Inflation

Have you been noticing the prices of essential items such as food and fuel increasing? Rising inflation, an increase in the prices of goods and services, is affecting Malaysia today. The threat is expected to lower purchasing power for most Malaysians. During uncertain economic times not only in Malaysia but also the world, it’s important to know how to protect ourselves against inflation. Here are 3 effective ways to do so. ​ Source: Giphy Revise your budget Here are three things you need to look out for in your budget during high inflation: a) Try prioritising paying off debt. It

Many Malaysians are worried about how high inflation might affect their lives and wellbeing. Little do they know another form of inflation has been affecting their financial lives behind the scenes for years on end. In general, medical inflation has stayed at 4-5x above the average inflation in Malaysia. Malaysia’s medical inflation was projected at 12% in 2022.  Even as our savings earn interest and our wages grow over time, high medical inflation may leave us unequipped to deal with medical bills. Having medical insurance can help cover your medical bills, but could be inadequate