Around 70% of people have no retirement plan, and most aren’t saving enough, says Joe Dabrowski, Deputy Director of Policy at Pensions UK. They are the people behind the Retirement Living Standards, which outline the annual cost of a minimum, moderate, or comfortable retirement.
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Oct 6
Your taxes are about to go up (again)
Are tax rises on the way? With taxes already at record highs but public services still under strain, the government faces tough choices. Helen Miller, the new director of the IFS (Institute for Fiscal Studies), warns that politicians aren’t being honest with voters and makes the ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 15
The golden age of returns is over
Whenever you see long-term stock market averages quoted, chances are they come from Elroy Dimson’s research. Together with Mike Staunton and Paul Marsh, Dimson co-authored The Triumph of the Optimists, the landmark study of 101 years of global investment returns—now expanded to c ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2025
Is my super performing? How much do I need to retire? Your superannuation questions answered
Superannuation, we all (should!) have it, but are you making the most of it? However you're thinking about super- optimizing for retirement, considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), or wondering about concessional contributions- this episode breaks it down. We fire through 6 ... Show More
16m 30s
Mar 2025
5 Investments Every Woman Should Make (For a Soft Life)
This week, Sim dives into the five smartest investments every woman should make to build long-term wealth and financial security. From investing in yourself and negotiating a higher salary to owning real estate, growing your stock portfolio, and leveraging networking for career s ... Show More
19 m
Feb 2025
3035: [Part 1] Generating Retirement Income Before Age 59 by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3035:Darrow Kirkpatrick explores various strategies, from leveraging taxable investment accounts to taking advantage of Roth ... Show More
11m 34s