What can be done to prevent people having to work until their 80s?

PP looks at what how to stop people being forced to work and save until their 80s.

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Pension contribution rates will need to be increased to stop people being forced to work and save until their 70s or 80s. Action must be taken now, writes Rebecca Shahoud

At a glance • People may be forced to work until their 80s to fund decent retirement • Those in their mid-thirties upwards will be worst affected • Start saving younger and contribute more,...

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