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Julie Darlington, director of regulation at 2plan Wealth Management, says the key to successful retirement planning is using not one but a combination of the products available

With volatile economic conditions still sending shockwaves throughout the UK, many clients are understandably struggling to come to terms with the realities which the market uncertainty has brought to the fore. Although most people are feeling the effects in some way, particularly challenging times lie ahead for those approaching retirement and seeking an ongoing income stream. With interest, annuity rates and standard investment options all ravaged by the very low base-rate climate, the professional adviser should play a vital role now in helping this client category assess all the optio...

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