Creating understanding

Dear Editor, While from within the financial 'community' it is easy for us to understand not only the importance of pension and financial planning but also the variety of products on offer, it seems that for the wider population this is not the case. Indeed, as our own research shows, public apathy, ignorance, and procrastination now pervades pensions to a dangerous extent. Increasingly, even those nearing the start of retirement are giving pensions the cold shoulder. More than a third (35%) of 45-54 year olds are willing to forgo a pension because they find the whole issue hugely dispi...