BONUS EPISODE: "I switched my pension so it complies with my faith"

About this episode

In this bonus episode, Sanna shares her experience of switching her pension to align with her faith while managing family life and financial challenges.

On this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer, Sanna. Like so many, she's juggling family life, buying her first home, and trying to save for retirement - all at the same time. Since having her daughter and moving back in with family to save on rent, her pension savings have taken a back seat. We unpack the choices Sanna has faced - from rising living costs and childcare to finding faith-aligned financial products - with the help of pension expert Rachael Oku, VP Brand and Communications at PensionBee. Plus, we share helpful guidance for prioritising your future savings while juggling the more immediate, everyday costs. Episode breakdown 01:06 Homebuying vs. saving for retirement 03:20 Rising costs and financial impact 05:05 Faith-driven investing options 08:39 Exploring multiple income streams Further reading, listening and watching To learn more about the topics discussed in this bonus episode, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: Episode transcript (Blog) E41: How can multi-generational living save you money? (Podcast) E6: What are Shariah investments? (Podcast) What is an investment account? (Article) What is an ISA? (Article) What is a Stocks and…

People in this episode

Guest: Sanna

Topics covered

• pension savings
• faith-aligned investing
• financial guidance
• homebuying
• living costs

Keywords

• pension
• faith-driven investing
• financial products
• retirement savings
• living costs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PensionBee

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