Episode 1: The cost-of-living and your pension

Over the past year, many of us have felt the squeeze on our finances caused by the cost-of-living increases. If you’ve been worried that saving for your future might be leaving you short of money in the present, this episode is for you.

Kerrie Cureton-Williams and Thomas Lynas kick off the series with Rob and Emily, discussing the topic of cost-of-living. They unpack the meaning behind ‘cost-of-living’ and examine what has led to recent increases over the past year.

The conversation covers how members can balance saving for their future pensions without compromising their finances today. Thomas also introduces practical money-saving strategies to help reduce expenses. Kerrie highlights some advantages of remaining in the Scheme, for example the built-in flexibility through the partnership pension account.

At the time this episode was released, all information included was correct.

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