Research reveals how little time many of us put into choosing an annuity so this week we look at how to get the most from your retirement pot. This is one of the biggest decisions any of us will make. You only get one crack at it, but it’s a decision that can influence the next 20-30 years of your life. So it’s distressing to see some people spend less time than most of us put towards working out our next holiday or what car to buy.

What is an annuity?