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Financial education programmes

Our Programmes

Three courses. Each one stands on its own. Each one works with what you already have.

You do not need to take all three. Start with the one that fits where you are today.

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How We Work

Our methodology, in plain terms.

1

Start with what you hold

Each course begins from the documents and accounts participants actually have — not invented examples or generic scenarios.

2

Work through it systematically

Sessions follow a fixed sequence. Each session builds on the previous one. No session is skipped. The written summary after each meeting reinforces what was covered.

3

Leave with a written record

Every course concludes with documentation — either session-by-session summaries or a written closing summary of the individual's situation, depending on the programme.

The Marble Counter: A First Inventory

Programme 1 · 4 Weeks

The Marble Counter: A First Inventory

A four-week introductory course in which the central exercise is to lay one's household money plainly on the counter — a careful written record of present accounts, balances, recurring outflows, standing commitments, and current intentions. Conducted in small group format with one facilitator and a written summary after each session.

  • Full household money record completed
  • Small group with a facilitator throughout
  • Written summary after each of four sessions
  • No prior financial knowledge needed

Programme Fee

RM 570

All materials included

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Reading Statements Plainly course

Programme 2 · 6 Weeks · Max 12

Reading Statements Plainly

A six-week course on reading the everyday paperwork of personal finance — bank statements, credit card statements, EPF statements, insurance policy schedules, and unit trust statements — in plain English. Each week takes one document type and walks through the items that often go unread. Useful for those who would like to feel quietly competent in front of their own paperwork. Class size capped at twelve.

Documents Covered Week by Week

Week 1Bank current & savings account statements
Week 2Credit card statements & charges
Week 3EPF / KWSP member statements
Week 4Insurance policy schedules & endorsements
Week 5Unit trust & fund statements
Week 6Review, outstanding questions, and summary

Programme Fee

RM 1,640

All materials included · Max 12 participants

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Long-Horizon Retirement Engagement programme

Programme 3 · 6 Months · Mentor-Led

Long-Horizon Retirement Engagement

A six-month mentor-led programme that takes a long view of retirement — EPF strategy, supplementary savings, insurance review, healthcare cost provisioning, the role of any continuing part-time work, and the considered sequence of withdrawals over a typical two- to three-decade horizon. Monthly private sessions, midway review, and a written closing summary. Single track at a measured pace.

What the Six Months Cover

  • EPF withdrawal strategy and sequencing
  • Supplementary savings review (ASB, PRS, fixed deposits)
  • Insurance and Takaful coverage assessment
  • Healthcare cost provisioning over retirement
  • Role of part-time or consulting income
  • Written closing summary of individual situation

Programme Fee

RM 2,820

Monthly sessions · Written summary included

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Which Programme?

A guide for choosing the right course.

Feature First Inventory Reading Statements Retirement Engagement
Duration 4 weeks 6 weeks 6 months
Format Small group Small group (max 12) Individual / mentor
EPF covered
Retirement planning
Written session summaries
Fee RM 570 RM 1,640 RM 2,820
Best for Starting out, first time looking at money as a whole Those who want to read their own documents confidently Those within 10–15 years of stopping full-time work

Across All Programmes

Standards that apply regardless of which course you take.

Privacy Protection

Financial details shared in sessions are confidential. No participant data is disclosed to third parties under any circumstances.

Documented Outcomes

Every session produces a brief written summary. The retirement programme ends with a written summary of the individual's situation.

Annual Review

Curriculum is reviewed and updated each year to reflect current Malaysian financial law and regulatory changes.

Qualified Facilitators

All course facilitators hold professional qualifications in financial planning, accounting, or adult education. Verified prior to appointment.

No Product Sales

No facilitator or staff member recommends, sells, or earns commission on financial products. This is standing policy, not a preference.

Post-Course Feedback

Participant feedback is collected in writing after every cohort. It informs what we adjust in the next intake — including pacing and how sections are explained.

Fees

All fees are published. All fees are inclusive.

Programme 1

The Marble Counter

A First Inventory

RM 570

per enrolment · 4 weeks

  • 4 weekly sessions
  • Written summary each session
  • All course materials
  • No hidden charges
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Programme 2 · Popular

Reading Statements

Plainly

RM 1,640

per enrolment · 6 weeks

  • 6 weekly sessions
  • Class capped at twelve
  • EPF, insurance, credit card, unit trust
  • Session summaries throughout
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Programme 3

Retirement Engagement

Long-Horizon

RM 2,820

per enrolment · 6 months

  • Monthly private sessions
  • Midway review included
  • Written closing summary
  • Full EPF & retirement scope
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Not sure which programme? Write to us and we will help you decide.

There is no pressure to commit. We are glad to answer questions and to say plainly if a course is not the right fit for your situation.

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