The power of cashflow modelling in retirement planning

'Done properly, cashflow modelling is particularly useful for retirement planning'

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Nick Eatock explores cashflow modelling and retirement planning ahead of Pensions Awareness Day on 15 September

Being able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in later life is the very essence of retirement planning, but we all know that pensions are complex. Decisions around how best to deliver an income for life when you no longer have a salary to rely on are difficult, and wanting to leave a legacy for loved ones can complicate things further. The Pension Geek's Pension Awareness campaign does brilliant work raising awareness among consumers of the importance of saving for the future. Ten years on from the launch of Pensions Awareness Day on 15 September 2014, the concept is still going strong,...

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