Why the sandwich class feels the money squeeze

According to a HSBC study, those in the middle or moderately "fit" group worry about 11 types of money problems. PHOTO: ST FILE
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There is a reason why middle-income earners are often referred to as the "sandwich class".

First, those in this group often face money problems as they need to have enough to take care of their parents as well as their children.

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