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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Stephanie Cruz

Couple Who Saved Nearly $470K Over 50 Years Burned Through Their Travel Budget on One Holiday

Sharon and Sean Taylor say their private pensions no longer stretch to cover the everyday cost of living. (Credit: Sharon Taylor / SWNS)

A Sheffield couple who spent decades saving £350,000 (around $469,000) for retirement say their pension income does not cover their monthly bills, leaving them to draw on their savings sooner than they had planned.

Sharon and Sean Taylor take home a combined £1,400 (about $1,880) a month from their private pensions, plus £350 (about $470) from renting a property to a relative. That barely covers £1,700 (about $2,280) in utilities and car finance, leaving almost nothing for food and everyday costs.

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