Many are one step away from homelessnessBuilding up a savings safety net of three months' worth of funds is crucial. Many are just a step away from being homeless. "You're made redundant tomorrow, your commitments are really high - anyone could end up in a position where they've lost their house, lost their tenancy and, sometimes, everything. "We are seeing people who appear to be middle-income earners, who seem to be fine, but they're very vulnerable to changes such as a job loss. "If people have enough put away enough to survive for three months, that is a huge thing for people.

Source: Stuff July 01, 2016 06:00 UTC