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The Pension Confident Podcast

The Pension Confident Podcast

PensionBee 102 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

The Pension Confident Podcast is produced by PensionBee and aims to make pensions and personal finance less intimidating. With financial experts and the PensionBee team, it covers how pensions, ISAs and mortgages work, and how listeners can use their money to plan for retirement. Episodes offer practical insights to help build confidence around saving and long-term financial decisions. It was shortlisted at The British Podcast Awards 2026.

Episodes

BONUS EPISODE: "Discussing money is a taboo subject"
BONUS EPISODE: "Discussing money is a taboo subject" Sep 17, 2026 23:50 In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Joumana as she shares her pension story. From moving to the UK from Lebanon 13 years ago with no idea a personal pension was even an option, to buying back missing National Insurance years and picking an investment plan that matches her appetite for risk as a freelancer. We unpack Joumana's pension journey with pensions expert Dani Skerrett f
BONUS EPISODE: Should you save into a Junior ISA or a Junior SIPP?
BONUS EPISODE: Should you save into a Junior ISA or a Junior SIPP? Sep 7, 2026 11:02 With the kids back at school, is now the time to start saving or investing for their future? Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and Maike Currie, VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, as they break down the key differences between a Junior ISA and a Junior SIPP, how each is taxed, and which one might be right for your family.   Episode breakdown 00:51 Junior ISAs and Junior SIPPs at a glance 02:29 How Jun
BONUS EPISODE: The best from our Series 5 guests (so far) with Philippa Lamb and Lucy Greenwell
BONUS EPISODE: The best from our Series 5 guests (so far) with Philippa Lamb and Lucy Greenwell Aug 30, 2026 16:16 We're over halfway through Series 5, and it's already covered a lot of ground: whether marriage makes financial sense, what to do if you're 50 years old with nothing saved for retirement, how to stop lifestyle creep swallowing your pay rise, and plenty more. So our Host, Philippa Lamb, pulled Series Producer, Lucy Greenwell, out from behind the glass to argue over their favourite moments from the
BONUS EPISODE: "There's no point being the richest person in the graveyard"
BONUS EPISODE: "There's no point being the richest person in the graveyard" Aug 20, 2026 14:29 In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Andy as he shares his pension story. From two decades living and working abroad and untangling the dormant pensions he left behind, to returning to the UK and working out what "enough" really means when you're planning around a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. We unpack Andy's pension journey with pensions expert Veronica Morozova from Pens
TRAILER: The Pension Confident Podcast Series Five summer trailer
TRAILER: The Pension Confident Podcast Series Five summer trailer Aug 10, 2026 02:28 It's time for your Series Five rewind and sneak peek at what's coming up on The Pension Confident Podcast. If you missed an episode, don't worry, you can catch up on every single episode so far wherever you get your podcasts: E46: How to bounce back from redundancy E47: The 'Singles Tax' - how much is it costing you? E48: Are you ready for the 'great wealth transfer'? E49: Can you still make mone
E52: Is it worth getting married? With Mike Donkor, Philippa Dolan and Jasper Martens
E52: Is it worth getting married? With Mike Donkor, Philippa Dolan and Jasper Martens Jul 27, 2026 31:44 For the first time ever, fewer than half of UK adults are married or in a civil partnership, yet the law hasn't caught up with how many of us now live together instead. So, legally and financially, is it still worth getting married? Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss whether marriage still pays off financially and legally, and what unmarried couples need to put in p
BONUS EPISODE: "I put my money where my mouth is"
BONUS EPISODE: "I put my money where my mouth is" Jul 16, 2026 14:03 In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Sally as she shares her pension story. From decades of putting money into living over saving, and losing her husband suddenly in his 40s, to retirement in her 60s and choosing a pension plan that truly reflects her values. We unpack Sally's pension journey with pensions expert Veronica Morozova from PensionBee, covering: why financially lite
BONUS EPISODE: How does market volatility shape your pension pot?
BONUS EPISODE: How does market volatility shape your pension pot? Jul 6, 2026 12:39 Market volatility is back in the headlines, and if you've noticed your pension balance moving up and down, you're not alone. From tariffs to geopolitical tensions, there's no shortage of reasons to feel uneasy. But before you rush to make any changes, it's worth understanding how volatility actually works and why, more often than not, staying put is the smartest move. Join our host, Philippa Lamb,
E51: How to resist lifestyle creep with Clare Seal, Edoardo Moreni, and Alex Langley
E51: How to resist lifestyle creep with Clare Seal, Edoardo Moreni, and Alex Langley Jun 28, 2026 30:31 Are you earning more than you were five years ago but still don't feel better off? You might be experiencing 'lifestyle creep'. The subtle way spending expands to quietly swallow every pay rise, bonus, and promotion. From Ocado upgrades and subscription sprawl to beauty routines that keep growing, lifestyle creep is surprisingly easy to fall into and remarkably hard to spot. Join our host, Philipp
BONUS EPISODE: "I've often said that I retired when nobody wanted me anymore"
BONUS EPISODE: "I've often said that I retired when nobody wanted me anymore" Jun 18, 2026 20:01 In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Nigel. Now 76 and retired, he spent decades commuting into Central London, raising two children, and telling himself he'd sort his pension "someday". A bad experience with an active fund manager and an IFA changed all that - and a tip from his son led him to PensionBee. We unpack Nigel's pension journey with pensions expert Dani Skerrett from
BONUS EPISODE: Should you buy Premium Bonds or save into a Cash ISA?
BONUS EPISODE: Should you buy Premium Bonds or save into a Cash ISA? Jun 8, 2026 10:13 Premium Bonds and Cash ISAs are two of the most popular savings options in the UK, but which one is right for you? With interest rates fluctuating and the cost of living still a real concern, it's more important than ever to make your savings work as hard as possible. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, Maike Currie as they discuss: how Premium Bonds work, includi
E50: Starting a pension from £0 at 50 years old with Hannah Martin, Simonne Gnessen and Sarah Durber
E50: Starting a pension from £0 at 50 years old with Hannah Martin, Simonne Gnessen and Sarah Durber May 24, 2026 29:54 An estimated 7 million people aged over 50 in the UK have no private pension savings at all. Here's the reality: if you're one of them, it can feel too late to start. It isn't. Whether it's career breaks, the cost of living, a divorce, or simply never getting round to it - millions of people reach 50 with little or nothing put away. So how do you go from £0 to a pot that actually makes a differenc

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