P204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 15 Oct 12:28/01 1/3 ANN ITZ UPDATE W One gf t e problems fac n buying annuities is the threat of inflation. Although it appears that inflatton is d c nt l r n h lat t figures show an increase in the inflation rate p This i worr9ing news to those relying on fixed income. Annuiti s that incuea j in line wi h i n c as the safest type of annuity. New arrivbls 205 Unit trusts 207 Artivbls SPocks Uo Panel AnjyfileP204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 15 Oct 12:28/06 F RaNNUITZ UPD—TE OIOO his is beca s incom will 2n its real purchasing power no matter what the rate o inflation. 2 2 It is interesting to note that index lhnnkh rates move less f j05jntl tha othj nnuity rates. 2 p 2 At present UPI a2nuitieu are offirjng good vblue compbred with a fixed rate of escalation. Man; people think h l t sdnr will change and a new govjrnmjnt might embark on public spjndi g spree car n l p on i . b p New arrivals 205 Unit trusts 207 Arri6als Stocks UT Panel MgnjyfhldP204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 15 Oct 12:27/04 3/3 ANNUITY UPDA E £££££££££££££ ££££ ££££ £££ In that case, an index linked annuity might bj a good way to safeguard against rising prices. A th mom t Nor ic Uni d Sun Life are offering gomd ann5ity rate2, as well as Standbrd Life. hj rate of inflation is due to drop considerably in the Spring wh n customers of the eli trichty com a ie receive a rebat on th ir bills. a b p New arriv ls 205 Unit trusts 207 l Ann ti