• The Pension Confident Podcast

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The Pension Confident Podcast

By: PensionBee
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  • We get it, pensions can be complicated. But PensionBee is on a mission to make them simple. Whether you’re just starting your savings journey, nearing retirement, or somewhere in between, the award-winning Pension Confident Podcast is here to help you get the best out of your pension. Subscribe today to hear from some of the best brains in personal finance every month, and get expert insights from the PensionBee team. Remember, anything discussed on this podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and as always with investments, your capital is at risk. https://www.pensionbee.com/podcast
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  • E27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke Day

    E27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke Day
    Apr 28 2024
    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. 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 month on The Pension Confident Podcast we’re looking at the costs associated with friendship. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss how to talk about money with friends, overcoming envy and more: Psychologist and Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society, Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo;Co-Founder of Millennial Money UK, Niaz Azad; andHead of Brand and Communications at PensionBee, Brooke Day. Episode Breakdown: 01:29 How to discuss money fairly 06:10 Navigating a financial divide 11:20 How friendship expenses can snowball 16:28 Overcoming envy 18:58 As you and your friends get older 22:31 When life throws you curveballs 25:38 Lending money to friends 27:57 Knowing when to let go. Further reading: To learn more about the cost of friendship, check out these articles from PensionBee: Episode 27 transcriptThe cost of friendship Bonus episode: Relationships and money How to talk about money Six ways to manage your money and your mental health Six ways to start talking about moneyWhat is the impact of debt on mental health? Other useful resources: How to keep money from tearing your friendships apart (Vox) Is the wealth gap ruining friendships? (Guardian)The transfer of wealth from boomers to ‘zennials’ will reshape the global economy (Financial Times) A third of people are owed money by friends and family (Starling) Nearly 50% of millennials overspend to keep up with friends (Credit Karma) Why the “f*ck it” mentality is harming friendships (Refinery29)Splitwise Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Millennial Money UK (@MillMoneyUK) on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo (@CirilloDr) on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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    30 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part three

    BONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips from the experts part three
    Apr 10 2024

    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.

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    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, Lynn Beattie;
    • Financial Journalist and Senior Digital Editor at MoneyWeek, Kalpana Fitzpatrick;
    • Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori,
    • Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA;
    • CMO at PensionBee, Jasper Martens; and
    • CMO at LifeSearch; Justin Harper.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:45 Monthly subscriptions

    01:20 Saving little and often

    02:13 Saving for your kids

    02:49 Getting started with investing

    03:50 Investing in property

    04:56 The benefits of life insurance.

    Read the transcript.

    Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube:

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    6 mins
  • E26: Are you ready for your 100-year life? With Andrew J. Scott, Jennifer Howze and Becky O’Connor

    E26: Are you ready for your 100-year life? With Andrew J. Scott, Jennifer Howze and Becky O’Connor
    Mar 29 2024
    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. 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 mean for our everyday lives, especially in terms of work, planning, and even our mindset? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we’re discussing the increasing likelihood of the 100-year life. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss both the emotional and financial realities of longer living: Economist and best-selling Co-Author of ‘The 100-Year Life’, Andrew J. Scott;Editorial Director at Noon, Jennifer Howze; andDirector (VP) Public Affairs at PensionBee, Becky O’Connor. Episode Breakdown: 02:20 Rising life expectancy 04:31 Adapting to a multi-stage life 06:03 The emerging adulthood trend 07:59 Saving for retirement 10:01 Portfolio careers in midlife 13:46 Multi-generational households 15:03 How long will people be working for? 18:05 Budgeting your time and money 19:10 State Pension versus Retirement Living Standards 23:29 Investing in your human capital Further reading: To learn more about the 100-year life, check out these articles from PensionBee: Episode 26 transcript Are you ready for your 100-year life? Can you live off of the State Pension? How much money is enough to save in your pension for your future retirement? How you could build a million pound pension Is it too late to start a pension? 6 reasons why you should delay taking your pension Other useful resources: British workers increasingly likely to work into their 70s, research suggests (The Guardian) One in six over-55s have no pension savings yet (Unbiased)Queenagers: research portrait of midlife women (Noon)The 100-Year Life – Living and Working in an Age of Longevity Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Andrew J. Scott (@ProfAndrewScott) on X and LinkedIn. Follow Jennifer Howze (@jhowze) on X and LinkedIn.
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    32 mins
Economics Personal Finance
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