Savings are under pressure: Where are we cutting back

SAVINGS ARE UNDER PRESSURE: HOW ARE WE CUTTING BACK? Pay packets are having to stretch even further for many people this year. ING polled 14,000 people in 14 countries in Europe to find out how they are making ends meet. of European consumers are cutting back on leisure and entertainment – so the cinema, dining out and sports events are enjoyed less often 53% 46% are cutting back on clothing and personal grooming 23% are cutting back on mobile phones and internet 19% are cutting back on transport costs, the fourth most popular category are cutting back on utility bills, such as gas, electricity and water 16% 31% are not cutting their spending at all Source: ING International Survey on Savings 2013. Read more on www.ezonomics.com/iis eZonomics ING ••. .. •...... SAVINGS ARE UNDER PRESSURE: HOW ARE WE CUTTING BACK? Pay packets are having to stretch even further for many people this year. ING polled 14,000 people in 14 countries in Europe to find out how they are making ends meet. of European consumers are cutting back on leisure and entertainment – so the cinema, dining out and sports events are enjoyed less often 53% 46% are cutting back on clothing and personal grooming 23% are cutting back on mobile phones and internet 19% are cutting back on transport costs, the fourth most popular category are cutting back on utility bills, such as gas, electricity and water 16% 31% are not cutting their spending at all Source: ING International Survey on Savings 2013. Read more on www.ezonomics.com/iis eZonomics ING ••. .. •......