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The ii Great British Retirement Survey 2019

A real picture of life after work and the challenges of getting there

The ii Great British Retirement Survey 2019 paints a realistic picture of life after work.

Far from the cliched tanned, silver-hair couples smiling at us from cruise ships and golf courses, our research shows retirement – and navigating the route there – is not always so polished.

We are grateful to the thousands of people who spared their time to share their hopes, fears and aspirations in such detail. Whether it is to do with wealth, health, relationships or leisure, it shows just how untapped real pension attitudes are.

Read the full Great British Retirement Survey 2019 here

Latest pensions, SIPPs & ISA articles

16 September

1950s women mull appeal to state pension age defeat

Campaigners considering Supreme Court appeal over extra wait for their pensions.

by Laura Miller

15 September

Three million over-50s ignore retirement until it’s too late

A quarter of those nearing retirement age only make crucial financial decisions two years before.

by Laura Miller

14 September

One in three over-50s worry they will run out of pension cash

Some plan to work past their retirement age to beat the cash crunch.

by Laura Miller

14 September

Four in 10 retirees miss out on crucial benefit

Pension credit is available to top up retirement income, but many are unaware or ashamed of claiming.

by Marc Shoffman

8 September

State pensions could be sacrificed to pay Covid bill

Triple lock back in the spotlight as the government eyes watering down the benefit.

by Laura Miller

3 September

Women earn up to £186,000 less than men in retirement

The extent of the gender pensions gap is revealed, as women lose out after childbirth compared to men.

by Stephanie Baxter

1 September

Higher earners to bear brunt of Treasury tax-raid plans

Investors, pensioners and others in line for tax rises in the November Budget.

by Stephanie Baxter

27 August

Young people see 15% jump in their DC pension pots

Rare good news for younger pension savers, but this could be short-lived.

by Liz Bury

27 August

One in 20 workers short-changed on workplace pensions

Defined benefit pensioners are urged to respond to consultation closing this week.

by Laura Miller

25 August

Four-fifths of retirees at risk by overlooking free pensions advice

Very few pensioners are aware of extra help available for their retirement pots.

by Liz Bury

25 August

Five ways to beat the Covid-19 pensions withdrawal trap

Haphazard pension withdrawals can create unnecessary tax bills and can cause losing out to scammers.

by Laura Miller

24 August

Half of pensioners lured by scams and risky schemes

Around £11 million of retirement pots are at risk, according to XPS Pensions.

by Laura Miller

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