if you have a very high debt-to-income ratio, so we speak to Nur Sofina Binti Mohamad Johari, Wealth Advisor at UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn. Bhd about how to manage debt, and the dos and don’ts when you’re trying to start afresh financially.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:53

Bank Negara & OPR: Behind The Scenes

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/09/11

Our central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, is in charge of adjusting the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), but what is the OPR? How does it work, and how does the central bank decide whether to increase, decrease, or maintain the OPR? Amy Ghani, Senior Economist at Bank Negara reveals some of the inner workings of our central bank regarding monetary policy.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:11

Bankruptcy Is Not The End Of The Road

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/09/04

The number of bankrupts in Malaysia is rising with many people having misconceptions as to what the legal status entails. Gerald Samuel, a lawyer with 35 years of experience practicing in Singapore and Malaysia, now running his own firm, explaining the intricacies of bankruptcy laws in Malaysia and how it is not the end of the road.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:01

Scummy Scams In The Digital Payment Landscape

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/08/28

With digital payments being increasingly adopted in Malaysia, it's more important than ever to be on the lookout for scams that target e-wallets and banking apps. Vijayadurai Singgatore, Manager of BNMLINK, Bank Negara Malaysia tells us about some common examples of these scams, and how to use digital payments safely.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:48

Time For Malaysia To Make Living Wills Legal

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/08/21

Living wills are a legal instrument that allows us to make choices as to how we’d like to live and be medically treated in the event we can’t make these decisions any more. However its not recognised in Malaysia but are there exceptions to this? Oon Hooi Lin, a lawyer with 29 years of legal experience practising at Messrs Gerald Samuel tells us.Image Credit: Living Will by Nick Youngson/ CC BY-SA 3.0/ Alpha Stock Images.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:43

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of Credit Cards

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/08/14

There are a whole slew of horror stories out there about Malaysians drowning in credit card debt, but is that the whole picture? Stephen Yong, Executive Director of Wealth Vantage Advisory and licensed financial planner talks to us about the pros and cons of using credit cards.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:41

Baby Steps To Trading Stocks In Malaysia

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/08/07

Most millennials in Malaysia, according to the Bursa, don’t have active trading accounts, and a big reason for that might be the perceived high barrier to entry into the stock market. Ng Zhu Hann, CEO & Founder, Tradeview Capital and author of Once Upon a Time in Bursa gives us a lowdown on how to start valuing and trading stocks.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:18

Loans, The 101

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/07/31

Death and taxes are unavoidable but loans might also classify as few of us would be able to buy a house with cash. How then should we navigate this world of loans that has its own terminology? Karl Ng, Founder of Bluebricks, a local loan agency helps us make sense of this.Image Credit: freepik.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:46

The 101's Of Valuing A Tech Company

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/07/24

The share price rally of the Magnificent Seven has been astounding but how does one actually value a technology company? How do you differentiate substance from hype? Kelvin Goh, a portfolio manager at R3 Asset Management Pte Ltd will help us answer that question and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:34

Financial Mistakes I Made And How To Recover

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/07/17

As we reach certain milestones in our life, its timely to reflect on the financial mistakes we may have made along the way. Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning, Finwealth Management joins us for that discussion whilst reminding us how to recover from them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:25

Financial Planning For A Career Change

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/07/10

Considering a career change is a decision many of us ponder at least once in our lives. How can we be sure it's the right choice, and how do we overcome the financial fears associated with taking that first step? Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services and Licensed Financial Planner at Wealth Vantage Advisory Sdn. Bhd guides us through navigating this potentially life-changing move.Ringgit & Sense was powered by Sun Life Malaysia. Life is brighter under the sun.Image

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21:32

The Trials And Tribulations Of Getting Letter Of...

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/07/03

We continue our series on how to manage the estate of a loved one who has passed on but in the final part, we ask what happens when there is no will? How does getting a letter of administration differ from a grant of probate. Gerald Samuel, a lawyer with 35 years experience tells us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:53

Wills And The Grant of Probate, Planning Helps

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/06/26

The death of a loved one is already traumatic enough but dealing with the estate can be complex and overwhelming. But things can be made easier with a will if you plan ahead. We Speak to Gerald Samuel , a lawyer with 35 years experience as to how to obtain that grant of probate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:51

The Muslim Pilgrim's Progress: Planning For Umrah Or...

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/06/19

For many Muslims, performing the pilgrimage to Makkah, whether for the Hajj or Umrah, is a once in a lifetime experience, but it comes with a hefty price tag. What are the financial factors that Muslims should consider as they plan for these important trips? We discuss planning for pilgrimage with Suraya Zainudin, Founder of the Financial Blog, Ringgit Oh Ringgit.Ringgit & Sense was powered by Sun Life Malaysia. Life is brighter under the sun.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee

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21:31

Rising Student Loan Debt: Is It Worth It?

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/06/12

On Ringgit and Sense today we delve into the growing mountain of student debt. Dr. Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, a Research Associate at the Khazanah Research Institute, sheds light on whether tertiary education truly facilitates upward mobility, the disproportionate burden of educational debt on lower-income households, and whether there is a case for universal student loan debt forgiveness.Ringgit & Sense was powered by Sun Life Malaysia. Life is brighter under the sun.Image Credit:

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21:23

Making Sense Of The Types Of Shares

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/06/05

In the world of finance, there are often terms bandied about like preference shares, interest schemes and even cash trust. Lawyer Dr Seow Hock Peng, who is also Lecturer of Lawat Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology shares with us their differences, and how you should spot a red flag.Ringgit & Sense was powered by Sun Life Malaysia. Life is brighter under the sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:49

Buy Now Pay Later, A Blessing Or Trap?

Ringgit and Sense ·

2024/05/29

Buy now pay later services have made it tempting to split a purchase into a few installments. But has it also given us a false sense of our purchasing power?Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin, Senior Research Associate, at Khazanah Research Institute joins us to discuss what are the consumer protection in place at the moment, who is more prone to the risks of falling into a cycle of high debt, whether it can serve as a safe borrowing channel.Khazanah research recently published a report titled “The

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