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Having two incomes is no longer a guaranteed shield against financial strain. Households built around dual salaries face growing exposure to rising living costs and economic shocks.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends a press conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on February 9, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on February 9 she felt a "heavy responsibility" to make the country stronger and more prosperous after winning a landslide election victory. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP)

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Bound by moral obligation, children often have little choice but to tighten their own belts to preserve their parents’ dignity and ensure the family’s survival. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Sarah, Duchess of York reacts outside after attending the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, on Dec 25, 2023. - (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)

The ringgit appreciated by over 10 per cent against the US dollar in 2025 and continued its upward trend last month.

The credit recovery industry is a significant contributor to the Malaysian economy, employing thousands of citizens and successfully recouping billions of ringgit for banks every year. - 123RF

The government has just made it easier for Malaysians to replace vehicles that are over 20 years old with newer, safer models and you could get up to RM4,000 in incentives. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Under the new legislative framework, only registered and licensed agencies are permitted to operate.

An employee displays gold bars at a store of the Korea Gold Exchange in Seoul on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)