Only one in five baby boomers rates leaving wealth to their loved ones as one their top five priorities, according to a new survey. Almost as many (18%) cite the importance of helping their children and grandchildren with their finances. Spending more time with family and friends was top retirement objective for the group – people born between 1946 and 1964 – is to spend more time with friends and family. It was named by almost half (46%). Next were travel abroad and the UK (see image, North Wales), cited by 37% and 36% respectively, and pursuing new hobbies and interests (34%) – all well ahead of the 20% for whom bequeathing their estates was a dominant priority.

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