Punter Southall survey finds 20% of retirees working part-time

11% are ‘a bit bored’

Adam Saville
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More than two fifths of those still working plan to retire before they turn 65

One fifth of people who have officially retired are still working on a part-time or casual basis - 11% of those that have stopped working entirely confess they are a bit bored - a survey by Punter Southall Aspire has found. Among those who have not retired yet, 43% said they plan to retire before they turn 65 and another 17% plan to retire fully before the age of 70. Two thirds of those who have already retired have stopped work completely. Managing director of retail advice for Punter Southall Aspire, Peter Selby, said the results reflect a growing trend for people continuing working...

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