Adrian Boulding: Go against the pack and consider an annuity
Only one in ten opt for an annuity
The much-maligned annuity is still a worthy contender in the retirement income space, writes Spire Platform Solutions' Adrian Boulding. Here he outlines why advisers shouldn't discount them entirely
If you recommend income drawdown for your client then you will be in good company. The latest data from the FCA for the year to March 2020, shows that annuity sales continue their steady decline, with...
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