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Savings all gone? You're not alone and it's intentional, says economist

Many Australians are struggling to save money.

Many Australians are struggling to save money. Source: iStockphoto / Nuttawan Jayawan/Getty Images

If you've been struggling to put any money into savings, you're not alone. The Australian household savings ratio has hit a 17 year low, with just 1.1% of disposable income being saved. Whilst the high cost of living is partly to blame, one economist says it's mostly the result of a deliberate policy decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.


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By Rania Yallop

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If you've been struggling to put any money into savings, you're not alone. The Australian household savings ratio has hit a 17 year low, with just 1.1% of disposable income being saved. Whilst the high cost of living is partly to blame, one economist says it's mostly the result of a deliberate policy decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.



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