• The Pension Confident Podcast

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The Pension Confident Podcast

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  • We get it, pensions can be overwhelming. But PensionBee is on a mission to build pension confidence. 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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  • E33: How to spot the signs of financial abuse with Danny Tatlow and Jaypee Soule

    E33: How to spot the signs of financial abuse with Danny Tatlow and Jaypee Soule
    Nov 24 2024
    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. 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, how to spot the signs and what support is available. Research and Policy Officer at Hourglass; andPensionBee’s VP of Second Line Compliance, Jaypee Soule. Episode breakdown: 01:00 What is financial abuse and who does it impact? 06:59 The underreporting of financial abuse 09:22 What are the effects of financial abuse? 11:28 Who is committing financial abuse? 14:06 How do financial services protect against financial abuse? 16:48 How to keep yourself and your funds safe from financial abuse 18:53 What are the signs of financial abuse to look out for? 20:40 How are financial abuse cases recorded? 21:38 What support is available for victims of financial abuse? 24:04 The importance of financial awareness 26:13 Understanding powers of attorney Further reading: To learn more about some of the themes discussed, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: E10: What are the effects of debt and what can you do if you find yourself in it? (Podcast)E7: How to stay safe from fraud and financial scams (Podcast) Bonus episode: How to avoid financial scams (Podcast) 8-step guide to help you stay safe online Power of attorney Anti-Scams Legislation Other useful resources: Keeping you and your loved ones safe from economic abuse. (Hourglass)How to identify financial abuse in a relationship (Very Well Mind) Financial abuse: spotting the signs and leaving safely (Money Helper)Hourglass. Safer ageing. Stopping abuse. Financial abuse: what is it? (Age UK) Economic abuse (Refuge)Surviving Economic AbuseWomen’s AidOne Love Foundation Office of the Public Guardian 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 TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads. Follow Hourglass on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Danny Tatlow on LinkedIn.
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    29 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for your pension?

    BONUS EPISODE: What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for your pension?
    Nov 6 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. 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; andStamp Duty. Episode Breakdown: 01:33 Initial thoughts on the Autumn Budget 02:42 Employers National Insurance contributions 04:23 Inheritance Tax and pensions 09:07 Changes to capital gains tax 11:06 Stamp Duty 12:33 Impact on working people 13:15 What are ‘stealth taxes’? Further reading and listening: To learn more about financial scams and protecting yourself and your money, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: Episode transcript What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for your pension? What does the first UK female Chancellor mean for my pension savings? Inheritance Tax guide What’s a workplace pension? Pension death benefits Defined contribution pensions How pensions can cut your tax bill Pension tax relief Should I pay into a pension or an ISA? What is Auto-Enrolment? Why has renting got so expensive?E17: Should you save into a pension or an ISA? (Podcast)E22: Why is renting so expensive? (Podcast)E32: How to understand your pension balance (Podcast) Other useful resources: Autumn Budget 2024 (HM Treasury)How Inheritance Tax works (gov.uk)National Insurance rates and categories (gov.uk)Stealth Taxes: What are they, how they work (Investopedia)National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates (gov.uk) Stamp Duty Land Tax (gov.uk) 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, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Annabelle Williams on LinkedIn.
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    16 mins
  • E32: How to understand your pension balance with Tim Hogg, Faith Archer and Alex Langley

    E32: How to understand your pension balance with Tim Hogg, Faith Archer and Alex Langley
    Oct 27 2024
    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. 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 everything from making sense of those annual statements to hunting down lost pension pots. Behavioural Economist and Director at Fairer Finance, Tim Hogg;Financial Journalist and Founder of Much More With Less, Faith Archer; andPensionBee’s Senior Team Leader, Alex Langley. Episode Breakdown: 01:03 What is a pension balance? 02:50 How to check how much you have in your pension? 04:40 What happens if you’ve lost your pensions? 06:44 Avoiding pension procrastination 10:20 How can you check if you’re on track for retirement? 13:40 The ‘fresh start’ effect 16:40 The Retirement Living Standards 20:31 Overcoming ‘present focus’ 22:12 How can you improve your pension balance? 26:35 Saving for a longer life Further reading: To learn more about where you could put your savings, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: Episode 32 transcriptE29: Pensions vs. cash - which is best?E26: Are you ready for your 100-year life?E18: How to not run out of money in retirementE11: How to prepare for a happy retirement How are pensions invested? How can I find my pensions? How to diversify your pension investments How to look after your financial wellbeing in 2024 Understanding market volatility and how it can impact your pension What is a defined benefit pension? What is a defined contribution pension? What is a pension statement? When will my pension balance recover? Other useful resources: How do I find lost pensions? (Gretel)Inflation Calculator (PensionBee) Life expectancy calculator (Office for National Statistics)Pension Calculator (PensionBee)Pension Tracing Service (GOV.UK) Temporal focus: Thinking about the past, present, and future (Science Direct)The Retirement Living Standards (Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association) What is the fresh start effect? (The Behavioral Scientist) 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 TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads. Follow Fairer Finance (@fairerfinance) on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and X. Follow Faith Archer (@MuchMoreWith Less) on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
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    30 mins

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