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Interest Rates vs Pension Withdrawals: The BoE Twist

Interest Rates vs Pension Withdrawals: The BoE Twist A rise in the Bank of England’s policy rate typically reduces the real growth of fixed-rate pensions and forces retirees to adjust their withdrawal schedules. The effect is subtle but can erode discretionary income and shorten the lifespan of a retirement