Financial experts have revealed the exact amount of money Brits should have saved as a 'safety net' - and it might be more than you might think Experts have revealed exactly how much cash you should have in your savings (Image: Getty)

Experts have revealed the exact amount of money Brits should have stashed away as a "safety net". This emergency fund is vital for dealing with unexpected expenses such as hefty bills or car repairs. ‌

A team at NatWest highlighted the importance of a "savings safety net" . On the bank's website , they explained: "A savings safety net helps prepare you for unexpected expenses . ‌

"How would you cope with a large, unexpected bill? What if you have a leaking pipe or the exhaust has fallen off the car? Things like that can happen at any time

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