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Retirement savings in the US are low across the board â but they're even lower for single people. And those who do have savings accounts aren't setting aside nearly enough. Among single men with retirement accounts, the accounts hold an average of $34,000. Among single woman, there's an average of $30,000 saved: In general, the EPI notes, people need to set aside more, but women are particularly vulnerable because they live longer and are more likely to outlive their savings.
If you or your partner are 65 or over you may be rewarded for saving for your retirement with Savings Credit. From 6 April 2012 this will be up to Â£18.54 a week if you are single and Â£23.73 if you have a partner. This is a cut from the Â£20.52 and Â£27.09, respectively, in the previous tax year.he minimum will keep rising in line with a universal pension age. For Savings Credit, the qualifying age is 65. To apply for Guarantee Credit, you must be within four months of your qualifying age. It does not matter if your partner is under 61.