Record numbers looking for help as confidence in system plummets
THE RECORD number of people seeking pensions advice indicates growing concern and a "lack of confidence" in the system, experts believe.
The Pensions Advisory Service annual report, Advising on Pensions: a Review of Activities 05/06 – which will be published tomorrow (Friday) – is expected to reveal 56,691 people contacted its helpline,...
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