Financially Empowered Women’s Club - FEW

20/04/2015

FINANCIAL SNACKS - By Cheong Wai QuanA JOYOUS occasion and the long-awaited baby liven up my brother’s home front. At 45, he becomes a first-time dad.

13/04/2015

Check out what our FEW co-founder Joyce Chua thinks about pre-GST frantic shopping.

Shelves became empty, malls were full of people and there were massive jams during the weekends. Such herd mentality happens everywhere in the world just before a hike or introduction of a sales tax. The real question is this: is the frenzy buying really necessary?

23/03/2015

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." - Sir Winston Churchill

It was also the day MH370 disappeared. Its loss, still raw in the hearts of families and next-of-kin, remind us of the need to get some matters prepared.

21/03/2015

With GST arriving in less than 2 weeks, I'm sure everyone who lives in Malaysia feels quite anxious. Well, I do.

Based on an article from The Star: http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2015/03/14/What-will-be-taxed-with-GST/?style=biz, GST will be charged at every stage of the supply chain (except basic necessities).

What does this really mean to my household?

- Grocery cost will increase. Most fresh food like vegetables, fruits, meats and seafood are GST exempted but processed food like tofu, coconut milk, dried food, etc are subjected to GST. Please go to this page for more details:http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/cp/SiteAssets/GST%20List%20of%20Sundry%20Goods%20(15%20JAN%202015).pdf

- Our electricity exceeds the 300 unit threshold and thus will be subjected to GST

- Cable TV, mobile phone and home phone bills will be subjected to GST. Currently both MAXIS and ASTRO have been charging 6% government service tax while TM doesn't explicitly state any tax on the bill. This means 6% GST will replace the government service tax on MAXIS and ASTRO while our TM bill will increase by 6%. For more details, you can check this page:http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/industry_guides_pdf/Revised/Guide%20on%20Telco%20BI%2019%20July%202014%20G5.pdf

- Cost of dining out will increase. Restaurants will replace the existing 6% government sales and service tax with GST. But I expect they will increase the price of food and beverages too because the cost of their ingredients have increased

- Taxi fare will increase. Although taxi fare is exempted from GST, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has announced to public that they will increase taxi and bus express fare. Here is the link for GST on transport:http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/industry_guides_pdf/Guide%20on%20Travel%20Industry%20-10082014.pdf and for adjusted taxi fare: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/03/19/Taxis-express-bus-fares-to-go-up/

All in all the following months will definitely be challenging for all of us. So what do you think about the coming GST? And how will it impact you financially?

KUALA LUMPUR: Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be implemented effective April 1, 2015 and the rate is fixed at 6%. Sales tax of 10% and service tax of 6% will be replaced with GST.

23/11/2014

Thank you for attending our Star Live talk

22/11/2014

We are here at the Star Live talk

15/11/2014

Come and join us on 22nd Nov 2014 from 10.30am till 11.30am at Star Live public talk..
Register yourself at [email protected]

Free admission.. grab your seats now:)

11/09/2014

Hi ladies, a recap on the article that awakened the FEW Club, a good write up by our founder, Amelia Hong.

Have a good read:) Cheers.

http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2013/12/16/Tips-on-how-to-become-a-financially-confident-woman/

Sooner or later, most women would need to learn how to take care of themselves financially. There are sever always to start.

09/09/2014

"Every women are beautiful in every way.. be confident start and chasing your dreams" Have a wonderful day ahead ladies.

Please contact us at [email protected] for any information about this club:)

20/08/2014

Our BFM podcast today for FEW by Joyce Chuah and Amelia Hong

HERVANTAGE: FINANCE FOR WOMEN

What are the investing habits of women executives and the steps to greater financial empowerment for women? Success Concepts is a business that enables women to better their net worth through sound investments. We find out how it works, and what benefits it brings.

http://www.bfm.my/resource-centre-joyce-chuah-amelia-hong-successconcepts-finance-for-women.html

HerVantage: Finance for Women Joyce Chuah, SuccessConcepts | Amelia Hong, SuccessConcepts 20-Aug-14 13:32 Download Listen Embed Embed Podcast You can share this podcast by copying this HTML to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page. Embed this podcast Link to this podcast web page …

20/08/2014

Don't forget to follow us on BFM this afternoon at 12pm. More updates to be shared about our club..

14/08/2014

We are pleased to announce that we are going on air with Business Radio Station (BFM - 89.9) about our club...get more updates about the club's mission and goals on the 20th August 2014 at 12pm..cheers:)