Have your say: Should AE savers default to drawdown at 55, and annuities at 80?

Michael Klimes
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This week we want to know if Michael Johnson's idea for auto-drawdown at age 55 and auto-annuitisation at age 80 could reduce financial risk to savers.

Also, do you agree with John Cridland's proposals on the state pension age, and do trustees have the skills to hold their investment consultants to account? Do you think the Pensions and Lifetim...

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