More than every third euro earns almost no interest

According to an investigation carried out by Allianz, many investors still prefer secure, but low-interest forms of saving. "This means that investors are losing interest and compound interest, which are vital in building up an additional income for retirement", says Hans-Jörg Naumer, Global Head of Capital Markets & Thematic Research at Allianz Global Investors. "Saving based on life stage allows you to position yourself more broadly and invest in equities, for instance, in addition to bonds. This reduces the risk of inflation eating up the return from an investment, so that you aren't left with a considerable chunk of income missing in your old age."

You can read more about this in our latest edition of Demographic Pulse.

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