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Drawdown vs Annuity: Which is Better?
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Drawdown vs Annuity: Which is Better?

When it comes to drawing income from your pension, two core options dominate the landscape: flexi-access drawdown and annuity purchase. Each offers distinct benefits and trade-offs. Increasingly, the best solution lies not in choosing one over the other — but in combining both to create a plan that balances security, flexibility, and control.

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