My Smart Money Tips

It isn’t about how much you earn, but how much you can save


US Government Bailout

Washington under the Bush administration has finally decided to bail out the troubled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac companies in a move that was lauded by investors world wide. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, despite their cute names, are the biggest home financing providers in the US and have been the backbone of the housing [...]




Good News Ahead?

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim won the Permatang Pauh elections last night in a resounding victory with a majority of almost 16,000 votes!
While it is a time for his supporters to celebrate, the country and foreign investors seem to be waiting with bated breath to see what lies ahead for the economy.
What will it be?
Will there [...]




Gold Investment Account - Differing Rates

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Investing in gold at the moment seems to be a very attractive option especially after Malaysia’s annual inflation rate soared to record high of 8.5% in July 2008. This rate is far higher than the 7.8% prediction by the analysts. With our fixed deposit rates of approximately 3%, this means the value of our [...]