Dear Brits, please save more
Summary
Host Katie Martin joins Claire Barrett and Gavin Lewis to discuss the UK’s pension crisis, highlighting that while auto-enrolment boosted participation, many remain under-saved. They analyze alarming statistics from the Pensions Commission, noting significant gaps for women, the self-employed, and younger workers. The experts urge listeners to track their pots, understand investment risks, and start saving early to avoid future poverty.
Topics discussed
Intro: Sponsor and the UK pension crisis
Guests join and discuss auto-enrolment success
Scary stats: The adequacy problem and gaps
State pension limits and retirement myths
UK vs Australia models and demographic gaps
Actionable tips: Tax relief and employer top-ups
Investment strategy: Equities vs cash and compounding
Tracking pensions and the aging population challenge
Reimagining retirement and final advice
Sponsor break
Long/Short: Gavin goes long on longevity
Long/Short: Claire goes short on PM's social media
Long/Short: Katie goes long on gold excitement
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