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... I would be a complete idiot if I recommended that same strategy to someone a couple of years from retirement who was looking to preserve their existing pension pot as best they could.
Yes, indeed.
I think one problem was that the client had conflicting objectives. He wanted in on the bull market in equities and property (didn't everyone?), but also wanted to preserve a defined tax-free cash payout.
I think it is foolish to assume that a one-size solution can fit everyone - whether 100% equities or fixed interest.
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