Retirees lose out on £13,000 by not shopping around for best annuity deal

Pensioners are potentially missing out on thousands of pounds worth of income in retirement by failing to shop around. We explain how to get the best annuity deal

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Retirees are missing out on more than £13,000 by failing to shop around for the best annuity deal. 

According to research by retirement specialist Just Group, the difference between the best and worst annuity rate is £666 a year, based on a 65-year-old with a £100,000 pension pot.

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Ruth Emery
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Ruth is an award-winning financial journalist with more than 15 years' experience of working on national newspapers, websites and specialist magazines.

She is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times. 

A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service. 

Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, while also serving as a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.