Nest Insight: 'Volatility premium' impacting millions of households

Income fluctuation leaves many families unable to effectively build savings

Jonathan Stapleton
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The research found households on volatile incomes were often unable to save effectively
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The research found households on volatile incomes were often unable to save effectively

Millions of households are experiencing a “volatility premium” in a world where financial products, policies, and employment practices are often designed for those whose income is regular, Nest Insight says.

In a report published this week, Fluctuation Nation, Nest's research unit found that income volatility affected a wide range of households and was not limited to the lowest earners. The research...

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