How Can We Beat The Economic Squeeze?

Kimberly Law, Licensed Financial Adviser | Dato' Dr Paul Selva Raj, Secretary-General, FOMCA

15-Dec-22 18:00

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With the rising cost of living looming over us, we first look into how to cut down on expenditures without denying yourself too much. Then, we talk to a consumer association about the announcement that electricity tariffs will remain the same for home users, and how this would help.

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Produced by: Kelly Anissa, Alia Zefri, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: financial wellness, economy

Tags: inflation, finance, financial planning, cost of living, electricity tariff,

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