Those who are not financially prepared are now suddenly facing a proportionately high financial vulnerability, in terms of job security, pay cuts, a higher personal debt burden and a constant worry of contracting a serious illness like COVID-19.  Invariably, worry can lead to various health disorders, affecting job productivity, and worsens one’s financial situation. 

In order to be prepared, a sense of capability to manage money especially when a health issue strikes, has become of paramount importance.  Unfortunately, the rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are high and there is a lack of rational action when it comes to greater risk management literacy concerning health.  It is true that only health qualifies us to protect our wealth before our health deteriorates.  Let’s talk before that happens. Health is indeed wealth.