Young people more risky

An old classic: savings accounts remain very popular

World Savings Day takes place every year on October 31st(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

A recent survey by Tiroler Sparkasse shows: The classic savings option remains in first place. However, a trend reversal towards more risk can be seen among younger people.

To mark today's World Savings Day, Tiroler Sparkasse is presenting the results of a commissioned survey on the savings behavior of the population in this country. These provide interesting details. For example, the monthly savings amount has fallen compared to previous years and now stands at 293 euros, despite the relatively high increases in wages and salaries.

In comparison: in the previous year, Tyroleans put even more aside at 331 euros. Across Austria, 308 euros are saved per capita per month.

The idea of security when saving
In principle, the topic of saving is very popular with Tyroleans. 82 percent say that putting money aside is important to them. In the previous year, 81 percent said the same. The reasons for saving: Nine percent think it gives them security and emphasize that you should also teach your own children to put money aside from the start.

Many Tyroleans continue to rely on the tried-and-tested savings account.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

81 percent of respondents use a savings account
Tyroleans continue to rely on security when saving, or even more so than in the previous year. In 2023, 73% of respondents still used a savings account, while this year the figure is significantly higher at 81%. This is followed by current accounts (56%), life insurance (46%) and building society savings (45%) as savings options.

Most people steer clear of securities or shares. "58% of Tyroleans say they do not own any securities," it says. Conversely, only 29% state that they accept risk for part of their savings in order to have a chance of a higher return.

However, the trend seems to be slowly changing. This is because 44% of 16 to 29-year-olds state that they use securities.

It is highly likely that the ECB will cut interest rates further in the coming months.

Patrick Götz, Vorstand der Tiroler Sparkasse

Bild: Thomas Steinlechner

"Good reason to look at alternatives"
Patrick Götz, CEO of Tiroler Sparkasse, comments on these results: "It is highly likely that the ECB will cut interest rates further in the coming months. A good reason to find out about alternative forms of investment now. Securities such as shares and bonds offer interesting opportunities here. However, a certain basic knowledge is a prerequisite. The younger generation in particular has recognized that alternatives are needed and is looking closely at this topic."