A new kind of retirement

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With thousands of retirees, rising state pension age and increased longevity, the at-retirement market is changing. As today's retirees are living longer, their money has to stretch further and they need more ways to pay for their retirement.

With retirement planning now an on-going concern for clients and advisers alike there are an increasing number of opportunities out there. More people than ever before will reach 65 this year, there are more solutions available plus the possibility of repeat business with your clients. Talk retirement Aviva's latest Real Retirement report found retirees regret not saving more for retirement, many because they didn't really understand it. So, explaining at-retirement solutions to a client simply can build a relationship that works for both of you for many years to come. Rising to t...

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