{"id":29895,"date":"2017-06-07T15:16:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T07:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=29895"},"modified":"2017-06-07T15:16:32","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T07:16:32","slug":"common-financial-mistakes-hari-raya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/common-financial-mistakes-hari-raya","title":{"rendered":"#OpsRaya: 3 Most Common Financial Mistakes Malaysians Are Guilty Of Every Raya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a matter of weeks, Malaysians will mark the end of the fasting month and greet the Hari Raya festivities with the usual <em>balik kampung<\/em> sojourn.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a time to catch up with family and friends, flash that <em>baju raya<\/em> and indulge in a hearty meal of <em>lemang<\/em> and <em>rendang<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>But it is also a time of heightened financial spending. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/node\/246145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Online sales are expected to surge upward<\/a> by at least 50% throughout this year\u2019s Raya month, according to digital marketplace 11street.my<\/p>\n<p>Electronics, home gadgets and clothing are sought-after items while demand for car services and road safety-related items are expected to rise, it added.<\/p>\n<p>Now, while we don\u2019t mind a little splurging in the name of festivities, money is no respecter of times and seasons \u2013 you\u2019ll just have to use it wisely.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three things you should avoid doing this Raya at all costs:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Buying-a-new-set-of-wheels\"><\/span><strong>1. Buying a new set of wheels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By this we don\u2019t mean new tyres, which you should change if they are worn out or have past the expiry date.<\/p>\n<p>For Malaysians a car is more than moving from Point A to Point B \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/business\/business-news\/2014\/04\/16\/car-ownership-in-msia-third-highest-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">it\u2019s a status symbol<\/a>. But there\u2019s a more sobering reality: one of four bankruptcy cases in the country are due to the purchase of vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The Insolvency Department revealed that 27.94% or about 28,374 bankruptcy cases between 2011 and 2015 fell into this category.<\/p>\n<p>Now we know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/is-it-too-easy-to-buy-a-car-in-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing a car in Malaysia is easy<\/a>: all you need is some basic documentation, a low down payment and approved hire purchase loan.<\/p>\n<p>Heck, these days there are many financing programmes empowering consumers to own an upmarket auto through a seemingly reasonable monthly repayment.<\/p>\n<p>But there are many financial pitfalls \u2013 from fuel to servicing to road tax and insurance \u2013 when it comes to car ownership and we are not just talking about depreciate rates and loan interest rates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div class=\"block__title\"><\/p>\n<p>How this ruins your Raya<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div><\/p>\n<p>First, <strong>restricted cash flow<\/strong>. Since you would probably take out a loan for your car, monthly repayments kick in once you are handed the keys.<\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019ll probably have to cut back on a lot of things in the name of servicing that car loan.<\/p>\n<p>Second, <strong>run the risk of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/what-to-do-when-your-car-is-repossessed\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>having your car repossessed<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This is a reality that comes with car ownership.<\/p>\n<p>Festivities or not, the moment you draw out a loan, you are subject to paying the loan according to the agreed deadline between you and the bank. Not being able to do that because you blew your budget will not cut it.<\/p>\n<p>The last thing you want is to recall a Raya where your car was repossessed and put up for auction.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Drawing-out-a-personal-loan\"><\/span><strong>2. Drawing out a personal loan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The World Bank last year discovered that only 36% of Malaysians are financially literate.<\/p>\n<p>Such illiteracy is filled with dire consequences: bankruptcy. Actually besides car loans, many Malaysians are bankrupt due to personal loans.<\/p>\n<p>Personal loans, just like credit cards, exist for a reason. With good intentions, you could finance a pet project or even consolidate and pay down debt.<\/p>\n<p>But you can definitely use a personal loan for a wider range of intentions such as vacations, home renovations, weddings and even big ticket items such as a new surround sound system for your home.<\/p>\n<p>If showboating is what you have in mind, think again. Under the revised bankruptcy laws, the threshold for debt has been increased to from RM30,000 to RM50,000.<\/p>\n<p>Banks are offering personal loans these days up to RM150,000 and you could be swayed into drawing out a loan in the name of a Raya upgrade. But committing to those monthly repayments though\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div class=\"block__title\"><\/p>\n<p>How this ruins your Raya<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div><\/p>\n<p>First, <strong>tighter cash flow<\/strong>. Like a car loan, monthly repayment kicks in once you sign the agreement, meaning you\u2019ll have less cash to use for Raya, worse if you have to hand out green packets of <em>duit raya<\/em> to friends and family members<\/p>\n<p>Second, <strong>outstanding debt affects your credit score. <\/strong>This makes you a less desirable candidate when it comes to applying for a mortgage or car loan. You could be denied a loan or even get stuck with a less favourable interest rate \u2013 all these affect your finances in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Worse is if you have a family and children, which means you could potentially even financially neglect them just to pay off your debts.<\/p>\n<p>Third, <strong>bankruptcy<\/strong>. All you need to do is have an outstanding of RM50,000 and above with a default period of at least 6 months to be declared bankrupt. Your assets will be administered by the Director General of Insolvency (DGI) to settle outstanding debts.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, this means all your assets and properties and sell or dispose them to repay creditors. Also your passport will be held by the DGI, meaning you can\u2019t leave Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Maxing-out-your-credit-card\"><\/span><strong>3. Maxing out your credit card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It being the festivities and all, splurging a little on that <em>baju raya <\/em>is okay. But swiping that plastic for a Prada tote bag or Jimmy Choo pumps or an iPhone? And don\u2019t get us started with shelling out hundreds for jars of <em>kuih raya<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Asian Institute of Finance found that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aif.org.my\/clients\/aif_d01\/assets\/multimediaMS\/publication\/Finance_Matters_Understanding_Gen_Y_Bridging_the_Knowledge_Gap_of_Malaysias_Millennials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">47% of young Malaysians are engaged in expensive credit card borrowing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It found their debt woes were the result of impulse-buying behaviour coupled with easy access to, well, personal loans and credit card financing.<\/p>\n<p>A credit line is helpful if moments where you truly need cash and by this we mean more serious reasons than compulsive shopping.<\/p>\n<p>When used properly, a credit card helps you save, whether it is in the form of cashbacks or discounts and privileges. Some credit cards even offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/5-credit-cards-best-ramadhan-deals\" target=\"_blank\">seasonal treats including festivities such as Hari Raya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not being prompt on your monthly payments or skipping payments altogether can lead to dire straits and you are looking at anywhere from incurring late payment charges to a black mark on your credit report to bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--warning\"><div class=\"block__title\"><\/p>\n<p>How this ruins your Raya<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Straddled with long-term debt. <\/strong>If minimum monthly repayment is your MO, you are going to be straddled with debt for a few more Hari Rayas. Looking forward to future festivities is not going to be fun as you will greet each Hari Raya with tighter cash flow and debt.<\/p>\n<p>Second, <strong>you\u2019ll deplete your savings. <\/strong>Either by paying off debt or to manage your lifestyle. With the odds against us, from insufficient EPF funds to retrenchments, a decent amount of savings can help us survive such devastating outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Not having any savings would just leave us vulnerable. Then there\u2019s the usual stuff that happens if you can\u2019t service your debt \u2013 all that we\u2019ve mentioned previously.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep-things-simple\"><\/span><strong>Keep things simple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spend if you can afford to. The joy of Hari Raya or any festivity is to actually indulge in the company of others.<\/p>\n<p>The customary <em>duit raya<\/em> handed to friends and family, particularly children, and the open houses all embrace the spirit of living in community.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you don\u2019t need to sell your kidneys to look good during Raya \u2013 discounts aplenty and you can surely snag an affordable <em>baju raya<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Financial prudence is timeless but so is debt. Remember that an abuse of credit has long-term consequences and if you are not prepared to promptly pay it down, not even your brand new <em>baju raya<\/em> can help you in that department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It all boils down to financial prudence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":17228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[256,218,320],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-money-management","category-ramadhan-raya"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Bad Financial Habits To Avoid This Raya<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Malaysians are struggling to stay financially afloat. 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