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1 in 4 workers would run out of money in a month if they lost their job. How can we better manage our savings?

A survey in the UK edition of The Times suggests that one in four workers would run out of money...

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17.55 10 Feb 2026


1 in 4 workers would run out of money in a month if they lost their job. How can we better manage our savings?


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17.55 10 Feb 2026


A survey in the UK edition of The Times suggests that one in four workers would run out of money in a month if they lost their job

Essentially suggesting our rainy-day savings are dangerously low, putting many at risk if they suddenly became unemployed.  

To discuss all things savings, Shane was joined by Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone and Founder of Askpaul.


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