Later parenthood and weak pensions put Gen X at risk
Later parenthood and weak pensions put Gen X at risk Why timing matters: Later parenthood can mean child costs overlap with prime pension-saving years, delaying retirement readiness. Property no safe bet: Gen X’s higher property ownership offers less security as house price growth lags behind inflation and market returns. Pension gaps widen: Missing out on generous past schemes and starting saving late leaves many Gen Xers exposed to future income shortfalls. Generation X entry into workforce after defined benefit pension schemes ended Generation X began their working...
