Unpaid carers face pension gap and retirement poverty risk

Millions of unpaid carers are at risk of lower retirement incomes due to gaps in pension savings, a government-commissioned report has warned.  The Second Pensions Commission found carers typically build up significantly less private pension wealth because of reduced or interrupted paid work.  While State Pension credits protect basic entitlement, they do not replace lost … Continue reading Unpaid carers face pension gap and retirement poverty risk