Retirement and Money Show
Straight-talking retirement, pension, investment and money guidance from Saq Hussain, with over 25 years of experience helping people plan for retirement.
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Half of Retirees Don't Have Enough To Live On. Here's Why (opens the original)
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Half of New Retirees Don't Have Enough Pension Income in the UK Are half of new UK retirees really facing a pension income shortfall? In this episode, we examine the latest Pensions Commission findings and explore what the figures actually mean for people approaching retirement. We look at pension income targets, replacement rates across different earnings levels, the role of the State Pension, and why middle earners may face a bigger challenge than the headline figures suggest. The episode also
Want To Retire on £400K As a Couple? (I ran the numbers) (opens the original)
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Retiring as a Couple: What a £400k Joint Pension Pot Pays You in the UK How far can £400,000 in combined pension savings take a couple in retirement? In this episode, we break down what a £400,000 joint pension pot could provide during the years before the State Pension begins, including how withdrawals, investment growth and tax can affect the amount available. We also explore why shared household costs can make a couple's retirement income go further than many people expect, and whether common
The Biggest Investing Mistakes I See Retirees Make That Lose Them Money (opens the original)
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The Biggest Investing Mistake UK Retirees Make Could the pension fund you were automatically placed into be costing you tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds by retirement? In this episode, we explore the hidden impact of default pension funds, investment performance, fees and UK focused portfolios. We compare the potential long term results of a FTSE 100 tracker with a global tracker and explain how seemingly small differences in annual returns and charges can create a significant gap in
How Opening A Pension For Your Child Can Make Them A Millionaire (opens the original)
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Children's Pensions in the UK — How to Make Your Child a Millionaire by Retirement Could a pension started for a child today really grow into a million pound retirement pot? In this episode, we explore how a Junior SIPP works and how tax relief, regular contributions and decades of compound growth can transform relatively small amounts into significant long term savings. We look at the £3,600 annual Junior SIPP limit, how HMRC adds £720 in tax relief, and why starting from birth gives investment
Annuity Rates Hit Record Highs (Best Rates) (opens the original)
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Best Annuity Rates in the UK — June 2026 What are the best annuity rates available in the UK in June 2026, and how much income could you receive from a £100,000 pension pot? In this episode, we compare the latest annuity rates from major providers including Scottish Widows, Canada Life, Aviva and Legal & General. We look at single life, joint life and escalating annuities, explain why comparing providers can make such a significant difference to your retirement income, and explore why annuity ra
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