Third of retirees say income is insufficient

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A third of people in retirement said their income is insufficient to last them through the month, according to Skipton Financial Services.

This was despite the fact 45% of elderly people questioned had a private pension and 56% had a workplace pension. The survey found seven in ten retirees found it easier to cope financially 25 ye...

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