Savers failing to check state pension forecast

Figures show over a third of retirees did not check their state pension forecast before retiring

Hope William-Smith
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Almost four in ten retired or semi-retired adults did not check their state pension forecast before retiring, while 14% of those who did check finding the forecast was less than expected, Just Group says.

Findings from the financial services specialist show that while the state pension is the largest source of income for around half of retired households, engagement with forecasting remains low. ...

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