The first series explores the Civil Service Pension Scheme in detail, bringing everything back to basics to understand why this scheme is one of the best in the UK public sector. 

With each episode featuring expert guests and members of the scheme, there's something for everyone.

You can stream or download all episodes on Spotify, Google and Apple podcasts. Don't forget to follow or subscribe, so you never miss an episode. You can also leave us a review to tell us what you think of it so far.

Look out for a new episode every fortnight from Thursday 8 September onwards.

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The cost-of-living and your pension

Season 2, Episode 1

We discuss how the cost-of-living can affect your pension, and what you can do to protect your financial future.

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Minisode: Sneak preview of Mary's retirement story

Minisode: Sneak preview of Mary's retirement story

Season 2, Minisode 1

In this preview of next week's full episode, Mary tells us about her life after taking a step back from work, whilst continuing to do a job she loves on her own terms. 

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Retirement on my terms: Mary's story

Season 2, Episode 2

In this episode, we chat to Mary, who decided to take partial retirement after a fulfilling career in the DVSA.

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Minisode: 2015 Remedy (McCloud) explained

Season 2, Minisode 2

Ian Korner, Civil Service Pensions Policy Lead talks about this important topic, what it is, how it works and if you could be affected.

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It's never too late to start planning for retirement

Season 2, Episode 3

We often say it’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement, but what if you’re coming to it later in life?

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A quick guide to your ABS

Season 2, Minisode 3

Every year, we issue Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) to active members of the scheme.

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We are what we do

Season 2, Episode 4

It’s often the first question we ask when we meet someone new, and it can tell a lot about who they are… or can it? 

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Sneak preview of Gerald's retirement story

Season 2, Minisode 4

In this minisode, we share a sneak preview of our conversation with Gerald, who took ill health retirement after a long career in HMRC.  

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Leaving work behind for your health: Gerald’s story

Season 2, Episode 5

After 45 years working in HMRC, Gerald had big plans for his retirement. But those plans were turned upside down, when health issues rendered him too ill to work.  

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6 things to kick start your retirement planning

Season 2, Minisode 6

In this minisode, Cathryn Murray, Training & Engagement Manager, shares the 6 things you can do to kick-start your retirement planning. 

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What are our members saying about pensions?

Season 2, Episode 6

In our final full-length episode of this season, Rob & Emily chat to Sarj Wheelwright, Engagement Manager for Civil Service & Royal Mail Pensions about what our members are saying about pensions and this scheme.

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Can someone steal a pension?

Season 2, Minisode 6

In our final minisode of Season 2, Liz Scully, Risk & Control Director, joins us to talk about pension fraud. What is it? How does it happen and can someone really steal your pension?

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Catch up on Season 1

Pensions 101 - what's so good about the Civil Service pension?

Pensions 101 - what's so good about the Civil Service pension?

Episode 1

No question is too small as we explore pensions and this scheme in plain-English, without jargon.

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Living your best life in retirement - how Linda's post-work years are among her best yet

Living your best life in retirement - how Linda's post-work years are among her best yet

Episode 2

From unconscious bias to thermal underwear, this episode is guaranteed to leave you thinking about your financial future in a different way.

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The Gender Pension Gap - could women be facing an unbalanced future?

The Gender Pension Gap - could women be facing an unbalanced future?

Episode 3

A look at why half the UK's population face an unequal and unbalanced future in retirement.

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Why should you care about your pension in your 30s?

Why should you care about your pension in your 30s?

Episode 4

We chat to James, a member in his 30s, about why it's never too early to start thinking about the future.

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Leaving the Civil Service or opting out of your pension - what does it mean for your future?

Leaving the Civil Service or opting out of your pension - what does it mean for your future?

Episode 5

Everything you need to know if you're thinking of leaving the scheme.

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Kids, marriage, divorce and more - how key life events affect your pension

Kids, marriage, divorce and more - how key life events affect your pension

Episode 6

We talk through key moments in work and life, and what they can mean for your pension.

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Published:
2 August 2022
Last updated:
17 November 2023
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