MONEY MOVES MALAYSIA

The Million-Ringgit Myth: Why 'Living Below Your Means' Could Be Keeping You Poor! Introduction Let me ask you something: When was the last time you felt truly financially secure? 'Live below your means' — a phrase often hailed as the cornerstone of financial wisdom. But is this advice genuinely helpful, or does it serve as a mechanism to keep the rich richer and the poor trapped in a cycle of struggle? While many praise its practicality, some argue it distracts from systemic inequalities and hinders financial growth.  Imagine this: you wake up, go to work, stay late, come home exhausted, watch some TV, and go to bed — only to wake up the next day and do it all over again. If the routine stops, so does your income.   You barely have savings, your living expenses feel overwhelming, your salary doesn’t seem enough, and you're juggling credit card debt. Maybe you’ve taken out a student loan, believing education would lead to financial freedom, but instead, you’re stuck...

Debt: A Tool for the Rich, a Trap for the Poor? Debt: A tool for the rich Introduction We've all heard the saying, ‘Debt is bad’. But is it always true? While it's often demonized, debt can be a powerful tool when used wisely. In fact, many wealthy individuals leverage debt to accelerate their wealth accumulation. So, why does it seem like debt is a trap for the poor? Let's dive into the nuances of debt and how it can be used to your advantage. Leverage: The Power of Other People's Money One of the most powerful tools used by the wealthy is leverage. Simply put, leverage is the use of borrowed money to increase potential returns. Imagine you want to buy a house worth RM500,000. Instead of saving up the entire amount, you could take out a mortgage of RM400,000 and use your own savings of RM100,000 as a down payment. If the property value appreciates by 10% over the next year, you'll gain RM50,000. But since you only invested RM100,000 of your own money, your return o...