By Fiona Chan

MORE Singaporeans now believe they can survive financially for at least half a year if they lose their jobs, according to the latest survey by insurance group AIA.

Six out of 10 respondents said they can get by for six months or longer on their savings, insurance payments and money from family and friends, up from 55 per cent in last year's poll.

Experts said this was probably due to the economic boom last year, which allowed people to top up their savings and put them to good use in investments.

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