Two incomes are becoming a necessity for many families

FOR many families today, life has become more expensive.

- RUBENE RAMDAS

AS the cost of living rises, even families who budget carefully are feeling the pressure.

(Independent Newspapers Archive)

The cost of food, transport, electricity, school needs and everyday living keeps increasing. Many households are finding that one income is no longer enough to cover all their expenses. Having two sources of income is becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity.This situation is not about people spending too much or living beyond their means. The reality is that prices have gone up, but incomes have not always kept pace. Even families who budget carefully are feeling the pressure. In many homes, both partners are working, doing part-time jobs, running small businesses or finding other ways to bring in money. Every contribution helps.