The number of households with financial problems increases, while the Dutch government expects more financial self-sufficiency from citizens and businesses. The financial service industry can support consumers and businesses in preparing for economic adversity.

Recently I saw the program “Steenrijk Straatarm” (Filthy Rich Penniless). This episode was about a "penniless" mum with 4 kids. They have to get by on a few tens every week. How did this come about?