Father Sez

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March 2010

12th: My Late Mother and Father’s Sad Demise (11)

May 2009

22nd: Drinking milk in a toddy shop….. (5)
20th: You want to stop smoking?……. Just have a heart attack! (5)
18th: Surviving a heart attack! (8)
8th: In this, there are lessons for those who think….. (0)
6th: Will our children ever appreciate the stress they are to us parents? (0)
4th: Of Humans, Jinns and Humans with Jinns (2)
1st: Ayurvedic Medicine – creating a balance for a healthy body and mind (7)

April 2009

28th: Are you prepared for a flu pandemic like that of 1968? (0)
27th: What does a father do when your daughter unexpectedly calls and tells you she had an accident? (4)
25th: Links – The National Park of Malaysia Edition (2)
24th: Lessons from the story of the donkey, the father and his son (4)
22nd: Job scams on the rise. It’s always better to be safe than sorry (0)
20th: So my younger children now save money, what next? (3)
18th: Links – The National Monument of Malaysia Edition (1)
17th: A really neat business – making good old collector type of cars (2)
15th: A part of whatever you earneth, the taxman taketh (0)
13th: Fathersez.com featured in Malay Mail Cyberspot (5)
13th: We should get our umbrellas ready before it rains (0)
11th: Links – the National Flower of Malaysia edition (0)
10th: National Service Camps for Malaysian youngsters – my family’s experience (4)
6th: Taking hostages, sometimes it is a commercial negotiation tactic. I should know! (3)
4th: Links – The nation’s leader for 2049 identified - edition (6)

March 2009

30th: Our children’s weddings – is it going to be a major cash drainer? (2)
27th: Is my so called “Elixir of Life” a banned substance? (10)
25th: Did I spoil someone’s rice bowl or did I do the right thing? (2)
23rd: My family and I offer our deepest sympathies to Liam Neeson. We were spared from such a tragedy by God’s Grace. (2)
20th: An “interview” with a loan shark (3)
18th: Our undrawn personal boundaries (0)
16th: What I have learned from the Sandwich Man (0)
14th: Links – The Stimulus Package for Malaysians Edition (0)
13th: A penny for your thoughts (2)
11th: What I have learned about the morals or the honour of borrowing (0)
9th: Looking for my daughter, Nana’s Science switch (2)
7th: Links – The Week Malaysia threw its Constitution Away Edition (0)
6th: Scammers – beware the curse of the cheated old lady! (0)
4th: How do we prepare our kids to handle stress? (0)
2nd: Housebuyers in Malaysia are bound hand and foot when they take a mortgage (2)

February 2009

28th: Links – The Appeal to Malaysian Politicians Edition (1)
27th: Great Opportunities for the creative and the enterprising (2)
25th: The Ashoka Tree, my curiosity satisfied after 11 years (2)
23rd: Beware the law of immediate indefeasibility (0)
21st: Links – The Elephant Tamer Stick Edition (2)
20th: I must really guard my multiplier effect. After all, it all starts at a micro level first. (3)
18th: MLM – a way out for those wanting to make a change in their lives (4)
16th: Am I qualified to blog about personal finance? (3)
14th: Links – the Valentine Day’s, nope, Kenny Sia’s Edition (1)
13th: My view of what is Halal and Haram income for an employee (1)
11th: A visit to the northernmost tip of Borneo (5)
7th: Links – the Thaipusam Edition (4)
6th: Let’s read the Quran! (0)
4th: Does your family make consultative decisions on major issues? (0)
2nd: Would you ever consider a job to be beneath you? (0)

January 2009

31st: Links – The Shorter Work Week for Malaysians Edition (0)
30th: Taking out loans to invest in ASB – is it worth it? (3)
28th: My two elder girls’ net worth computations as at the end of 2008. Now it’s all up to them. (3)
26th: Kong Hee Fat Choy!!!! Happy Chinese New Year!!! (0)
24th: Links – The Child Blogger Edition – 24 January 09 (0)
23rd: My hopes for Mr. Barack Obama (0)
21st: Unemployment numbers looking grimmer and grimmer for Malaysians (0)
19th: Can bloggers do more for world peace than politicians have ever done? (0)
17th: Links – the S. Jayasankaran Edition (0)
16th: There was a time when wealth was measured by the number of children one had…… (4)
14th: Do you think I like to do this? (0)
12th: My family’s agricultural bonds – an update (0)
10th: Links – The Everything is Possible Edition (1)
9th: My goals for 2009 (0)
7th: Continuing a goal set in 2008 – low cost fun filled family picnics (0)
5th: My children’s goals for 2009 (1)
3rd: Links – The “Cycling Tales” Edition (3)
2nd: How did I fare in my 2008 goals? (0)

December 2008

31st: How did my children fare in their 2008 goals? (4)
28th: When facing hardship, smile, breathe, go slow and reflect on this advice (0)
26th: Bailouts - the family versions can be even more painful (1)
24th: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (1)
22nd: Conserving water in the household – it’s all a matter of attitude (1)
19th: A security system that Fort Knox would die for (1)
17th: Reducing EPF contributions – Is our Government doing the right thing? (3)
15th: Should I get my book published? (2)
12th: Paying yourself first – my younger daughters’ views (1)
10th: Seeking bargains for everything – movies (0)
8th: Selamat Hari Raya Aidul Adha (2)
5th: Book Review – Top Money Tips for Malaysians (6)
3rd: We replaced the windshield of our car (2)
1st: My final letter – its still in draft form (1)

November 2008

26th: What is the right value for a house? The Millionaire Mommy’s view (2)
24th: A great resource for part time jobs (1)
21st: The results are in ……I am not a Net junkie. (2)
19th: Yet another reason why it pays to be financially literate (0)
17th: The MLM industry is going to boom (2)
14th: Our children – just when should we let go? (1)
12th: The Fathersez family goes wireless….finally (1)
10th: There are a silver lining to this financial mess going on around us….for me anyway (0)
7th: Buying my daughter a car…her first (0)
5th: Unexpected words of inspiration – they always help (0)
3rd: Our 2 elder girls are leaving home……well, almost (1)

October 2008

27th: Helping to set up my daughter’s monthly budget (2)
24th: My two elder girls…….an update (0)
22nd: Looks like our square foot garden project is still not worthy of a success post (1)
20th: A taste of cold turkey treatment …… a little at least (0)
17th: The Financial Meltdown – What should we do? (2)
15th: Can just seeing poverty give us a frugal outlook to life? (3)
13th: Bliss Moments - Delicate Handmade Accessories (0)
8th: Tip to maintain our sanity in traffic jams (1)
6th: Non financial lessons from my mother (1)

September 2008

August 2008

July 2008

31st: Applying 5 S Methodology, the cornerstone of Japanese lean manufacturing strength in our daily lives – Part 4 (0)
30th: The narration of the Arab and the Camel (1)
27th: Getting ready for a different rhythm to my life (13)
25th: Hey! Spammer, please give me a break (3)
22nd: Checking out my “Impostor Syndrome” rating (5)
18th: These bums, don’t they have something better to do? (2)
16th: WWYW, PWYP, TITWTBH&G (3)
14th: Alhamdulillah, We have had the soft launch of our goat farm - finally. (4)
11th: Is this an opportunity staring me in my face, or just fools’ gold? (4)
9th: 5 Tips for the New Grad in a New Job (2)
7th: Mentors – the who’s, why’s and how’s (1)
3rd: Applying 5 S Methodology, the cornerstone of Japanese lean manufacturing strength in our daily lives – Part 3 (0)
1st: My letter to my two elder girls as they start off on their first jobs (2)

June 2008

May 2008

29th: Round up for week ending 30th May 08 (1)
27th: Credit Cards Are Not Designed for Daily Living Expenses (0)
26th: If we are sellers, let’s do the right thing (2)
25th: Mind Mapping my way to retirement – Part 2 (0)
22nd: Mind Mapping my way to retirement – Part 1 (1)
21st: We have launched our Square Foot Garden Project (2)
20th: Our rubber smallholding – considering growing some Gaharu trees (5)
19th: Invest or pay down loans? (1)
18th: Meet the newest members of the Fathersez family (5)
15th: Round Up for week ending 15th May 08 (1)
11th: Progress Update – My goat farm (16)
8th: Round Up for week ending 8th May 08 (0)
7th: How should I choose my web designer? (5)
6th: Cool skills to have / habits to form for personal development – Learning Theatre / Drama (8)
5th: Applying Kaizen, the Japanese science of continual improvement in our daily lives (6)
4th: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like – Part 6 – Preparing for the Interview (1)
1st: Round Up for week ending 1st May 08 (1)

April 2008

30th: What should I do with my Timeshare? (6)
29th: My son, a gentleman in waiting (4)
28th: Reviewing my children’s allowances (1)
27th: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like – Part 5 – Preparing a Killer Resume (3)
24th: Round up for week ending 24 April 08 (3)
23rd: Are YOU ready for a 1930’s strength recession? (9)
22nd: Tax filing for Malaysians – it’s a little less taxing now (0)
21st: Tagged! (0)
21st: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like – Part 4 – Understanding the career options available (2)
20th: A tribute to the teachers of the world (2)
18th: Round up for week ending 18 April 08 (2)
14th: We sold our house – the emotional factor (2)
13th: We have sold the house (7)
10th: Round Up for week ending 10th April 08 (7)
10th: Hah! Phase 1 of another major financial commitment has now been done with (1)
9th: A good piece of advice on marriages (6)
8th: Children…….and their effect on budgets….sigh! (0)
7th: Looks like it’s going to be a very busy time ahead – should I give up blogging? (6)
6th: The sun is rising again in my life (2)
1st: Still feeling listless (1)

March 2008

31st: A (very) belated round up for the week ending 20 March 08 (4)
30th: My mother passed away on Wednesday, the 19th March at 7.40 pm (8)
18th: A family emergency has cropped up (10)
18th: My plan on making time for my personal goals (3)
17th: Welcome (0)
17th: Insurance renewal settled and now it looks like I’ll get my credit card fees waived as well (1)
17th: A major financial concern has been settled, Thank God! (2)
13th: The Digerati Life has included me amongst people she classifies as “great minds” (0)
13th: Round up for week ending 13 March 08 (6)
12th: My business start up – the area where costs must not be the primary consideration (2)
11th: Is this the Law of Attraction of Work or has my friend found his switch? (3)
10th: Welcome, Readers of Consumerism Commentary (0)
10th: Is the world’s financial roof about to fall off? (0)
9th: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like – Part 3 – Basics of life as an employee (3)
9th: The 8th of March 08, history in the making for Malaysia (0)
6th: Round up for week ending 6 March 08 (6)
5th: Review of my younger children’s money habits (3)
4th: Please help me to help a friend advise his daughters on PF (9)
3rd: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like - Part 2 - Additional Skills to pick up (0)
2nd: My advice to my children on traveling in the post 9/11 world (4)

February 2008

28th: Round up for week ending 28 February 08 (5)
27th: Insurance auto renewals may need insurance (0)
26th: Spotting and seizing opportunities (5)
25th: People who have given me a helping hand – A friend of a friend who gave my company a huge unsecured loan (0)
24th: How I intend to help my daughters secure jobs they would like - Part 1 (9)
23rd: Round up for week ending 23 February 08 (5)
22nd: Aircraft carriers and personal finance management (5)
21st: The “counting down the no’s theory” of perserverance (1)
20th: The Parents giving and giving - Some Westerners may have no idea…. (9)
20th: Welcome (8)
18th: Can a windfall really change people’s lives? (7)
17th: There is no mine and yours in our family finances (0)
16th: Round up for week ending 16th February 08 (0)
14th: This should be a no brainer, shouldn’t it? (1)
13th: Can this provide the motivation to my children on smart personal finance? (12)
12th: Cool skills to have / habits to form for personal development - Handyman skills (4)
11th: The power of indirect communications (5)
10th: The goat farm is coming up nicely (4)
9th: Roundup for week ending 9th February 08 (2)
7th: A good example why just preaching to my children on pf won’t help (6)
6th: A critical review of my loans (4)
5th: Counting my blessings again and again (8)
4th: Giving my elder girls a firmer life foundation (7)
3rd: A review of goals set for 2008 - Educating my children (7)
1st: What should I tell my children if they were to ask me “How to choose the right spouse?” (3)

January 2008

December 2007

31st: My M.A.G. for 2008 – Part 2 (14)
30th: My M.A.G. for 2008 – Part 1 (9)
27th: My 8 year old daughter’s 2008 SMART financial goal (11)
26th: Koottus, Tontines, Arisans and Peer to Peer Lending (0)
26th: The 132nd Carnival of Personal Finance – Whimsical Christmas Edition (10)
25th: My first outing to the Carnival of Family Life (4)
24th: Cool skills to learn/Habits to form for personal development – Basic Car Maintenance (2)
23rd: Should parents ask their friends to employ their children? (3)
23rd: A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! (0)
21st: Tagged for the first time (1)
19th: What’s worse than being a borrower? (2)
18th: Carnival of Personal Finance – the second last one for the year (1)
18th: Cool skills to learn / habits to form for personal development – learning Qi Qong (0)
16th: 2007 – A year of a paradigm shift for me (1)
13th: This is what our Family Mission statement says about money (1)
12th: “Horrors! Dow Jones dropped 300 points!” or should it be “Hooray, Dow Jones dropped 300 points” – An opportunity to stress test my investment philosophy (0)
11th: 5 stages of a child’s life and how it relates to financial and life education (5)
10th: The 130th Carnival of Personal Finance (1)
10th: We have found our “How to Guide” to shaving our monthly budget (1)
9th: Agricultural investment, is it for you? (1)
6th: Paying it Forward – How it relates to bringing up our children (2)
5th: My daughter is attending a property investment course (6)
5th: Inaugral Carnival of Financial Goals (2)
4th: Fathersez’s frugal tip – Don’t buy a bed (0)
3rd: The 129th Carnival of Personal Finance (3)
3rd: The 9 things I would like from my Bank does not include a birthday card. (4)
2nd: Guerrilla PF and Life Experts – Madam Halimah Mohamed Naton (0)

November 2007

September 2007

21st: How do we instill the importance of personal finance management to our children? (0)
20th: When should we start our children on having written goals? (1)
19th: What “branding” should we aim for as an employee? (1)
18th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 6 (0)
17th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 5 (0)
14th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 4 (0)
13th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 3 (0)
12th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 2 (1)
11th: 5 Things that should be taught in schools - Part 1 (1)
10th: How do we impart to our children the two most important Personal Financial Management Lessons that we have learnt? (0)
8th: The two most important personal financial management lessons that I have learnt and want to impart to my children (1)
8th: Hi, Welcome (0)

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