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Gen Z opting out of pensions due to cost-of-living
Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Updated October 2
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In the three months to December last year, 11.5% of eligible 22 to 29-year-olds who recently started a job opted out of their pensions, up from 6.6% in the same period of 2020.
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Single-Source Coverage
- BBC News
The article highlights the personal financial struggles of young people in the UK, such as Hassan Nassar and Evie, who are choosing to opt out of workplace pensions to meet immediate cost-of-living demands, despite the long-term financial implications.
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