Royal London: Decent retirement might mean working until age 85

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Workers could be forced to work until their mid-80s if they are to enjoy the same level of pension as their parents' generation according to Royal London.

The Death of Retirement report found that someone on double the average national wage contributing 8% would need to work until the age of 85 if they were to enjoy the ‘gold standard' of 67% of pre-...

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