Introduction -- Methods -- Physical health limitations and financial hardship -- Financial stress and satisfaction -- Mental health and sense of control -- Local voting -- Civic engagement -- Social capital -- Collective efficacy and perceived crime -- Homeownership: mechanisms and dependencies...

In light of demographic change and the growing problems of traditional old-age security systems, this book discusses two essential instruments in connection with privately providing for old-age security: (1) savings in private pension schemes and (2) building up equity for home-ownership....