Tag Archives: Pension Pound

A definitive solution to the annuity crisis.

It is time that we started using our existing infrastructure, the PPF, the DWP pension payment system and the ultimate covenant of the UK tax-payer to sort out this mess.

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A massive failure of nerve – the sad state of our DC pensions

Last year 460,000 people bought annuities from their DC pensions, Two thirds of these people did not bother to get the best rate for their accumulated funds and as a result suffered on average a 10% lower pension than those who did. Continue reading

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I like annuities but I’m worried..

Imagine it- the prospect of a 15-20% pay cut for the rest of my life and all because the Government changed the rules. Continue reading

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