Feb 4 2009
Nearly one in ten consumers would consider sacrificing their pension contributions if their finances become too stretched, it has been found.
A survey conducted by Fairinvestment.co.uk discovered that eight per cent of people questioned would consider temporarily ceasing this method of saving for retirement as a means of reducing their outgoings during the recession.
In addition, 42 per cent of consumers said that they would cut back on their monthly savings deposits if their finances became too strained.
According to Fairinvestment.co.uk, these actions could put people in a vulnerable position in the future.
Chartered financial planner at the firm Sharon Bratley said: "The results show how difficult it is for people at the moment to juggle their finances. It is important that people prioritise their outgoings."
Figures produced last month by Age Concern suggested that half of workers aged 55 and over are concerned about being made redundant, which could impact on their ability to save for retirement.
