Finance and planning

We want people to be able to plan and prepare adequately so that they can be financially secure and make the most of their later lives.

We are working with partners on ways to support people to plan for the future and ensure they have an adequate income in later life.

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Five million people approaching retirement at risk of not having 'adequate’ pension income

News

Centre for Ageing Better

9 Jun 2021

A new report from the Pensions Policy Institute sponsored by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that a growing number of people are at risk of being unable to afford a decent standard of living after retirement.

Have we saved enough? Do people approaching later life have an adequate retirement income?

Publication

Centre for Ageing Better

9 Jun 2021

This report explores different measures of adequate retirement income and proposes a series of recommendations to improve financial security for people as they approach later life.

The over 50s need more support to plan for their financial future

Blog

Anna Dixon

5 May 2021

Recent research by the IFS found that 5% of over 50s have decided to retire sooner than they originally planned, which risks financial insecurity in the future.

The path to recovery must seize the opportunities of our ageing society

Blog

Anna Dixon

5 Mar 2021

The Budget announcement sets out some positive measures for opening up the economy again and stimulating recovery and growth. But this should utilise the opportunity of our ageing population gives us, not ignore it.

Summary | State of Ageing in 2020

The State of Ageing in 2020 captures a snapshot of how people in the UK are ageing today, while looking at past trends and our prospects if action isn't taken.