Blog: Andy Zanelli says 'get flexible'

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Andy Zanelli, head of retirement planning, AXA Wealth, on the suitability of annuities and a proposed plan to cut the lifetime allowance.

Party political season has kicked off and it has been an interesting first couple of days at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow. Andy Zanelli, head of retirement planning, AXA Wealth, responds to Steve Webb's concerns about the suitability of annuities and a proposed plan to cut the lifetime allowance. The Lib Dem conference has certainly given savers a few things to ponder. Pensions minister Steve Webb's admission in a fringe event that he has concerns about the suitability of annuities for people in retirement has highlighted the need for Government and consumers to explore via...

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