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Pension Annuity guides

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Guide to buying an annuity

Deciding that an annuity’s the right choice for you is only the beginning. You still need to look around, find the right one and then buy it. We’re going to give you some key pointers to help you do just that.
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Types of annuity

There are several types of annuity including fixed, variable, deferred and immediate. Find out which annuity type might be right for you.
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What is an annuity?

What is an annuity? We explain what annuity means and if an annuity is a good idea for you.
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Annuity vs drawdown – what's the difference?

Many of us have spent the last few decades planning and carefully saving for the things that are important to us, whether that’s life’s luxuries, our mortgages and bills, or our plans for the future. As we get older we might have different priorities, but our financial planning for retirement should be just as important.
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How much does an annuity cost; £100k, £300k and £500k pension pots

What annuity can you buy with a £30k, £100k and £500k pension pot? We look at these examples and more.
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Joint life annuity

How does joint life annuity work and what are the advantages? Find out more with our simple guide to understanding joint annuity pension.
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Wanderlust in retirement

Life’s too short to stay at home forever. And retirement presents is the perfect opportunity to spread our wings and fly. But given our busy lifestyles, how do we fulfil our retirement travel dreams? But where do we actually want to go?
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Happiness in retirement

Our study shows the happiest retirees have a monthly income of £1,700. Learn how a pension annuity can help make a happy retirement.
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What are fixed term annuities?

A fixed term annuity pays a guaranteed retirement income for a specific period of time. We help you understand whether a fixed annuity is right for you.
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What are the latest annuity rates?

Annuity rates in the UK have risen in the last few years. Is now the best time to buy an annuity? We look at what this means for your retirement income.

Want to learn more about annuities?

Watch our Annuities Explained video series and learn more about how annuities work, types of annuity and how to buy an annuity.

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