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Who Actually Controls Your Life Insurance Policy? Understanding Policy Ownership and Assignment
Who actually controls your life insurance policy? Understand the difference between the policy owner, life assured, nominee, premium payer and assignee—and why assignment can affect who ultimately receives policy benefits in Malaysia.

Y1Planning
3 days ago12 min read


Blended Family Estate Planning in Malaysia: How Remarriage Can Create Competing Inheritance Priorities
Remarriage can create competing inheritance priorities between a current spouse, children from previous relationships and jointly acquired assets. Learn what Malaysian families should review when planning their legacy.

Y1Planning
Sep 512 min read


Rebalancing Bands: A Smarter Way to Control Portfolio Risk Without Constantly Switching Unit Trust Funds
Your unit trust portfolio can drift away from its intended asset allocation as markets move. Learn how rebalancing bands work, why calendar-based switching is not always necessary, and how Malaysian investors can maintain portfolio discipline without excessive trading.

Y1Planning
Sep 316 min read


Fund Style Drift: When Your Unit Trust Quietly Stops Investing the Way You Expected
A fund's name may stay the same while its portfolio changes significantly. Learn what fund style drift means, how it can alter risk and diversification, and why Malaysian unit trust investors should review underlying holdings rather than rely on fund names alone.

Y1Planning
Aug 3114 min read


5 Common Mistakes Malaysians Make When Buying Life Insurance
Avoid these common life insurance mistakes that could leave your loved ones financially vulnerable.

Y1Planning
Jul 166 min read
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