Has Britain become a nation of savers? Poll reveals increasing numbers are stashing away cash to secure long-term future, Britain has increasingly become a nation of savers in the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008, according to a new study from Scottish Widows.
The number of savers tucking away money on a regular basis is now up to 74 per cent of the population, meaning roughly three in four have a rainy day fund.
Five years ago, a smaller 63 per cent were saving with the percentage steadily rising ever since, the annual report shows.
And in a move which may be down to people wanting to build a safety net after the economic troubles experienced in 2008, there has been a steady rise in the number saving for the long-term, the poll of 5,000 people showed....Read More
The number of savers tucking away money on a regular basis is now up to 74 per cent of the population, meaning roughly three in four have a rainy day fund.
Five years ago, a smaller 63 per cent were saving with the percentage steadily rising ever since, the annual report shows.
And in a move which may be down to people wanting to build a safety net after the economic troubles experienced in 2008, there has been a steady rise in the number saving for the long-term, the poll of 5,000 people showed....Read More
