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Brits admit saving less for retirement

June 19, 2008 by admin  
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As the prices of food and fuel continue to increase, Britons admit they are saving less for their retirement, a new report reveals.

Research published by financial services firm Edward Jones has shown that many people are cutting down on such savings in order to meet their everyday living costs.

Andrew James, retirement planning manager at the firm, said the findings are a “big concern”.

People who fail to save sufficiently for their old age are likely to face issues in the future, he continued.

Mr James also expressed worry that 23 per cent of those questioned admitted failing to save any money towards their pensions.

“It is imperative the government and all those involved in the pensions industry do all they can to keep driving the message home that people must continue to make provisions for their retirement,” he urged.

Earlier this month, financial services firm Life Trust warned that because people are living longer than ever, many could be forced to re-think their financial strategies for retirement.

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