Despite the recession, we keep on saving
The Dutch had a total €360bn put aside in savings accounts by the end of last year, up €45bn on the end of 2008, according to central bank statistics.
Even people in their mid to late 20s managed to boost their savings by around €6,000 per household.
The amount the Dutch put into stocks, shares and other investment schemes fell by €7bn over the same period and the total mortgage debt rose by €50bn, the central bank said.
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