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AS we live our lives as best we can, our individual journeys — over the miles and through the years — undulate through good times and bad. Each person’s terrain is different. But through it all, our intermediate and, later, ultimate economic states are determined by how wisely or unwisely we carry out these five activities:

HENRY David Thoreau’s mid-19th century journal writings are considered fine American literature by many readers. This philosopher and essayist advised us all, in his Aug 23, 1853 entry, to…

ALMOST all of us have heard advice or entire lessons on the importance of saving money. Yet most adults today around the world find it tough to save. Why is that? The short answer is we probably aren’t wired that way.

FRANCO Modigliani is not a name most Malaysians recognise. Nonetheless, the groundbreaking research carried out by this illustrious economist forms the bedrock of retirement funding mechanics for all of us.

ERADICATING our liabilities, permanently, is an effective way to enhance long-term personal financial health. Hold that thought as I outline a change in the Malaysian superannuation landscape which may help millions of people do better financially.

MANY things in life can be both good and bad for us. Think about fire, sugar, and water, for a moment.

THERE are tens of millions of people who are in fabulous shape — economically speaking. That’s great news. Sadly, there are also billions of others across our deeply interconnected — yet tragically divided — planet who aren’t in decent financial shape.