What are annuities and are they worth it in 2025? With interest rates rising, annuities, which give you a guaranteed retirement income, have been making a comeback. Mark Ormston from Retirement Line, one of the UK’s leading annuity brokers, explains how they work, what returns you can expect and whether they make sense for your pension strategy.

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