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The Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for your finances?Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Labour said this year's Autumn Budget aims to address an economy that's "not working well enough for working people". But will the changes they've announced leave you better off? Before Budget day, analysts were estimating that the government was facing a £30 billion shortfall. The challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves was to fill that hole while balancing economic growth and fairness.
2025-12-0115 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Why do we need a 'Pension Switch Guarantee'?Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For this Pension Awareness Week bonus episode, we're looking at how the pension transfer process works and why it should be improved to give savers more control of their money. We're spotlighting the need for reform in the pensions industry, specifically with a 'Pension Switch Guarantee' to make pension transfers as simple as switching banks. Only the government has the...
2025-09-1706 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Why do we need a 'Pension Switch Guarantee'?Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For this Pension Awareness Week bonus episode, we're looking at how the pension transfer process works and why it should be improved to give savers more control of their money. We're spotlighting the need for reform in the pensions industry, specifically with a 'Pension Switch Guarantee' to make pension transfers as simple as switching banks. Only the government has the...
2025-09-1706 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE41: How can multi-generational living save you money? With Sam Bartley, Molly Broome, and Simmy KaurEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Why are more families choosing to live with two, three, or even four generations under one roof? Rising rent, home prices, and living costs can make sharing a home a smart way to save money. Maybe that's why multi-generational living is the fastest-growing household type in the UK right now. But not all reasons are financial. For some, it's a...
2025-07-2726 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE41: How can multi-generational living save you money? With Sam Bartley, Molly Broome, and Simmy KaurEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Why are more families choosing to live with two, three, or even four generations under one roof? Rising rent, home prices, and living costs can make sharing a home a smart way to save money. Maybe that's why multi-generational living is the fastest-growing household type in the UK right now. But not all reasons are financial. For some, it's a...
2025-07-2726 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE40: The ADHD tax - how much is it costing you? with Dr Tara Quinn, Krystle McGilvery and Emily TribeEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. ADHA can affect how your brain handles things like planning, focus and organisation, which can make it particularly challenging to stay on top of your finances. Things like paying off debt, saving into a pension, paying a bill on time can feel really overwhelming. In this episode we explore exactly why money and ADHD can clash, find out what can help, and...
2025-06-2928 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE40: The ADHD tax - how much is it costing you? with Dr Tara Quinn, Krystle McGilvery and Emily TribeEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. ADHA can affect how your brain handles things like planning, focus and organisation, which can make it particularly challenging to stay on top of your finances. Things like paying off debt, saving into a pension, paying a bill on time can feel really overwhelming. In this episode we explore exactly why money and ADHD can clash, find out what can help, and...
2025-06-2928 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for the self-employedEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're discussing how to manage your pension and your personal finances whether you're self-employed, freelance or running your own business. PensionBee's Invisible Worker research - which surveyed 1,000 British gig workers - found more than half of them can't afford to save into a pension. Nearly 30% of them also said they wouldn't know...
2025-06-1711 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for the self-employedEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're discussing how to manage your pension and your personal finances whether you're self-employed, freelance or running your own business. PensionBee's Invisible Worker research - which surveyed 1,000 British gig workers - found more than half of them can't afford to save into a pension. Nearly 30% of them also said they wouldn't know...
2025-06-1711 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE39: Trump, tariffs and what it all means for your pension with Emma Maslin, Lucy Evans and Clare ReillyEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Global stock markets have been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, thanks to a flurry of announcements from President Trump and his administration around spending cuts and trade tariffs. The uncertainty about what might come next has left investors worldwide feeling uneasy. And when investors get jittery, markets tend to get volatile. So what does stock market volatility actually...
2025-05-2027 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE39: Trump, tariffs and what it all means for your pension with Emma Maslin, Lucy Evans and Clare ReillyEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Global stock markets have been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, thanks to a flurry of announcements from President Trump and his administration around spending cuts and trade tariffs. The uncertainty about what might come next has left investors worldwide feeling uneasy. And when investors get jittery, markets tend to get volatile. So what does stock market volatility actually...
2025-05-2027 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE38: How to shift careers with Hannah Martin, Suzanne Noble, and Anindya BhattacharyyaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, around four million Brits have changed careers. With artificial intelligence (AI) posing potential risks to many jobs, it's estimated that an additional 285,000 people might need to make a career switch by 2030. Changing careers is undoubtedly a significant step, especially if you've dedicated years to one industry. So, where can you find the tools to...
2025-04-2729 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE38: How to shift careers with Hannah Martin, Suzanne Noble, and Anindya BhattacharyyaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, around four million Brits have changed careers. With artificial intelligence (AI) posing potential risks to many jobs, it's estimated that an additional 285,000 people might need to make a career switch by 2030. Changing careers is undoubtedly a significant step, especially if you've dedicated years to one industry. So, where can you find the tools to...
2025-04-2729 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE37: The easiest way to retire with more money with Neil Bage, Bola Sol, and Laura Dunn-SimsEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Recent research from PensionBee reveals that financial disengagement might cost savers up to £500,000 over their lifetime - that's a substantial amount! When was the last time you reviewed your savings? Are you aware of how much you've saved for retirement? Making small, informed decisions today can greatly impact your financial future. The great news is that staying engaged with your finances isn't d...
2025-03-3028 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE37: The easiest way to retire with more money with Neil Bage, Bola Sol, and Laura Dunn-SimsEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Recent research from PensionBee reveals that financial disengagement might cost savers up to £500,000 over their lifetime - that's a substantial amount! When was the last time you reviewed your savings? Are you aware of how much you've saved for retirement? Making small, informed decisions today can greatly impact your financial future. The great news is that staying engaged with your finances isn't d...
2025-03-3028 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE36: Is my pension funding climate change? With Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Jesse Griffiths and Giorgia AntonacciEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Have you ever wondered if your pension is funding climate change? We all know about the damage greenhouse gases do to the world. According to Make My Money Matter, by greening our pensions, we could cut our carbon footprint 21 times more than by going veggie, or giving up flying or switching energy providers. However, sustainable investing has been met with some scepticism over the...
2025-02-2530 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE36: Is my pension funding climate change? With Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Jesse Griffiths and Giorgia AntonacciEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Have you ever wondered if your pension is funding climate change? We all know about the damage greenhouse gases do to the world. According to Make My Money Matter, by greening our pensions, we could cut our carbon footprint 21 times more than by going veggie, or giving up flying or switching energy providers. However, sustainable investing has been met with some scepticism over the...
2025-02-2530 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE35: The cost of divorce with Lynn Beattie, Harry Gates and Lydia HuntEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Every January, lawyers see a spike in inquiries about divorce. It's such a big spike the first Monday of January is known in the profession as Divorce Day. If you've been through it, you'll know that one of the hardest parts of divorce is having to take lots of financial decisions at what can be a really overwhelming time. But understanding all...
2025-01-2631 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE35: The cost of divorce with Lynn Beattie, Harry Gates and Lydia HuntEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Every January, lawyers see a spike in inquiries about divorce. It's such a big spike the first Monday of January is known in the profession as Divorce Day. If you've been through it, you'll know that one of the hardest parts of divorce is having to take lots of financial decisions at what can be a really overwhelming time. But understanding all...
2025-01-2631 minThe Pension Confident PodcastS4 TRAILER: The Pension Confident PodcastEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Happy New Year from all of us at The Pension Confident Podcast. We're back with a great lineup of topics and expert guest plans for our fourth series. Our mission is simple: to build up your pension and personal finance confidence. How do we do that? Simple. By asking and answering the questions that matter to you. Maybe you want to...
2025-01-0501 minThe Pension Confident PodcastS4 TRAILER: The Pension Confident PodcastEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Happy New Year from all of us at The Pension Confident Podcast. We're back with a great lineup of topics and expert guest plans for our fourth series. Our mission is simple: to build up your pension and personal finance confidence. How do we do that? Simple. By asking and answering the questions that matter to you. Maybe you want to...
2025-01-0501 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE34: Unpacking 10 years of the pension changes with Damien Fahy, Sam Brodbeck, and Romi SavovaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Over the past decade, British pensions have undergone significant transformations. With the introduction of Auto-Enrolment, advances in technology, and more flexible regulations, it's become easier for individuals to plan and manage their retirement savings. As the new government took office, the Chancellor introduced yet more changes to pensions in the Autumn Budget. So, what can we expect moving...
2024-12-1526 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE34: Unpacking 10 years of the pension changes with Damien Fahy, Sam Brodbeck, and Romi SavovaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Over the past decade, British pensions have undergone significant transformations. With the introduction of Auto-Enrolment, advances in technology, and more flexible regulations, it's become easier for individuals to plan and manage their retirement savings. As the new government took office, the Chancellor introduced yet more changes to pensions in the Autumn Budget. So, what can we expect moving...
2024-12-1526 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Financial mistakes part oneEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we bring you part one of our myth-busting series on common financial mistakes and how to avoid them! Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes 19, 23, 27, 29 and 31. Our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert guests cover everything from why people become reliant on credit cards to how credit scores actually work. We...
2024-12-0411 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Financial mistakes part oneEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we bring you part one of our myth-busting series on common financial mistakes and how to avoid them! Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes 19, 23, 27, 29 and 31. Our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert guests cover everything from why people become reliant on credit cards to how credit scores actually work. We...
2024-12-0411 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE33: How to spot the signs of financial abuse with Danny Tatlow and Jaypee SouleEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're shining a light on an important topic - financial abuse. It's a part of economic abuse, a legally recognised form of domestic abuse and it can happen to anyone. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss what to do if you or someone you know is being financially abused...
2024-11-2429 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE33: How to spot the signs of financial abuse with Danny Tatlow and Jaypee SouleEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're shining a light on an important topic - financial abuse. It's a part of economic abuse, a legally recognised form of domestic abuse and it can happen to anyone. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss what to do if you or someone you know is being financially abused...
2024-11-2429 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for your pension?Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we cover some of the key announcements in the government's Autumn Budget and what they could mean for you and your finances. Tune in as our host, Philippa Lamb and PensionBee's Spokesperson, Annabelle Williams, cover the changes made to: employer National Insurance contributions; Inheritance Tax; capital gains tax; and Stamp Duty.
2024-11-0615 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for your pension?Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we cover some of the key announcements in the government's Autumn Budget and what they could mean for you and your finances. Tune in as our host, Philippa Lamb and PensionBee's Spokesperson, Annabelle Williams, cover the changes made to: employer National Insurance contributions; Inheritance Tax; capital gains tax; and Stamp Duty.
2024-11-0615 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE32: How to understand your pension balance with Tim Hogg, Faith Archer and Alex LangleyEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. With our busy lives, it's easy to overlook those annual statements from your pension provider. But knowing how much you have saved is essential for planning a comfortable retirement. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about how to understand your pension balance. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they break down...
2024-10-2729 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE32: How to understand your pension balance with Tim Hogg, Faith Archer and Alex LangleyEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. With our busy lives, it's easy to overlook those annual statements from your pension provider. But knowing how much you have saved is essential for planning a comfortable retirement. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about how to understand your pension balance. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they break down...
2024-10-2729 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to avoid financial scamsEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting an important topic - financial scams. According to research by UK Finance, £1.17 billion was stolen through fraud in 2023. So what are the red flags we all need to watch for when it comes to our finances? Tune in to hear the best bits from episode seven, as our host, Philippa Lamb a...
2024-10-2315 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to avoid financial scamsEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting an important topic - financial scams. According to research by UK Finance, £1.17 billion was stolen through fraud in 2023. So what are the red flags we all need to watch for when it comes to our finances? Tune in to hear the best bits from episode seven, as our host, Philippa Lamb a...
2024-10-2315 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE31: How can I improve my credit score? With John Webb, Clare Seal and Luis MejiaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Most people have heard of the term 'credit score' but often that's as far as it goes. What is your credit score, how is it calculated and why does it even matter? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about the dark-art of how to improve your credit score. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our...
2024-09-2930 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE31: How can I improve my credit score? With John Webb, Clare Seal and Luis MejiaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Most people have heard of the term 'credit score' but often that's as far as it goes. What is your credit score, how is it calculated and why does it even matter? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about the dark-art of how to improve your credit score. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our...
2024-09-2930 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to prepare for a happy retirement - PensionBee Roadshow ManchesterEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're sharing the best bits from one of our live events - the PensionBee Roadshow. In our Manchester edition, our expert guests shared tips for how you can start preparing for a happy retirement. Tune in to hear from: Financial Journalist and Founder of Much More With Less, Faith Archer; Financial Expert, Author and...
2024-08-2510 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to prepare for a happy retirement - PensionBee Roadshow ManchesterEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're sharing the best bits from one of our live events - the PensionBee Roadshow. In our Manchester edition, our expert guests shared tips for how you can start preparing for a happy retirement. Tune in to hear from: Financial Journalist and Founder of Much More With Less, Faith Archer; Financial Expert, Author and...
2024-08-2510 minThe Pension Confident PodcastTRAILER: What's coming up on The Pension Confident PodcastEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. The Pension Confident Podcast is taking a short summer holiday this August, but don't worry - we've got some bonus content coming while you wait for the rest of Series Three! The next bonus episode will be a fantastic conversation from the PensionBee Roadshow last year, all about how you can save for a happier retirement. Plus, look out for part two of our personal...
2024-08-0700 minThe Pension Confident PodcastTRAILER: What's coming up on The Pension Confident PodcastEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. The Pension Confident Podcast is taking a short summer holiday this August, but don't worry - we've got some bonus content coming while you wait for the rest of Series Three! The next bonus episode will be a fantastic conversation from the PensionBee Roadshow last year, all about how you can save for a happier retirement. Plus, look out for part two of our personal...
2024-08-0700 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE30: Can money buy happiness? With Ken Okoroafor, Kim Stephenson and Emily TribeEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For many people diligently building their nest egg, the question of money's link to happiness is a natural one. After all, financial security can reduce a significant source of stress. But can simply having more money guarantee a life filled with joy? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about the age-old question: can money buy...
2024-07-2829 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE30: Can money buy happiness? With Ken Okoroafor, Kim Stephenson and Emily TribeEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For many people diligently building their nest egg, the question of money's link to happiness is a natural one. After all, financial security can reduce a significant source of stress. But can simply having more money guarantee a life filled with joy? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're talking about the age-old question: can money buy...
2024-07-2829 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for parents part oneEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we have tips for new parents: from the benefits you could be eligible for, to the impact parenthood could have on your pension. Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes three and 19, as our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert panels discuss nesting, building emergency funds as a new parent and...
2024-07-1711 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for parents part oneEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we have tips for new parents: from the benefits you could be eligible for, to the impact parenthood could have on your pension. Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes three and 19, as our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert panels discuss nesting, building emergency funds as a new parent and...
2024-07-1711 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE29: Pensions vs. cash - which is best? With Holly Mackay and Martin ParzonkaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Since the start of 2022, the Bank of England has raised the base interest rate 13 times. So it's no surprise that savers are reconsidering where to put their money. Cash savings are easily accessible but may lose value due to inflation. Meanwhile, pensions offer potential long-term growth but lock away funds until retirement. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're...
2024-06-3030 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE29: Pensions vs. cash - which is best? With Holly Mackay and Martin ParzonkaEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Since the start of 2022, the Bank of England has raised the base interest rate 13 times. So it's no surprise that savers are reconsidering where to put their money. Cash savings are easily accessible but may lose value due to inflation. Meanwhile, pensions offer potential long-term growth but lock away funds until retirement. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're...
2024-06-3030 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part fourEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Listen to part four of our personal finance tips and hear from our expert guests as they discuss switching current accounts, sharing parental leave and why you should be talking about money with your loved ones. Listen to parts one, two and three. In this bonus episode, you'll hear helpful tips from: PensionBee's CMO; Jasper Martens; Founder of f...
2024-06-1910 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part fourEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Listen to part four of our personal finance tips and hear from our expert guests as they discuss switching current accounts, sharing parental leave and why you should be talking about money with your loved ones. Listen to parts one, two and three. In this bonus episode, you'll hear helpful tips from: PensionBee's CMO; Jasper Martens; Founder of f...
2024-06-1910 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE28: The Bank of Mum and Dad - what's the impact on your pension? With Mark Bogard, Timi Merriman-Johnson and Becky O'ConnorEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For many young people, the only way to afford university or to get a foot on the property ladder is with financial support from family members. According to a report by The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), almost a third of young people receive at least one transfer during their 20s and early 30s - most commonly from a parent.
2024-05-3129 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE28: The Bank of Mum and Dad - what's the impact on your pension? With Mark Bogard, Timi Merriman-Johnson and Becky O'ConnorEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. For many young people, the only way to afford university or to get a foot on the property ladder is with financial support from family members. According to a report by The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), almost a third of young people receive at least one transfer during their 20s and early 30s - most commonly from a parent.
2024-05-3129 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to manage your money and mental healthEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. It's Mental Health Awareness Week so in this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting a really important topic - how to manage your money and your mental health. Tune in to hear the best bits from episode nine and hear from Philippa Lamb and our expert panel as they discuss how to talk about money, mental health...
2024-05-1515 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: How to manage your money and mental healthEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. It's Mental Health Awareness Week so in this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting a really important topic - how to manage your money and your mental health. Tune in to hear the best bits from episode nine and hear from Philippa Lamb and our expert panel as they discuss how to talk about money, mental health...
2024-05-1515 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke DayEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. We all know friendship is priceless, but navigating social circles where some people are a lot better off than others may be a minefield. According to Intuit, Gen Z would rather discuss sex, politics and infertility struggles than their salaries, debt, and bad investments. So how can you maintain strong friendships while navigating different bank balances and spending habits? This...
2024-04-2830 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke DayEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. We all know friendship is priceless, but navigating social circles where some people are a lot better off than others may be a minefield. According to Intuit, Gen Z would rather discuss sex, politics and infertility struggles than their salaries, debt, and bad investments. So how can you maintain strong friendships while navigating different bank balances and spending habits? This...
2024-04-2830 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part threeEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Part three of our personal finance tips is here! In this bonus episode,our expert guests discuss budgeting, what to know before you get started with investing, plus they share a property mistake you may have made too. Get started on your financial spring cleaning and hear helpful tips from: Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny; Lyn...
2024-04-1005 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part threeEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Part three of our personal finance tips is here! In this bonus episode,our expert guests discuss budgeting, what to know before you get started with investing, plus they share a property mistake you may have made too. Get started on your financial spring cleaning and hear helpful tips from: Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny; Lyn...
2024-04-1005 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE26: Are you ready for your 100-year life? With Andrew J. Scott, Jennifer Howze and Becky O'ConnorEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. You might be surprised to learn that living to 100 years of age is no longer a rare feat. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that almost one-in-seven boys and one-in-five girls born today are expected to reach this milestone in the UK. The trend is clear: with advancements in technology and healthcare, a centenarian life is becoming the norm. But what does this...
2024-03-2931 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE26: Are you ready for your 100-year life? With Andrew J. Scott, Jennifer Howze and Becky O'ConnorEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. You might be surprised to learn that living to 100 years of age is no longer a rare feat. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that almost one-in-seven boys and one-in-five girls born today are expected to reach this milestone in the UK. The trend is clear: with advancements in technology and healthcare, a centenarian life is becoming the norm. But what does this...
2024-03-2931 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: What is socially responsible investing?Updated December 2024: PensionBee no longer offers the Impact Plan. To find out about our sustainable pension plans such as our Climate Plan and Shariah Plan, visit pensionbee.com/uk/plans. Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we dive into the world of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). We explore how your retirement savings can be a powerful tool fo...
2024-03-1314 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: What is socially responsible investing?Updated December 2024: PensionBee no longer offers the Impact Plan. To find out about our sustainable pension plans such as our Climate Plan and Shariah Plan, visit pensionbee.com/uk/plans. Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we dive into the world of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). We explore how your retirement savings can be a powerful tool fo...
2024-03-1314 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE25: How to earn more money with Natalie Campbell MBE, Lynn Anderson Clark and Priyal KanabarEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. While many organisations may talk about equality, research tells us that women are far less likely to secure a pay rise than men - even when they ask for one! Nearly one in every three men who ask for more pay get it, but only one in every five women are successful. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast, inspired...
2024-02-2531 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE25: How to earn more money with Natalie Campbell MBE, Lynn Anderson Clark and Priyal KanabarEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. While many organisations may talk about equality, research tells us that women are far less likely to secure a pay rise than men - even when they ask for one! Nearly one in every three men who ask for more pay get it, but only one in every five women are successful. This month on The Pension Confident Podcast, inspired...
2024-02-2531 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Relationships and moneyEnjoying our award-winning podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we look at different relationships and the impact they can have on your finances. Whether you live with a friend, are married or going through a separation, these tips are for you. From property and prenups to credit scores, find out what they all mean for your current relationship status. In this episode, we he...
2024-02-1410 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Relationships and moneyEnjoying our award-winning podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we look at different relationships and the impact they can have on your finances. Whether you live with a friend, are married or going through a separation, these tips are for you. From property and prenups to credit scores, find out what they all mean for your current relationship status. In this episode, we he...
2024-02-1410 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE24: How to start a business with Emilie Bellet, Jinesh Vohra and Lisa PicardoEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. January is a time when many of us will naturally be thinking about various hopes and intentions for the year ahead. But what if your ambition is to launch your own business? Starting a side hustle during a cost-of-living crisis isn't for the faint of heart. After all, in the UK one in five new businesses fold in their first year, and...
2024-01-2828 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE24: How to start a business with Emilie Bellet, Jinesh Vohra and Lisa PicardoEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. January is a time when many of us will naturally be thinking about various hopes and intentions for the year ahead. But what if your ambition is to launch your own business? Starting a side hustle during a cost-of-living crisis isn't for the faint of heart. After all, in the UK one in five new businesses fold in their first year, and...
2024-01-2828 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE23: Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them with Lynn Beattie, Ola Majekodunmi and Jasper MartensWe're thrilled to announce that the series has won two Lovie Awards! We were recognised in both the 'Best Series' and 'Best Branded Podcast or Segment' categories. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us! If you didn't get the chance to vote, why not tell us what you think by giving us a review and a rating? As always, you can send your suggestions and feedback to: podcast@pensionbee.com. With Christmas around the corner it can be easy to go overboard. Before you know it, you may...
2023-12-1329 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE23: Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them with Lynn Beattie, Ola Majekodunmi and Jasper MartensWe're thrilled to announce that the series has won two Lovie Awards! We were recognised in both the 'Best Series' and 'Best Branded Podcast or Segment' categories. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us! If you didn't get the chance to vote, why not tell us what you think by giving us a review and a rating? As always, you can send your suggestions and feedback to: podcast@pensionbee.com. With Christmas around the corner it can be easy to go overboard. Before you know it, you may...
2023-12-1329 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Pension tips from the expertsWe're thrilled to announce that the series has won two Lovie Awards! We were recognised in both the 'Best Series' and 'Best Branded Podcast or Segment' categories. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us! If you didn't get the chance to vote, why not tell us what you think by giving us a review and a rating? As always, you can send your suggestions and feedback to: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we've rounded up some of the best pension tip...
2023-12-0307 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Pension tips from the expertsWe're thrilled to announce that the series has won two Lovie Awards! We were recognised in both the 'Best Series' and 'Best Branded Podcast or Segment' categories. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us! If you didn't get the chance to vote, why not tell us what you think by giving us a review and a rating? As always, you can send your suggestions and feedback to: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we've rounded up some of the best pension tip...
2023-12-0307 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Mortgages vs. pensions updateEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting the popular debate: should you pay more into your mortgage or your pension? Hear from our former Host Peter Komolafe, CEO and Founder of The Humble Penny; Ken Okoroafor, former CMO at HABITO; Abba Newbery and VP Brand and Communications at PensionBee; Rachael Oku as they discuss the pros an...
2023-11-1211 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Mortgages vs. pensions updateEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're revisiting the popular debate: should you pay more into your mortgage or your pension? Hear from our former Host Peter Komolafe, CEO and Founder of The Humble Penny; Ken Okoroafor, former CMO at HABITO; Abba Newbery and VP Brand and Communications at PensionBee; Rachael Oku as they discuss the pros an...
2023-11-1211 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE21: Why don't women invest? With Ayesha Ofori, Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen and Lara Oyesanya FRSAEnjoying the podcast?! Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Did you know that as well as a gender pay gap and a gender pension gap, there's also a gender investment gap? According to investment website; Boring Money, in the UK there's nearly £600 billion more in men's investment accounts than women's! Only a third of UK women say they feel confident dealing with their finances. But, is a l...
2023-10-2931 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE21: Why don't women invest? With Ayesha Ofori, Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen and Lara Oyesanya FRSAEnjoying the podcast?! Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Did you know that as well as a gender pay gap and a gender pension gap, there's also a gender investment gap? According to investment website; Boring Money, in the UK there's nearly £600 billion more in men's investment accounts than women's! Only a third of UK women say they feel confident dealing with their finances. But, is a l...
2023-10-2931 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part twoEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Sit back and enjoy part two of our roundup featuring some of the best personal finance tips from expert guests of The Pension Confident Podcast. Whether you're saving to raise a family, or looking to buy a house, have a listen to hear helpful ideas from the likes of: Founder of Vestpod; Emilie Bellet, Host of The Conversation of...
2023-10-1706 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part twoEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Sit back and enjoy part two of our roundup featuring some of the best personal finance tips from expert guests of The Pension Confident Podcast. Whether you're saving to raise a family, or looking to buy a house, have a listen to hear helpful ideas from the likes of: Founder of Vestpod; Emilie Bellet, Host of The Conversation of...
2023-10-1706 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE20: What to do when someone dies with Simon Levy, Justin Harper and Jaypee SouleEnjoying the podcast? Don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com As we all know, there are only two certainties in life - death and taxes - and going through the admin when someone dies can be a slow and expensive process. That's why it's a good idea to think about where you'd like your own money and personal belongings to go in advance to avoid making it complicated for those you leave...
2023-09-2732 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE20: What to do when someone dies with Simon Levy, Justin Harper and Jaypee SouleEnjoying the podcast? Don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com As we all know, there are only two certainties in life - death and taxes - and going through the admin when someone dies can be a slow and expensive process. That's why it's a good idea to think about where you'd like your own money and personal belongings to go in advance to avoid making it complicated for those you leave...
2023-09-2732 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The best from our guests with Philippa Lamb and Lucy GreenwellEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're turning the mic around on our Host; Philippa Lamb, to hear her favourite moments from the podcast so far. We've had some brilliant guests - from CEOs to campaigners, barristers to financial influencers, along with some of our favourite in-house PensionBee experts. On this episode we'll hear a ra...
2023-08-2019 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The best from our guests with Philippa Lamb and Lucy GreenwellEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com On this special bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we're turning the mic around on our Host; Philippa Lamb, to hear her favourite moments from the podcast so far. We've had some brilliant guests - from CEOs to campaigners, barristers to financial influencers, along with some of our favourite in-house PensionBee experts. On this episode we'll hear a ra...
2023-08-2019 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE19: Can you afford to have kids? With Justine Roberts CBE, Kalpana Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Lister ParsonsEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Having children can be one of the most wonderful and rewarding things you'll ever do, and it's impossible to put a price on all the joy that kids can bring you. However, there's no denying the impact that bringing up a family can have on your finances. Having a child can be a huge financial commitment. According to The...
2023-07-3029 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE19: Can you afford to have kids? With Justine Roberts CBE, Kalpana Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Lister ParsonsEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Having children can be one of the most wonderful and rewarding things you'll ever do, and it's impossible to put a price on all the joy that kids can bring you. However, there's no denying the impact that bringing up a family can have on your finances. Having a child can be a huge financial commitment. According to The...
2023-07-3029 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE18: How to not run out of money in retirement with Mark Jones, Faith Archer and Martin Parzonka Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com We've spoken in much depth about preparing for retirement on The Pension Confident Podcast, but we'll all eventually get to a stage where we find it's time to start taking that money out of our pension pots, rather than putting in. After decades of working and saving into your pension, you'll be looking forward to the day...
2023-06-2527 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE18: How to not run out of money in retirement with Mark Jones, Faith Archer and Martin Parzonka Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com We've spoken in much depth about preparing for retirement on The Pension Confident Podcast, but we'll all eventually get to a stage where we find it's time to start taking that money out of our pension pots, rather than putting in. After decades of working and saving into your pension, you'll be looking forward to the day...
2023-06-2527 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE17: Should you save into a pension or an ISA? With Claer Barrett, Damien Fahy, Peter Komolafe and Becky O'ConnorEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com On this very special edition of The Pension Confident Podcast, we come to you from White City in London with our first recording in front of a live audience! And this time it's all about the battle of the financial titans; pensions vs. ISAs. With the help of polling data from our listeners, we take a look at how...
2023-05-2837 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE16: What's impact investing and how can it be used as a force for good? With David Hayman, Anneka Deva and Clare ReillyUpdated December 2024: PensionBee no longer offers the Impact Plan. To find out about our sustainable pension plans such as our Climate Plan and Shariah Plan, visit pensionbee.com/uk/plans. Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Welcome to the latest edition of The Pension Confident Podcast, we hope that listening's one of the many good things that happen to you today! This time...
2023-04-2328 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE16: What's impact investing and how can it be used as a force for good? With David Hayman, Anneka Deva and Clare ReillyUpdated December 2024: PensionBee no longer offers the Impact Plan. To find out about our sustainable pension plans such as our Climate Plan and Shariah Plan, visit pensionbee.com/uk/plans. Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Welcome to the latest edition of The Pension Confident Podcast, we hope that listening's one of the many good things that happen to you today! This time...
2023-04-2328 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE15: How can we achieve financial inclusion? With Nina Mohanty, Emma Barrow and Matt LoftEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com A fond welcome to the 15th episode of The Pension Confident Podcast. This time, we're discussing how financial institutions can be more inclusive of those who might be more vulnerable when it comes to their finances. 'Levelling up' seems to be the buzz phrase of the moment. But what does that actually mean in practice? You may have fallen...
2023-03-2629 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE15: How can we achieve financial inclusion? With Nina Mohanty, Emma Barrow and Matt LoftEnjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com A fond welcome to the 15th episode of The Pension Confident Podcast. This time, we're discussing how financial institutions can be more inclusive of those who might be more vulnerable when it comes to their finances. 'Levelling up' seems to be the buzz phrase of the moment. But what does that actually mean in practice? You may have fallen...
2023-03-2629 minThe Pension Confident PodcastCome and see The Pension Confident Podcast LIVE!Come and watch us record a special episode of The Pension Confident Podcast in front of a live studio audience for the very first time! Date: Thursday 4 May Venue: The Studio in White City Place Time: From 6:30pm Nearest tube: White City (Central line). Get your free ticket here Philippa, along with special guests from the world of personal finance will be discussing whether your money's better off in a pension or in an ISA. Our expert panel will include: Found...
2023-03-1400 minThe Pension Confident PodcastCome and see The Pension Confident Podcast LIVE!Come and watch us record a special episode of The Pension Confident Podcast in front of a live studio audience for the very first time! Date: Thursday 4 May Venue: The Studio in White City Place Time: From 6:30pm Nearest tube: White City (Central line). Get your free ticket here Philippa, along with special guests from the world of personal finance will be discussing whether your money's better off in a pension or in an ISA. Our expert panel will include: Found...
2023-03-1400 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE14: What's the impact of your relationship status on your finances? With Ellie Austin-Williams, Paul Infield and Becky O'Connor.Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com It's time to sit back, listen and enjoy another episode of The Pension Confident Podcast. Whether you prefer to do that by yourself, with a partner or maybe even your children is up to you, because this month we talk all about how those relationships can affect your finances. No matter what your relationship status is, each one brings its own...
2023-02-2229 minThe Pension Confident PodcastS2 TRAILER: The Pension Confident PodcastThe Pension Confident Podcast's been tackling the key questions surrounding pensions and the wider finance industry for over a year now, and we're excited to announce that we'll be back in 2023 with a brand new series to help you make the most of your finances. We'll be discussing a whole new batch of personal finance topics such as: How your financial personality plays into helping you achieve your money goals and what impact your relationship status can have on your finances. Join Philippa Lamb each month where she'll be joined by the best brains from...
2022-12-1900 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE10: What are the effects of debt and what can you do if you find yourself in it? With Chris Lees, Lynn Beattie and Tess NicholsonIn 2022, we saw four different Chancellors, a 'Mini-Budget' and a major U-turn on some of those measures. All the while, cost of living increases from food shops to forecourts are still impacting us all. On top of this, everyday life events can impact our finances. So, what effect does this have on us, and what can we do if we find ourselves in debt? On this month's episode, we hear listeners' stories about their own debt struggles and discussion from: Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute; Chris Lees Personal Finance Expert, Founder...
2022-10-2630 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE7: How to stay safe from fraud and financial scams with Michelle Cracknell CBE, Lisa Markey and Jonathan Lister ParsonsAccording to the Office for National Statistics; in the year to March 2021, there were more than four million offences recorded for fraud alone! Action Fraud says that criminals walked off with more than £2.3 billion. Now you might think you're too savvy to be caught out. But are you confident you know how to spot a scam? Giving their tips on the signs to look out for and how you can stop yourself from getting scammed are: Former Chief Executive of The Pensions Advisory Service, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at PensionBee; Michelle Cracknell CBE Head of S...
2022-06-2025 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE6: What are Shariah investments? With Ibrahim Khan and Martin ParzonkaRecent data from Reuters estimates the global market for Shariah funds has grown by more than 300% in the last decade. So, there's increasing demand for Islamic investments but how are they different from other investments? Joining us to discuss what the details of Shariah investments and whether even non-Muslims might benefit from halal pensions are: Former lawyer and Co-Founder of Islamic Finance Guru (IFG); Ibrahim Khan PensionBee's Head of Product; Martin Parzonka Further reading: Read more about Shariah investing on the PensionBee website: 3 key principles behind Shariah pensions What does i...
2022-05-2425 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE5: The cost of living crisis with Lynn Beattie, Scott Mowbray and Clare ReillyThe Office for National Statistics reported that the price of consumer goods are increasing at the highest rate in almost 30 years. With people having to choose between heating their homes and buying their groceries, what can we do to cope with the current cost living crisis? What are the causes, when will it all be over and how does your pension fit into all of this? Our guests this month are: Personal Finance Expert, Managing Director of Mrs Mummypenny and PensionBee Customer; Lynn Beattie Co-Founder and CCO of Snoop; Scott Mowbray PensionBee's Chief Engagement Officer; Clare...
2022-04-2625 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE3: How do we tackle the gender pension gap? With Sam Brodbeck, Emilie Bellet and Romi Savova PensionBee research tells us that women face real obstacles when it comes to creating a comfortable retirement. In fact, the average disparity between men and women's pensions is 38% and has grown to almost 60% in some parts of the UK. So, how did we get here? What's standing in the way of women saving enough for their retirement? And what can we do about this problem? Joining us to answer these questions are: Personal Finance Editor at The Telegraph; Sam Brodbeck Founder of Vestpod; Emilie Bellet PensionBee's CEO; Romi Savova Further reading: ...
2022-02-2426 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE1: How to make a positive impact with your pension with Damien Fahy and Clare ReillyIn the first episode of The Pension Confident Podcast we ask the question: can you really help tackle climate change with your pension's investment choices? We also discuss how you may be able to get the equivalent of a £30,000 annual pension income by investing as little as £80 a month. Joining us in the studio are: Founder of Money to the Masses; Damien Fahy PensionBee's Chief Engagement Officer; Clare Reilly Catch up on the latest news, read our episode transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follo...
2021-11-2934 minThe Pension Confident PodcastIntroducing The Pension Confident PodcastWe get it, pensions can be complicated. That's why PensionBee's on a mission to make them simple. Every month Philippa Lamb is joined by experts from the PensionBee team and some of the best brains in personal finance to discuss the biggest topics impacting your pension. Would you like to know the ins and outs of investing in your mortgage versus saving towards a pension? Or perhaps you want to know the best way to prepare yourself for a happy retirement? Subscribe today to keep up-to-date with all you need to know about the world of pensions and personal...
2021-11-1200 minThe Pension Confident PodcastIntroducing The Pension Confident PodcastWe get it, pensions can be complicated. That's why PensionBee's on a mission to make them simple. Every month Philippa Lamb is joined by experts from the PensionBee team and some of the best brains in personal finance to discuss the biggest topics impacting your pension. Would you like to know the ins and outs of investing in your mortgage versus saving towards a pension? Or perhaps you want to know the best way to prepare yourself for a happy retirement? Subscribe today to keep up-to-date with all you need to know about the world of pensions and personal...
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