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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


Currency Risk in Unit Trusts: Why Your Overseas Fund Can Rise While Your Ringgit Return Falls
Malaysians investing in overseas unit trusts face more than market movements. Learn how ringgit exchange rates, foreign-currency exposure and hedging can influence your actual investment return.

Y1Planning
Sep 513 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


Disability Income Gap in Malaysia: What If You Survive but Can No Longer Earn the Same Salary?
Life insurance protects against death, but what happens if illness or disability reduces your ability to work for years? Learn how Malaysians can estimate their disability income gap, review TPD and employer benefits, and strengthen long-term income protection.

Y1Planning
Sep 214 min read


What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die? A Modern Estate Planning Guide for Malaysians
Your estate now includes more than property and bank accounts. Learn how Malaysians should organise digital assets, online businesses, cloud files, websites and important online accounts as part of modern legacy planning.

Y1Planning
Aug 2611 min read


Property Inheritance in Malaysia: Why Leaving One House to Three Children Can Create Unexpected Problems
Leaving property equally to children may sound fair, but shared ownership can create financial, legal and practical challenges. Learn what Malaysian families should consider when property forms a major part of an estate.

Y1Planning
Aug 2511 min read


Liquidity Risk: Why Being Asset-Rich Can Still Leave You Financially Vulnerable
You can own property, investments and businesses worth millions yet still face a cash-flow crisis. Learn how liquidity risk affects Malaysian households, investors, retirees and business owners—and how to build a more resilient financial position.

Y1Planning
Aug 2414 min read


No Will in Malaysia: How Your Estate Is Distributed for Non-Muslims
Learn how estates are distributed in Malaysia when a non-Muslim dies without a will. Compare the Distribution Act 1958 (Peninsular Malaysia & Sarawak) with Sabah's Intestate Succession Ordinance 1960.

Y1Planning
Aug 43 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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