Scottish Widows video: Life feels better with a plan

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Retirement Planner editor Helen Morrissey spoke to Scottish Widows' Ronnie Taylor and Richard Jones about retirement planning

As people live longer, the importance of putting robust retirement plans in place becomes ever more important. The continued success of auto-enrolment has been complemented by the increased flexibility in the retirement income market that was announced in the Budget. There are more options than ever before and retirees will need access to good quality advice if they are to make informed decisions about their future. The importance of putting a plan in place is at the centre of Scottish Widows' recent campaign, which saw the return of the Scottish Widow to British TV after a six-year a...

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