
Are retirement savings hurting the economy?
Pensioners are increasingly saving their money, but they are not spending or investing it either
As we are living longer and healthier, older homeowners are looking to unlock equity tied up in their property creating demand for more accessible lifetime mortgage or home reversion plans but a number of obstacles remain. The Retirement & Legacy special report, published in The Times, covers global pension concerns and rising retirement issues. It examines alternative care home options, whether property inheritance is widening the wealth gap, and debunks myths around leaving charitable gifts in wills. It explores the uphill battle to transform Brazil’s pension system and why the government’s reform proposal isn’t a sustainable option. Also featured is an infographic charting global concerns about not having enough money in retirement and worrying attitudes to spending and saving among employees worldwide
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Pensioners are increasingly saving their money, but they are not spending or investing it either
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