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ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 03:10 PM

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Hi everyone.. need some advice please.

I am 35, single, gov staff..

Income:

Gross income salary rm6500
House rental rm600

Expenses :

- house rental - rm550
- food - rm800 (eat out alot)
- fuel n tng - rm600 (travel 80km daily)
- personal loan - 500
- housing loan - 600
- parents - 500
- misc - 1000

Saving :

Hmm.. not much just around rm10k..
I can save around 2000-3000 per month, but usually doesnt last long coz i love to travel abroad..

I just signed up for investment in ut via ddi, rm300 per month. But kinda regret it, so im planning to terminate it after a year.

I am worried now coz at my age, i dont have enough saving, i only have 1 asset (only a flat), been using same car since 10yrs ago. I really want to buy a decent house, a new car, generate passive income thru investment. And I plan to settle my PL asap. I want to maintain my monthly saving of rm2-3k, then how am i going to buy a house or car?

Please advise.

This post has been edited by ann41: Jul 14 2018, 03:21 PM
ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(MUM @ Jul 14 2018, 03:32 PM)
Not an expert, but IF you really wanted to save 2k.....
Pay this 2k to another a/c first thing after each pay check....

use the balance to pay....(2750)
- house rental - rm550
- fuel n tng - rm600 (travel 80km daily)
- personal loan - 500
- housing loan - 600
- parents - 500

then use whatever balance for
Food, misc.....(reduce, cut down, eliminates if necessary)

then use whatever still balance every month to dump into that saving of your......

what you think?....
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Thats what i do.. i transfer 2k immediately to asb. If i still have balance towards the next paycheck, i keep the balance in tabung haji.

It just that i am worried i save less if i commit to another house or car loan. Of coz i need to make more money but currently not into business.

ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(ehwee @ Jul 14 2018, 03:55 PM)
How long have you bought the flat, if able to sell it and use the money to settle existing home loan and use the balance as part of down payment b for new home, can consider.....

Of course, less travelling abroad instead take vacation locally and save more will expedite the process
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Bought it about 2yrs ago. Im planning to sell it coz i dont make money out of it. Have to wait for another year due to 3yr lock in period. If i settled both pl n hl, i can have extra rm1100.

I stop buying cheap flight ticket since last year, coz i have travelled to all my bucket list countries. Priceless experience but pricey. Phewww..

ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(Ramjade @ Jul 14 2018, 04:06 PM)
Love travelling aboard.
That's your first mistake. Try restricting yourself from travelling abroad and see how much extra can you save.

Looks like you don't know what you are buying.
Investment is something which you need to be ready. If you not ready or regret or cannot sleep because of your investment,  it means
1) amount you put in is too big
2) you are making losses
Sometimes the best investment is the simplest. Try going for simple and decent returns like amanah saham fixed price fund.  Every year more or less get min 6% and your capital is kind of guaranteed. Don't go for the variable price fund.
With all investment,  always know what you are investing into.  Invest in books and knowledge.

If you don't have enough saving, what's stopping you from saving more rather than travelling abroad? If your car keepnbrraking down,  then yes can think of changing. If not,  just use the same car. A car is to keep you from point A to B. Nothing more. The moment you drive the car out of the shop,  the price decreases.

Settle one a time first. Recommend you settle the PL first. I don't know what you took up for personal loan first. But I hope for your sake it's not for going on holiday, buying the latest tech.

Remember, you can't gave everything. You need to sacrifice something to get something.

I sacrifice overseas holidays and I choose to live frugally so that I can sleep better knowing that my bank account is fat enough to last me through difficult times. The choice is yours. One needs discipline if you want to have more money. Giving in to temptation will just slow you down.
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Yes, i have to admit i dont know what im buying n investing. The saddest part is my 50k pl was made just to maintain my lifestyle (commit to that damn loan 8yrs ago).

I started this year with ambition to save more n spend less. Still on the right track. I dont have money issue coz i earn quite good for a single person, with the current lifestyle. My car still in good condition, it just that i sometime feel jealous seeing my colleague n friend buy new car.

This is my plan :

- saving for emergency fund of 3 month gross income
- make full settlement for PL by taking another PL so i can save more
- maintain regular saving atleast 2.5k monthly so i can pay full settlement for my 2nd PL
- then start saving for house deposit or new car. This is what bother me much coz my tenure will reduced as i get older.

What say you? I think i have to forget about investing until i achieve all above.





ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(MUM @ Jul 14 2018, 04:38 PM)
the is always a trade off between what you want and what you have....
try get into another loan be it a new car loan or a new housing loan AFTER you have settled your current PL and housing loans?

unless you wanted to save lesser or increase your income.....
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Yes, i have to. My car is getting old, and i dont have asset.

ann41
post Jul 14 2018, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(rapple @ Jul 14 2018, 07:38 PM)
The way PL charges interest, its really a bad idea to take a new one to pay the old one. You might have more cash flow but you will end up paying more interest.
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If my plan works, i can make full settlement for my 2nd PL in a year, from my monthly saving.



ann41
post Jul 15 2018, 12:47 AM

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QUOTE(OPT @ Jul 14 2018, 09:16 PM)
Adui.

Do you really need another PL? Better skimp and plan towards reduce the 1st PL rather than take another to close this.

Follow Ramjade advise in long term will make you richer and better in managing your finances. Some sacrifices have to be made though
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Thats my plan. Still looking for good offer from bank. But i might end up delaying it until i have enuff saving to pay lump sum.


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post Jul 15 2018, 12:59 AM

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QUOTE(Smurfs @ Jul 14 2018, 10:34 PM)
What kind of lifestyle you have and you need 50k PL for that?

Do you travel to europe by using business class?

Dont ever commit yourself into another personal loan again.

Have you ever counted have much you have vs how much you owe? ie your own networth?
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Those days you know.. still young, enjoying life. Spending more than earnings . Nope, i was not into luxurios life, or buying branded n high end stuff. I was into travelling, gadgets, foods. I ended up suffering cc debts n i used rest of my pl balance to pay it off.

I ve read about networth but dont really get it yet. Will do later.

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post Jul 15 2018, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(55665566 @ Jul 15 2018, 09:41 AM)
I literally puked. He's not accepting opinions but trying to get support for his decision.
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Hey chill man.. i appreciate every opinion on my issue here. I dont ask for support. And regarding to my pl, it is just a plan, it might be viable if you know what youre aiming for which i do not disclose here.
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post Jul 15 2018, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Jul 15 2018, 10:00 AM)
Look up on how personal loan interests are being calculated (upfront) and you'll understand the reason why many disagree with this idea.

Any how the choice is yours sweat.gif
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I'll shall take all opinions here into account.


 

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