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The DIY Retirement Hunger Games

When the State Pension is a participation trophy and the City sells you the weapons.

Jan 17, 2026

UK politicsausteritypensionsfinanceclassCity of London

‘Good news,’ says the adviser. ‘The government will cover your basic existence. For everything above “lightly used human,” please assemble your own private war chest and pray the market gods don’t retire before you do.’

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Here’s how to try and build a £2k-per month SIPP to boost the State Pension

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