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Inflation hits retirement plans of 3 in 4 over 55s
Three quarters (73%) of retirement savers either can’t afford to retire or were unsure if they could afford to retire, according to a new report.
3 in 4 pension schemes have net zero plans
Three quarters (74%) of pension schemes have net zero plans in place, or will do within the next two years, according to a new survey.
Entrepreneurs choosing property over pensions
Entrepreneurs are more likely to choose to invest in property rather than a pension, according to new research.
Just 1 in 10 parents have sorted out estate planning
Only 13% of British parents have consulted a financial adviser about the best way to pass on their wealth.
A good retirement is among top 3 life goals
The top 10 life and financial goals of Britons have been revealed, with 97% of people saying it is important to set key goals in life.
Half retirees face money worries but only 22% seek advice
Despite almost half (48%) of retirees worried about running out of money in retirement, three quarters (78%) have not sought professional financial advice, according to new research.
8 in 10 clueless about spouse’s pensions
Over 15 million (78%) non-retired married people have no idea about the value of their spouse’s pensions, according to a new report.
Millions shun retirement advice despite risks
Some 8m people are planning a DIY approach to retirement and planning to avoid professional financial advice but admit they do not know how to avoid running out of money in retirement, according to a new study.
More expecting to up pension contributions post pandemic
The scaling back of lockdown restrictions is boosting consumer personal finance confidence with one in seven expecting to increase pension contributions in the next year.
Retirees drawn to riskier investments warns FSCS
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned that retirees are being tempted to put money into investment products claiming to offer high returns due to the prolonged low interest savings environment.