Could dashboards be the answer to Millennial pension apathy?

The dashboard rollout could be an inflection point

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Dashboards could be a catalyst for pensions engagement and interest among millennials, if they can evolve to meet their full potential, writes Paul Muir

A problem is brewing in the world of pensions. Nearly six in 10 (59%) Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are struggling to save for retirement, and only one in five (20%) say paying into their pension is a priority, according to research by Phoenix Group. The research suggests Millennials are the problem generation, lagging behind both Gen X (39% of whom are struggling to save into their pension) and Gen Z (48%). So, what makes millennials uniquely vulnerable when it comes to saving for retirement? Millennials, like other generations, lack understanding and knowledge abou...

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