Is this really the future of the State Pension?

About this episode

The episode discusses a radical new plan for the State Pension proposed by James Browne and its implications for the future of pension payments.

In this episode of the podcast we welcome James Browne from the Tony Blair Institute. James has co-authored a radical new plan for the State Pension that has sparked fierce debate about the future of the payment. Could his plan work - and what would it mean for you? The Personal Investor podcast aims to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Fidelity International

Guest: James Browne

Topics covered

• State Pension
• financial developments
• investment portfolio
• UK investor
• pension reform

Keywords

• State Pension
• James Browne
• Tony Blair Institute
• financial insights
• investment
• pension reform
• UK market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tony Blair Institute, Fidelity International

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