Over half of Swiss people do not feel financially prepared for unexpected turns in life

Zurich, 5 July 2022

• 60% of people in Switzerland are finding it increasingly difficult to make the right pension and financial decisions
• 53% feel financially unprepared for unexpected turns in life
• 47% have the impression that the decisions to be made on financial and pension matters are increasing
• 30% of people in Switzerland have already lost a lot of money at some time or another
• 72% consider advice on financial and pension topics important

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About the study
On behalf of Swiss Life, YouGov carried out a representative survey on the subject of "Finances and pension provision" from 7 to 13 April 2022. 1051 people from Switzerland aged between 18 and 79 were surveyed online.

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