Over four in ten Dutch people admit they save but don’t know precisely why. The reason most often cited for building up a nest egg,though, is to ensure there are sufficient funds in the event of an emergency, and according to a survey recently carried out by ABN AMRO on the savings habits of over 2000 Dutch citizens. Nearly 16 per cent said they put money by to invest later in their home and household. The results of the survey also reveal that the Dutch rely on their savings accounts to recede on holiday (8 per cent),repay their mortgage (5 per cent) and top up their pension.
Source: abnamro.com