For many Austrians, the holiday objective that is not planned for many Austrians uses it: only every second (53 percent) uses it, according to a survey by Deniz Bank. A third, on the other hand, saves the money and about 18 percent must each cover livelihood or pay debts.
For six out of ten employees and pensioners investigated, the holiday objective does not use the holiday difference, but need it as an important way to place money as an emergency façade on the side or to fill financial gaps and to stop the costs of daily life. In particular, four out of ten explicitly say that they need the money to “get over the rounds” – especially relevant to those who consider their financial situation as poor.
That is quite a bit: ten percent of the Austrians consider their financial situation to be very good, another 39 percent rather good. It is clear that people with a higher family income (more than 4,500 euros/month) and better education do the most positive. However, a good half of the population must look at the money.
Just like many state that unexpected expenses can better manage with the special payment. Half of the respondents fulfill special wishes with the extrageld. After all, each tenth invests part of the long -term money in securities.
“Show the results: people have a good sense of balance – between consumption and prevention,” explains Petra Starecek of integral opinion investigation. “It is no longer just about fulfilling the wish, but about conscious households with the extra income.”
Two percent do not receive a holiday allowance
There are some striking changes compared to the previous year: the share of travel costs has risen somewhat, in particular pensioners can cost the holiday more. We also use more from the holiday allowance to cover daily costs. It is slightly less saved or spent on the beautification of the apartment. And only two percent say they don’t get a special payment at all, it was the most recently twice as much.
Source: Krone
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