Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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"I don't believe that I'll be a recipient of a state pension."
— Joel , Other
"the goalpost keeps moving"
— Connor , Other
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Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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