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Credit Card: A Friend in Need or A Foe Indeed?

RinggitPlus

- 29th May 2013

We used to go everywhere together, my friend and I; movies, shopping, dining and even holidays. I loved being around her; she made me feel complete. When I was short on cash, she offered help. Then she betrayed me - who is she? My credit card

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May Day: Tax Filing Deadline Reminder!

Diana Chai

- 28th May 2013

It’s that time of year once again! The 15th May extended deadline for filing your individual tax returns is fast approaching. Which begs the question: are you paying too much tax? Read our quick guide to your tax obligations and find out.

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My First Ringgit Puts Kids On The Right Track

RinggitPlus

- 27th May 2013

Education and Research Association for Consumers, Malaysia (ERA)'s My First Ringgit program, is part of their on-going Stretching Your Ringgit series, a financial education initiative aimed at kindergarten children between the ages of 4 and 6 years.

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Online Shopping: Are Women Still From Venus?

RinggitPlus

- 27th May 2013

Women are often stereotyped as impulsive buyers and they tend to shop for both essential and unnecessary products. Men on the other hand are seen as more disciplined shoppers, buying only what they need and in a short amount of time.

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Graduate With (Dis)Honours

RinggitPlus

- 27th May 2013

Students are graduating from university with huge levels of debt. While it’s disheartening to see young Malaysians carry financial burdens we can’t help but wonder what drove them to spend more than they could afford?

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Hong Leong Mach‘s ‘Third Way’ reviewed – a new way to shop?

Diana Chai

- 15th May 2013

Hong Leong Mach has introduced the 'Third Way' of shopping: the Money Box and the Dream Jar. They promise these new savings accounts will help you reach your goals in double-quick time - is that really true? We put them to the test..

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New Citibank Rewards Platinum credit card – compared

RinggitPlus

- 1st May 2013

How does the Citibank Rewards Platinum card measure up against the competition? We put this new Reward Points credit card through its paces.