Should I opt for an annuity when I retire?
Annuity sales are rocketing. I look at the reasons behind it, and how can you make the most of what annuities offer.
Ruth Jackson-Kirby
I'm a freelance journalist with almost 20 years of experience writing for national newspapers, magazines and websites. I specialise in personal finance covering savings, investments, pensions, property and anything else that could affect your wealth.
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