AT CompareHero.my we care about saving money, a lot. With the abundance of free Wi-Fi you can learn digital professions online for free or for very cheap on sites such as Udemy and Coursera.For Malaysians specifically, there are a number of factors that work to your advantage.Because of its history, many Malaysians speak English very well, which means the large and wealthy English-speaking world is your oyster!Finally, it is no secret the ringgit is depreciating. That means the Euro and Dollar are getting more expensive, but it is a good thing if you are being paid in those currencies, because converted to ringgit, you’ll be able to spend more here in Malaysia.How do you get paid in dollars you may ask? Online of course! Whether you sell emails, pageviews, listings, profiles, leads, ads, your own or someone else’s products, there are many niches which are too small for unicorn-focused venture capitalists to focus on.But these niche opportunities can definitely support a family and keep your skillset relevant at the same time.You don’t need investors or even a personal loan: many of these opportunities can be started with very minimal investment (less than RM500).Just make sure you give some of these ideas just as much thought as you do when thinking how to save on your groceries, petrol, clothing, holiday or public transport.Mark Reijman is co-founder and managing director of https://www.comparehero.my/ dedicated to increasing financial literacy and to help you save time and money by comparing all credit cards, personal loans and broadband plans in Malaysia.

Source: The Star September 23, 2017 13:07 UTC