Pension alternatives: what are the best options for savers?
Property is often seen as the major alternative to a pension. But hedge funds, commodities or even vintage cars can all reap rewards in retirement

With record increases in house prices, it could be tempting to fund your retirement through bricks and mortar, rather than a pension. But with experts predicting a flattening housing market this year, is it time to consider alternatives?
In recent years, surging house prices have cemented the appetite for property investing.