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Rebecca Robertson discusses the reasons people ignore their pensions and offers practical steps to take control of retirement planning.

Why Do We Ignore Our Pensions? I ignored my own pension for years, even while I worked in a bank. In this solo episode I talk about why pensions feel so easy to avoid, and the simple steps that turn them from a distant worry into real opportunity. Why do so many of us look away from our pensions? They feel distant, complicated and invisible, so the statements go in a drawer and we promise to deal with it another day. In this episode I am honest about the fact that I did exactly that for years, even while I worked in financial services. ----- If you want more from the podcast, take our quiz. We'll give you playlists that are full of exactly the information you want from the podcast. https://evolutionfinancialplanning.co.uk/financial-well-being-quiz/podcast-financial-wellbeing-quiz/ ----- I share the moment pensions went from a chore to something I genuinely love, and why I see what they do for my clients every week. One couple I worked with can now retire ten years earlier than they thought and spend that time travelling while they are fit and well. That is what a well planned pension can buy. Not just security, but opportunity. I also talk about the psychology of avoidance, the…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Robertson

Topics covered

• pensions
• financial planning
• investment opportunities
• psychology of avoidance
• retirement planning

Keywords

• pensions
• retirement
• financial services
• tax relief
• employer contributions
• investment
• financial well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evolution Financial Planning

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