Month: February 2023

Can Self-Help Books Really Help Us? [TFC Wise & Shine Ep 3]

Feb 9, 2023 | ,

When was the last time you picked up a self-help book? Are most self-help books just repeating the same advice or are they really good tools for self-improvement? Perhaps it’s also the way we read and understand them…

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Is Your Mentor Always Right? [TFC Wise & Shine Ep 2]

Feb 9, 2023 | ,

Teachers are often regarded as respected vessels of wisdom as they impart useful knowledge and more to their students but does that mean that everything they say is golden? Can teachers actually be wrong? Should we lose respect for a teacher who has done and/or said something wrong? Dive into this tricky topic with us in this episode!

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Dating on a Budget: LDR [Chills 109 with Cheryl and Chris]

Feb 9, 2023 |

I cannot imagine being in an LDR, the lack of touch, the endless thoughts and the sheer distance, I simply can’t. Then there is weird Farmer Chris and now wife Cheryl that did 3 years of LDR. They just got married and Chris says “LDR is cheaper and better la!”. Does this mean I can now adjust my Tinder location and embark on my new budget dating strategy? Wow.

Join us on this weeks episode of Chills as we discuss Cheryl and Chris’ LDR experience and how being in an LDR might have been the best money saving strategy for THEM! And maybe for you too?

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You Might Be Losing Out On A Salary Increase [TFC First Dibs 182 ]

Feb 7, 2023 | ,

Everything’s more expensive, but your salary is still the same.. You’re now even further away from your dream life… Haih damn sien but have you tried asking for a raise?

We may not be used to asking for more due to our “Asian Culture” but we believe you should! Who wouldn’t love a salary increase? Maybe it is about achieving that slightly more lux lifestyle, maybe it is about accumulating towards your FIRE goals, or maybe you just feel like you deserve more. So how have others done it?

Join us on this week’s episode of First Dibs, as we go through 3 PROVEN ways to increase your salary without running for politics

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Can Muslims invest? Sharia Investments Explained [Chills 108 with Tysha & Raj]

Feb 7, 2023 | ,

Is this stock halal? Oh it isn’t? Isit true that Muslims cannot make interest returns? Is wealth accumulation a taboo? It’s difficult looking for Shariah Compliant investments isn’t it?

Islamic finance has evolved throughout the years, from the days of merchant trading to structured investment products governed by the principles of Islam today. Join Reggie, Tysha and Raj from Five Pillars as we take a closer look at Shariah Investments and help you differentiate between regular investing and Shariah Investing for your own needs!

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