Friday May 2nd, 2025

Financial Literacy for Gig Workers

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What is Financial Literacy?

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. It involves having knowledge about financial concepts and the ability to make informed and effective decisions regarding the use and management of money.

Money Management for Traditional Employees vs. Gig Workers

Traditional Employees

  • Traditional employees typically benefit from a fixed income, allowing them to create structured budgets and plan for long-term financial goals. 
  • As their income is fixed, the flexibility of their personal budget is typically limited to how much they earn each month.

Gig Workers

  • From flexible working hours to a flexible income– Gig workers have the benefit of earning as much as they are willing to work. 
  • Although this aspect may sound alluring to some, proper financial planning is important for gig workers to introduce a sense of stability.

Tips from fellow Grab partners

Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) recently held a talk for our Grab partners to share crucial information on topics such as smart investments, scam awareness, and proper financial planning. 

We asked some of those in attendance about what they learned and if they had any tips to share with their fellow Grab partners. Here’s what they had to share:

Depending on your own financial commitments, set monthly goals to ensure each of those commitments can be met.
As our income is not fixed, there is always the potential to earn more than your monthly target. When the opportunity presents itself, it is important to be financially responsible and consider allocating the extra earnings into your savings or investments accounts.
Only transfer a fixed amount out of your Grab cash wallet each month. This way you create your own version of a fixed income. Invest or save that additional income wisely.
Do your research when choosing investment opportunities and make sure that your investments are made through proper channels. It is advisable to to use channels or platforms where your money is protected by legitimate agencies, such as PIDM.
Always keep up to date with the latest forms of scams and be wary of opportunities that seem too good to be true and may be from unreliable sources.
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Conclusion

Financial literacy is important for all working individuals, but is especially important for gig workers to understand the responsibilities that come with making an earning that is not fixed each month. 

At Grab, we would like to ensure that Grab partners are well-aware of the importance of financial literacy. Through GrabAcademy, we share relevant information and frequently partner with relevant associations to educate our partners.

Kindly be reminded that all members of the Grab community are required to follow the Code of Conduct and Terms of Services.

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