About Preparing for the Future

Preparing for the Future is a new survey of people aged 40 to 75. It asks questions on a range of topics including: what people want and need from work as they get older, how people plan for their retirement, people’s expectations about their pensions or other savings in retirement, and where people go for advice and guidance on retirement planning.

The study explores important topics that affect an increasing number of people in our ageing society. It will help policy makers across government to answer questions such as: How do people plan for their retirement? How well informed are people about the pension choices available to them? What do people want from work later in life?