The retiree's dilemma when investing becomes a mug's game

The retiree's dilemma when investing becomes a mug's game
Senior citizens face an investment conundrum.
Jenny Ruth
For all the bleeding-heart stuff coming from politicians and commentators about the plight of the would-be first-home buyer, surprisingly little attention has been paid to another section of the population disadvantaged by current monetary policy settings.Retirees and those nearing retirement, those with the highest propensity to want both safe investments and investments that produce income, face a hideous dilemma.Do I put/leave my money in safe bank deposits and receive negative real returns, depleting the nest egg I've spent a lifetime a...

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