Show Notes
If you’ve got a pension, chances are big changes are coming - whether you realise it or not.
From a brand new pensions bill to debates over the future of the triple lock, and even changes to salary sacrifice, the UK pensions landscape is shifting fast.
In this episode of Investing Unlocked Extra, Georgie Frost speaks with pensions expert and Times columnist Tom McPhail about what’s changing, what it means for your retirement, and what you should actually be paying attention to.
They also explore the growing tension between government control and individual choice, why trust in the system matters more than ever, and the simple steps people can take to stay on track.
In this episode, we explore: What the new pensions bill actually means for savers Why the government wants “fewer, bigger, better” pension schemes The controversy around the government’s proposed investment powers What the triple lock is - and why its future is under threat How changes to salary sacrifice could affect higher earners Why many people are losing trust in pensions and investing What younger generations are really up against financially The simple steps you can take now to build a stronger retirement plan If you’re unsure what all these changes mean for you - or whether you’re doing enough for retirement - this episode breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
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Guest Tom McPhail Pensions Expert & Times Columnist https://www.thetimes.com/profile/tom-mcphail LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcphail-9260a624/ X (Twitter): @PensionsMonkey
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