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alexkos
post Mar 6 2011, 02:42 PM

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is education a choice? invest in it, get a master, gaji naik =D
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post Jul 6 2012, 10:11 AM

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dear all, i have a saving around 10 months of living expense, and would like to invest some in unit trust.

I recently withdrawn myself from government fund AS1M, because I am not very convinced of their investment strategy.

Public mutual seems to be attractive, as well as Kenanga. As a newbie of unit-trust investment, anyone would like to recommend anything?
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post Aug 18 2012, 08:05 PM

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this is my case

8k in equity/bond fund (plan to lock this for at least 3 to 5 years)
7k investment-linked insurance GE, paid 9 years, 1.2k annum commitment.
5k cash.

I plan to have a second hand car by early 2014. Around 15k budget.
Saving 800 per month.

Help =)
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post Mar 6 2013, 11:40 PM

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Hi, I have 16k saving (currently parked in funds) and it's my 3rd year working after graduation.

I'm still thinking of getting a car. Kindly advise.

I currently have
2.7k (salary) - 800 (personal) - 800 (family) = 1100 saving per month

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*personality: conservative, auto-car.

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post Mar 9 2013, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(WintersuN @ Mar 7 2013, 09:18 AM)
Walao.. no need until like dat kua.. at least spend more normal abit wouldnt hurt. Or i guess your money all save but spend for your wife and kids?
Im using a viva and its very rekomen. Very fuel efficient saving and cheapest car in town. That is like 3 yrs liao im not sure if now got better fuel saving car.
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Erm, viva what model? I'm thinking of 1.0 auto, ok ma? tongue.gif
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post Mar 10 2013, 02:09 PM

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Hi, just now the guy asking,

viva 1.0 auto, but i think only 3 years warranty, that's why i hesitate. 5 years warranty can ma? And choice between EZ and Elite?

Back to topic.

For EPF, can I do something like this?

1) withdraw money from Account 2, invest in UT.
2) few months later, withdraw that portion from UT for cash use =D
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post Mar 10 2013, 02:29 PM

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QUOTE(David83 @ Mar 10 2013, 02:14 PM)
For Viva question, I didn't purchase the EWP neither. Standard should be 4 years and EWP gives an extra of 2 years. To reduce big lump sum service/repair, I recommend you to periodically send your car to repair even though your car hasn't reach time mileage or date timeline. The EZ and elite difference are mainly differ in face lift and accessories.

Next on EPF thing:

1. You can do that provided you have excess.
2. You're not allowed to do that. Any proceed from repurchase must go back to EPF.
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thank you. btw EWP=?
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post Mar 11 2013, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(Pink Spider @ Mar 10 2013, 02:43 PM)
The only way u can "cheat" EPF money legitimately is by buying a house with EPF money and then selling it. But Property Gains Tax is there, don't forget icon_idea.gif
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post Mar 12 2013, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(Pink Spider @ Mar 11 2013, 11:55 PM)
5 years is not a short wait bro doh.gif
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still better than waiting for retirement (60 years) tongue.gif
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post Mar 12 2013, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(wongmunkeong @ Mar 12 2013, 12:41 PM)
Just to share (in case there are interested fellow forumers):

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2717999/+30
Save minimum of 10% of gross salary from your net cash (on top of EPF savings lar) cukup for simple life up to 87.
If have grander ideas or children, 20% of gross salary from your net cash (on top of EPF savings lar) can do gua.

Editable version for U to play with (YELLOW CELLS - change the variables and see results):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key...RWc&usp=sharing

Original version (uneditable) - for reference in case some folks totally screwed up the original:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key...bUE&usp=sharing

Please note - my GoogleDocs Spreadsheet is a bit stiff, this is my first time doing something "semi-complicated" using it.
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