Prudential warns on danger of 'silver inflation'

Jenna Towler
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Inflation would slash pensioners' income by 60% over a 20-year retirement if they took fixed benefits today, Prudential analysis reveals.

The life and pensions firm said the average 2011 retiree can expect an annual income of about £16,600 - but if that remains fixed it would be worth only £6,700 in today's money by 2031. It said ...

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