Can rules of thumb make members avoid silly decisions?

How the 4% rule can help

Michael Klimes
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General rules can help members but need to be carefully communicated Michael Klimes is told

At a glance Rules of thumb have can help embed ‘common sense’  The pension industry could use them to help savers make sound decisions But rules of thumb must be employed alongside more ta...

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