Comment: Could I borrow a tenner, my son?

One in five people will turn to offspring for financial support in retirement, according to figures released by the Global Retirement Index. This paints a terribly stark picture for those in their forties and fifties, currently working hard to make ends meet and save enough for their twilight years. To ask for help from children is tough, but to continue working beyond retirement could be even worse and have serious health implications for some. Indeed, those who aren't turning to their children are often deferring their retirement instead because they simply do not have enough money. Th...