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Listen to real stories of people facing financial dilemmas
How much should I pay into my pension? Where do I start with investing? Can I retire early? Whether you’re juggling the expense of a family, planning for the future, or running your own business, it can be hard to know what to prioritise to make sure your money is working for you.
Setting some financial goals for the present and your future can help. That’s where getting support from a financial expert can help you make the right choice, whatever stage of life you’re at. But it’s hard to know where to begin with that too.
In series three of our award-winning podcast Rewirement, host Angellica Bell meets people who have some big financial questions. She’s also joined by some experts, who are on hand to help solve their money dilemmas.
Covering everything from getting on the property ladder to planning for your retirement, listen to Rewirement on your favourite podcast player, YouTube or you can scroll down to play the latest episode.
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Series three
Latest episode: Staying financially healthy as the cost of living rises
In our final episode of the series we’re joined by Sarah Astley, Peter Komolafe and Matt Frain.
They answer questions posed by Angellica Bell on a range of topics, like interest rates, pension contributions and the lure of cryptocurrency.
Listen in as they share their tips on how to navigate the financial challenges you might be facing now and in the future.
Problems to prosperity!
Amy and Dan hit a crisis when Dan confessed he had more debt than his annual salary.
How they turned their finances around will inspire you.
Plus, hear what our expert can tell them about how the cash they’ve managed to save, can work as hard for them as possible.
Can I retire in my 50s?
Jo and Gwen have very different financial circumstances but share the same dream – retiring young enough to really make the most of that free time.
But how realistic is it? Listen in as they try and answer that question with the help of our expert.
Getting finances right in your 20s
When it comes to things like property, pensions and savings, everyone says you should start early.
But what kinds of things should you be doing?
This time we help twenty-something Bola figure out what to do today, to make sure she’s financially secure tomorrow.
Planning for tomorrow, living for today
We all know we need to be planning for a secure financial future, but we also need our money now – especially with the cost of everything going up.
Plus, we want to enjoy our lives - we only get one!
Lisa and Beverley are both in their 50s and trying to get that balance right.
How to get on the property ladder
Buying your first home is an important step in the journey towards financial security – but it can be quite daunting.
We talk to two first-time buyers about their property hopes and dreams and help them get a foot on that vital first rung of the property ladder.
Managing your finances when you’re self employed
Being your own boss can be exciting and rewarding. But there is a downside – no company pension, no PAYE and if you don’t work, you don’t earn.
This time we help entrepreneur, Jessy, understand how to create financial security for her business and herself.
Helping women close the pension gap
After opting out of pension contributions for 20 years, Di finds herself unsure whether she can provide for the retirement she hopes for.
Is there still time? We help her understand her options, and talk about how you can close the gender pension gap.
More episodes
Want to learn more about planning for the future? In series two of Rewirement, Angellica Bell met people having the time of their lives in retirement. They share how they prepared emotionally and financially for their ‘third’ phase of life. And in series one, Strictly Come Dancing host Shirley Ballas was joined by guests approaching retirement with questions like – how do I adapt to a new routine? What might you consider if you’re retiring as a single person? All episodes are available to listen to on your favourite podcast player, or click below to listen on our website.
In these uncertain times we tackle some of the common questions about how your pension savings might be affected and find out what our experts have to say. Our guest panel is Holly Mackay, Editor of website Boring Money Chris Knight, CEO, Legal & General Retail Retirement Sara Mcleish, CEO, Legal & General Financial Advice.
We’re exploring what it means to retire in today’s world. How you plan to spend your time in retirement is as important as how you fund the lifestyle you would like.This episode has tips and ideas from: Dr Allison Smith from Royal Voluntary Services and Chris Knight, CEO, Legal & General Retail Retirement.
Many people have questions about how to make the leap from work to retirement without a bump. How do you get the balance between rest and play right? How can you adapt your relationships and routines? Shirley speaks to our guests and gets suggestions from: Tricia Cusden, Look Fabulous Forever Emma Byron, Managing Director of Legal & General Retirement Income.
Shirley Ballas talks to people approaching retirement solo. She'll find out what difference this might make to financial and emotional planning for your later years. Our experts will help you feel informed and excited about your next adventure: Jo Hemmings, Behaviorial Psychologist Chris Knight, CEO, Legal & General Retail Retirement.
This episode looks at what you should consider to make sure you can fund a long and happy retirement. Tune in as Shirley Ballas asks the experts for their views: Holly MacKay, editor of website Boring Money Emma Byron, Managing Director of Legal & General Retirement Income.
In our latest episode Shirley Ballas chats to people about their views on saving, spending and retirement dreams. Find out from our experts how you might make your retirement plans a reality and have enough to last through a long and happy retirement: Kara Gammell, Financial journalist Claire Singleton, CEO Legal & General Home Finance.
Do you plan to leave something for your children, or spend it all before you go? What are the options available to help out loved ones whilst you're still around? We have experts on hand to help answer Shirley's questions on gifting money and inheritance: Jasmine Birtles, editor of website Money Magpie Sara McLeish, CEO of Legal & General Financial Advice.
Throughout our working lives, many of us feel defined by what we do. So when we retire, that can leave quite a hole in our identity. Retirement doesn’t have to mean retiring the skills you’ve gained over the years, though. In this episode Angellica meets Nigel and Rosetta, who are discovering new ways to support their communities. They’ll be joined by Helen Cathcart, co-founder of Bolder, and Andrew Kail, CEO of Retail Retirement at Legal & General.
Are you considering a career change but not sure if it’s the right time? In this episode Angellica meets Jacky and Mick, who both waited until their 50s before making the leap into new roles. They prove it’s never too late to re-evaluate your career path and make the most of the freedom retirement brings. They’ll be joined by Stuart Lewis, Founder and CEO of Rest Less, and Emma Byron, Managing Director of Retirement Solutions at Legal & General.
Many of us put off the trip of a lifetime because life gets in the way – work deadlines, family commitments or simply never getting round to booking those flights. Angellica catches up with June and Elizabeth, who picked up their passports in retirement and haven’t looked back. She’s also joined by Mark Hodson, Editor and Co-Founder of 101 Holidays and Claire Singleton, CEO of Home Finance at Legal & General.
If there are dreams you want to fulfil later in life, or you’d like an active lifestyle in retirement, how can you make sure you stay healthy and physically fit to achieve it all? Angellica meets Peter and Jill, who have found the right balance and are taking care of their health in lots of different ways. She’s also joined by Susan Saunders, Age-Well Health Coach, and Emma Byron, Managing Director of Retirement Solutions at Legal & General.
Most of us have questions and concerns about making the move from work to retirement. If you’re LGBT+, it can be especially difficult to see yourself in retirement because of a lack of representation. In this episode Angellica meets Patrick and Annie, who talk candidly about how their lives have been different as LGBT+ people. They’ll also be joined by Matthew Riley from Tonic Housing and Meg Dickens, Marketing Director of Retail Retirement at Legal & General.
Many of us have a vision of living somewhere completely different when we retire. Whether it’s a move to be nearer family, or to trade city life for somewhere more secluded. In this episode Angellica chats to Jennifer and Tina, who both took the opportunity of retirement to pack up and find somewhere new to call home. They’ll also be joined by author Celia Dodd and Andrew Kail, CEO of Retail Retirement at Legal & General.
Love in retirement looks very different today. Even if age does bring experience, it doesn’t make the emotions of new and changing relationships any less exciting – or delicate! In this episode Angellica meets Jane, who reunited with an old flame four decades after they first met, and Christine, who shares tips on how she and her second husband navigated their new life with seven children between them. They’ll also be joined by author and behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings, and Sara McLeish, CEO of Financial Advice at Legal & General.
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