Getting the first paycheck is somewhat an achievement to anyone who has just start working, esp the young graduates.
Many things cross our minds, esp if they first paycheck is satisfying. shopping?gifts for mum?dad? adik?abang? gf? bf?
most of us, will usually buy a token,of any item that we can associate to remember our first hardwork. things like TV, Motorcycle, Watch, Camera, bracelet, or anything else.
and last thing, we would remember to put in into our savings.
does saving our money in the bank is the best way to keep our money ? can our money really grow there? how much will it grow?
i remember my dad’s advice after i step into employment was, get an insurance protection, and buy a house ASAP.
i listen to his advice, sorta, which i got myself a prudential investment link insurance. but unfortunately till now, im not able to get myself a decent house!.
which i blame myself for spending lavishly during my early working days by going on holidays trips within malaysia and abroad, frequent visits to clubs, concerts and parties for the sake of living my life.
it cost me loads of money, and huge amount of debts. which thankfully i manage to woke up from financial diffulcities by managing my money.
i was admitted to hospital once, due to a viral fever. which thanks to my company medical card, i didnt have to pay a cent for it, and i able to claimed from prudential my hospital allowance on top of that. so i consider myself lucky.
well, until now im trying to adhered to my dad’s 2nd advice which is getting myself a house.
and you wanna know whats my third advice for you? bought yourself a gold coin!
Yes you heard me gold coin! exhange your paper moneys to gold coin.because the value of your RM10,000 10 years from now will be lesss than it amount today. so whats the point of savings your money and starved yourself to save it for later when your money will deficiate?
so to young people out there, if you dont want have a financial problem later on in your life.
always get yourself this item ready before you reach age 25.
1. a property to your name (house, apartment, flat, whatever)
2. get health protection/insurance with investment link
3. saving in cash or in gold coins/paper probably worth RM10k.
4. invest your money in ASB or trusted fund probably in value RM10K.
how can you achieve this in your early employment years?
1. rent a room, find a cosy room with cheap rental, so that you can save more. just ignore you friends who brag about living in a condo, with swimming pool. if your salary is not much, dont fight with them. you will win later, trust me.
2. if possible, get a motorcycle, or kancil. the one that doesnt cost you much on maintainance. Car is not a property. its a liability. getting a higher CC car will take up your cash to maintain them. remember keep it minimal. esp at the times like this.
3. get yourself a health insurance, even if your company has it for you already. get one. how long you plan to work with that company? getting insurance is a must esp at young age because you will pay a less premium amount compared when you get it at later age. Plus no insurance company will approve your application if you already sick, some to the extend required medical documents attach to your application if you applying them at a later age. so always be safe than sorry.
along the years from age 22 – 30. trust me, you will get admited to hospital at least once, probably due to dengue, viral fever, apendix, gastric, food poisoning, alergic,asthma, migrain, sport injury, minor road accidents.
those are common case happened to young adult at least. i know because i had one of it
so, get yourself prepared earlier. because i know, getting broke is the last thing that we all want. isnt?