Where Game of Thrones meets the world of retirement

Warning: Spoilers ahead

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 6 min read

What do we say to the God of Seriousness? Not today. Sure, few Game of Thrones characters get to retire but, reckons Hannah Godfrey, there are more overlaps than one might think between the hit TV drama and the world of pensions

This Monday (20 May), the last ever episode of Game of Thrones (GOT) will air in the UK. To some, like this rather po-faced commentator in The Guardian, this will come as welcome relief from incessant Game of Thrones chatter, but to others - including the entire PA news desk - it will be a moment of immense sadness. To honour the passing of a classic TV show - the season eight premier was watched by 17.4 million people, according to Business Insider - Professional Adviser has written the article nobody asked for but everybody should want to read - what do Game of Thrones and the world of...

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