Dreams of secure retirement not translating to pension planning

Jenna Towler
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The disconnect between the desire to be secure in retirement and setting up an achievable financial plan is still prevalent among workers, research suggests.

A Standard Life poll found seven out of ten adults would rather wait five years for a holiday of a lifetime worth £5,000 than take a short break worth £640 immediately. However, the life and pensio...

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