A third of DC members 'expect living standards to decline in retirement'

Holly Roach
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People in their mid-career aged 35-49 are the most likely to struggle with saving for retirement, according to Aon's 2018 defined contribution (DC) and financial wellbeing member survey.

They surveyed 1,000 full-time employees in the UK and found those in the mid-career group struggle the most with financial issues such as debt and increasing house prices, and are the least likely ...

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