Monday 16 April 2012

47% of households left with €100 at end of month

From RTE



The survey shows the disposable income of thousands of households remains under severe pressure.
Among other findings, it reveals that 47% of householders - or more than 1.5m people - are left with €100 or less at the end of each month after paying their essential bills.
The 'What's Left' disposable income tracker index was carried out last month among 1,000 respondents.

Almost half of them said they are left with €100 or less at the end of each month after paying essential bills.

Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed have less disposable income than at this time last year, and marginally more say they are really worried about falling behind with their bill payments.
Almost half of motorists were found to be struggling with their car finances as a result of the increased cost of motoring - while one in five have switched to a smaller car to save money.
Over two fifths of households stated that they had no intention of paying the Household Charge, the majority of them saying they will not pay as they cannot afford it.

Almost one in ten respondents revealed that they will not pay until they are threatened with legal action.


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