‘Financial well-being at dismal levels’


Spotlight on finance: Dr Wan Azizah launching AKPK’S inaugural financial behaviour survey report at its Financial Literacy Symposium 2018. Looking on is AKPK chairman Anuar Mohd Hassan (back) and Azaddin. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: One out of five working adults did not manage to save any money over the last six months, a survey has shown.

The Debt Management and Counselling Agency (AKPK) survey also found that three out of 10 working adults had to borrow money to buy essential goods.

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