The freedom to cash in annuities is a choice too far

The TUC’s Tim Sharp says choice is not always a good thing

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The TUC's Tim Sharp says choice is not always a good thing.

Choice is not always a good thing. Sometimes it is merely difficult – should I stay or should I go? Often it is false: sink or swim? And sometimes it is impossible as anyone stuck between a rock an...

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