1. MBSB Chinese New Year Campaign (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM1,000

• Yield: 4.00% pa

• Tenure: 12 months

• Application: Over the Counter (OTC) MBSB Branch

Link: https://www.mbsbbank.com/promotions/term-deposit-i-campaign

2. AMBank eFD/eTerm Deposit-i promotion (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM1,000

• Yield: 3.85% pa

• Tenure: 12 months

• Application: Online (FPX)

Link: https://www.ambank.com.my/promotions/eFD-eTDi

3. Standard Chartered FD and TD-i campaign (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM30,000

• Yield: 3.80% pa

• Tenure: 6 months

• Application: Online (SC Mobile)

Link: https://www.sc.com/my/promotions/fd/

4. Public Islamic Bank Term Deposit-i and eTerm Deposit-i campaign (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: Not stated

• Yield: 3.75% pa

• Tenure: 7 months

• Application: Over The Counter (OTC).

Link: https://www.publicislamicbank.com.my/personal-banking/promotions/promotions-listing/term-deposit-i-and-eterm-deposit-i-campaign/

5. CIMB eFD-i Promotion (ends 25 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM1,000

• Yield: 3.75% pa

• Tenure: 10 months

• Application: Online (FPX)

Link: https://www.cimb.com.my/en/personal/promotions/latest-promotions/efd-i-campaign.html

6. RHB Term Deposit & e-Term Deposit Campaign (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM1,000

• Yield: 3.70% pa

• Tenure: 12 months

• Application: Online (FPX)

Link: https://www.rhbgroup.com/fd/index.html

7. Affin Bank eFD/eTD-i Promotion (ends 31 Mar):

• Minimum Deposit: RM10,000

• Yield: 3.65% pa

• Tenure: 12 months

• Application: Online

Link: https://www.affinalways.com/en/promotions/eFD%2FeTD-i-Promotion?v=Y2F0PTYmcmVjPTcyMQ==

Are Fixed Deposits worth it?

Absolutely.

FDs offer two valuable benefits: safety and predictability. Your money will grow at a predetermined rate, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll earn at the end of the term.

In the unlikely event that your bank fails, your deposits are protected by PIDM up to RM250,000.

When should I consider Fixed Deposits?

• If you need to achieve a savings goal (down payment for a car, education, holiday trip, etc.)

• If you have little to no financial knowledge in other investment products.

• If you are going to retire (or retired) and have a less risky appetite.

• If you need a place to store part of your emergency savings.

Compared to ASB, Cash Apps, and Mutual funds – which is better?

It's difficult to determine which is better since each investment has its own set of pros and cons.

However, it's important to note that ASB, Cash Apps, and Mutual Funds are not insured by PIDM, as they are classified as investments.

While the returns on these products can potentially be higher, they are not guaranteed, unlike fixed deposits.

Fixed Deposits are liquid, but…

If you redeem your funds early, you may forfeit some (if not all) of your accrued interest.

To lessen this impact, split your FDs into separate subscriptions, so you can access part of your funds when you really need them and not lose the interest earned for the entire amount.

Eg. You plan to make an RM10,000 fixed deposit.

Instead of placing the entire sum into one subscription, you can split it into 3-5 separate subscriptions.

If the minimum deposit amount is RM1,000, you can even split it into 10 subscriptions!

This way, you will only forfeit part of the interest earned, rather than for the entire sum if you withdraw your money early.

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