47% class themselves as JAMS

Coventry had the most JAMS – with 70% of households putting themselves in that category, while Cardiff had the least (28%).

47% class themselves as JAMS

Nearly half (47%) of UK households class themselves as ‘just about managing’, research from Provident Personal Credit has found.

Coventry had the most JAMS – with 70% of households putting themselves in that category, while Cardiff had the least (28%).

The survey of 2,000 adults found they typically suffered from £239 in unexpected costs for expenses like pets, leisure and Christmas.