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Happy 48th Birthday Singapore!
I just completed my 3rd army reservist cycle, last week. Toiling with my heavy fieldpacks, SBO and helmet, off I went to Jurong camp for my 1 week training. Each year, we will be called up for in-camp-training to...
Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir Dan Batin
Alhamdulillah... Finally, after 1 month of strict fasting from sunrise to sunset, purifying our soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, the time of celebration has arrived. :)...
Helmi Hakim’s Review On World Islamic Banking Conference At Pan Pacific, Singapore…
Few weeks back, my colleagues and I were invited to the World Islamic Banking Conference, at Pan Pacific, Singapore. It was an eye opening event for us, as most Islamic finance practitioners, from all over the world...
My Research On The Subprime Mortgage Crisis 2008 and How It Relates To Islamic Finance…
When I meet, my non Muslim clients who are learning more about Islamic finance, sometimes they are curious, and they asked me, why Muslims cannot take interest. (riba) Why, Muslims, cannot include speculative...
M9A Insurance Regulatory Exam Blog Post No 3
I have written 2 blog posts, sharing with you on how options work. Click the link below to read them again. 1) http://helmihakim.com/investment/m9a-insurance-regulatory-exam-blog-post-no-1/ 2)...
M9A Insurance Regulatory Exam Blog Post No 2
When the investor is bullish about the stock’s performance and expect stock’s price to go up, he buys (long) a ___________ option. When the investor is bearish about the stock’s performance, and expect stock’s price to...
M9A Insurance Regulatory Exam Blog Post No 1
I understand that some of my colleagues, in the finance industry find it challenging to pass the regulatory exam, M9A. Thus, I will like to make a small contribution here. I will be writing a few blog posts, to help...
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Secret Formula To Know How Long It Will Take To DOUBLE Your Money…..
There are certain calculation techniques that we, financial consultants used to make us looks cool, sharp and FAST. 🙂 One of the well known, unguarded secrets is the usage of Rule of 72. The 'Rule of 72' is a...
Why Yearly Financial Review Is Very Important???
I am sure, all of you, reading my blog, have a portfolio of insurance, savings and investment policies. Some of you, may have a manageable 3 or 4 policies. While some, have more than 10. My question to you right now...
How To Pay 0% Tax In Singapore, Legally?
Everyone in the globe dreaded this "outflow" called TAX. This is my first time, I pay tax to the government.... and due to my hectic schedule (going for seminars, doing roadshows and meeting clients), I "forget" to...
How To Preach Your Child, Simple Yet Practical Finance….
There is a Malay proverb that says, "Melentur buloh, biarlah dari rebungnya"... Translation: "If you want to carve bamboo, carve it from its base" I firmly believe that, if you want to teach your child something...
How Compound Interest Can Help Your Money Grow Over Time….
I am very sure, you heard before, the 8th Wonders Of The World, which is "COMPOUND INTEREST"... as mentioned by Albert Einstein, the scientist who is famous for his theory of relativity....
Helmi Hakim’s 6 Steps Process To Create Your Own,Personal Financial Plan…
In life, you must always have a plan. There's a saying that if you FAIL to PLAN, then you PLAN to FAIL. If you do not even care to plan, you will then be automatically be part of other people's plan. In todays'...
Do You Really Save Enough For Your Child’s Education?
A recent survey by OCBC bank found that 6 out of 10 parents save only up to $40,000, when planning for their child's tertiary education. This statistic is NOT SURPRISING. During the fact finding process I've done for...
Khutbah In The Mosque Lamenting Importance Of Managing Family Finances….
As normal,yesterday, I went for my Friday prayer's in the mosque and listen to the sermon/khutbah...But hey.....the sermon is about my favourite topic..... "Managing Family Finances". 🙂 The khutbah discusses about...
Why The Market Will Finally Goes UP, No Matter How Bottom It Can Be Now….
You see... I believe some of you who have been investing your money, witnessed a depreciation of value in your portfolio, especially investment in funds. Your $100,000 investment is now $40,000 in value. Your $50,000...
Do You Really Save Enough For Your Child’s Education?
A recent survey by OCBC bank found that 6 out of 10 parents save only up to $40,000, when planning for their child's tertiary education. This statistic is NOT SURPRISING. During the fact finding process I've done for...
Helmi Hakim,the poet: The Fight Has Just Begun…
I can be a poet at times. 🙂 If you are my clients, you may realised that my presentation can be quite melodic at times....because most of the stuffs, I have rattled out for thousands and thousands of times.... As I...
What I Learnt From The Book, “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”….
I felt strange yet happy that, these days, people have been recommending me, a lot of GOOD stuffs. One of it, are reading materials....and out of the many reading materials recommended, one that is prominent, one that...
Khutbah In The Mosque Lamenting Importance Of Managing Family Finances….
As normal,yesterday, I went for my Friday prayer's in the mosque and listen to the sermon/khutbah...But hey.....the sermon is about my favourite topic..... "Managing Family Finances". 🙂 The khutbah discusses about...
In The Phase of Restrategising My Business…
Some of you have been querying me on why, I never update my blog for quite some time. 🙁 I am in a process, of re-strategising my business. My blog doesnt make money but it's taking much of my time.So..... I am...
How To Handle Hypocrites….
My previous post on how to handle negative people, received a fair share of reading. Thank you for those who have emailed me and called me regularly to show your support. You are deeply appreciated! 🙂 As now, I am...
What Is The First Few Words That Comes To Your Mind, When You Think Of Helmi Hakim?
I am engaging Bro Hafihz's expertise to conceptualize a new logo for me and develop a comprehensive marketing plan for me to strategically move forward as a financial consultant in Singapore. In our collective effort...
Savings’ Objectives If You Are In Your Early 20’s…
As you know, in my profession as a financial associate, I get to do financial planning for a lot of people. 🙂 It is a special privilege for me, as directly or indirectly, I get to see EXPLICITLY on how the rich and...
1 Negative Person Versus 3 Positive Person.Who Wins?
I have a special quiz for you. 🙂 Example, you have 1 negative person and 3 positive person, in a team. Who WINS when they challenge each other? Answer: That very freaking 1 NEGATIVE PERSON This is because negative...
40 Tips For A Better Life
I feel very angry. Someone has been spreading rumours about me that, I am trying to steal other people staffs and getting them to be my personal assistants. Haiz... I hate to deal with these NEGATIVE people who spread...
I Am On Track For MDRT For Year 2008
I had a minor discussion with my manager yesterday, and she said I am on track to MDRT. 🙂 MDRT stands for Million Dollar Round Table which is a recognition status for the top 10% financial consultant in the whole...
No One Can Make You feel Inferior Without Your Consent
I am listening now to Joe Gierard's Audio Book, "How To Sell Anything To Anybody". He shared a lot of ideas which is very, very practical in our industry. I love his word of motivation. "NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU FEEL...
Don’t Like to Sell? Then You Will Never Be Rich!
I read this article from Adam Khoo's blog, and I find it very, very relevant to all financial associates. Read it. 🙂 p.s. By the way, if you wish to discover a simple & halal way to create a positive...
Let’s Get Back To Work
I guess it has been a week, I have yet to meet someone to propose them on insurance, savings or investment. I dont know whether this is lethargic, laziness or contentment. Btw, for the whole of next week, I will be...
National Achievers Congress In Singapore
As some of you know, the past few days, what you have been reading are ALL AUTOMATED POSTS. (i.e. I have programmed the posts to come out at a certain time.) hehehhehh...This is the value of LEVERAGE on the internet....
Tough Times Dont Last, Tough People Do!
In our job as a financial associate, we faced a lot of rejections. Yet, we still put on our happy face and fight it through. This is what, I have learnt from the many mentors that I have met, and the many books I have...
Excuses Given By The Poor To Remain Poor
Some people are very NEGATIVE when I vouched the word "money". "I dont want to be rich because I dont need to be rich." " I dont print money." "Money doesnt grow on trees." "I dont need much money." "Money is not...
Secrets Of Success Is Just In Front Of YOU
My colleague sent me this, and I find it encouraging. Many times, we want to find "secrets". We love "secrets". Because we associate them with excitement, mystery, and a tinted taste of pleasure. Here...I am going to...