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The Pension Confident Podcast

The Pension Confident Podcast

By: PensionBee
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Summary

 We get it, pensions can be overwhelming. But here at PensionBee, we're on a mission to build pension confidence. That's where The Pension Confident Podcast comes in. With the help of financial experts, we dig into topics that really matter - from the basics of how pensions, ISAs and mortgages work, to how you can start to use your money to save for a happy retirement. Subscribe today to hear from some of the best brains in personal finance every month and get expert insights from the PensionBee team. Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • BONUS EPISODE: "As soon as I left that job, the pension stopped"

    BONUS EPISODE: "As soon as I left that job, the pension stopped"
    May 14 2026

    On this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Becca. Auto-enrolled into her first workplace pension without a second thought, she assumed retirement saving would always just happen in the background. Then she went self-employed, and for eight years, it didn't happen at all.

    We explore the self-employed pension gap with the help of pensions expert Dani Skerrett, Head of Content Marketing at PensionBee, covering everything from why Auto-Enrolment leaves millions of freelancers and sole traders behind, to the surprising cost of those years of disengagement. We also share how contributing just £30 a month can make a difference of thousands of pounds by retirement.

    Episode breakdown

    00:34 Meet Becca

    03:30 The self-employed pension gap

    06:19 What stops self-employed people saving?

    09:43 The cost of disengagement

    14:26 Becca's belief in teaching kids about money

    Further reading and listening

    To learn more about the topics discussed in this bonus episode, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee:

    • E8: How to teach kids about money (Podcast)
    • E37: The easiest way to retire with more money (Podcast)
    • E40: The ADHD tax - how much is it costing you? (Podcast)
    • 6 pension tips for sole traders (Blog)
    • How to manage pension contributions from multiple incomes (Blog)
    • Private pensions for the self-employed (Article)
    • What is Making Tax Digital and how can sole traders prepare? (Blog)
    • What pension can I get if I'm self-employed? (Article)

    Other useful resources

    • Pension Calculator (PensionBee)
    • Retirement Living Standards (Pensions UK)
    • Working for yourself (GOV.UK)

    Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube:

    • The Pension Confident Podcast
    • The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube

    Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads.


    Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com.
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    17 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: How much can you pay into your pension this tax year?

    BONUS EPISODE: How much can you pay into your pension this tax year?
    May 4 2026

    In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we cover the key pension contribution rules and limits for the new 2026/27 tax year, and what they could mean for your retirement savings.

    Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, Maike Currie, as they break down everything you need to know about:

    • how much you're allowed to pay into your pension this tax year;
    • the contribution limits that apply based on your annual income;
    • making the most of government top-ups; and
    • what the updated rules could mean for your long-term finances.

    Episode breakdown

    01:00 What's the annual allowance?

    04:55 Pension Lifetime Allowance scrapped

    05:42 Exceeding your annual allowance

    06:46 Using your carry forward allowance

    Further reading and listening

    To learn more about pension contributions, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee:

    • Bonus episode: "I stopped paying into my pension for 20 years" (Podcast)
    • Bonus episode: What does the 2026/27 tax year mean for your finances? (Podcast)
    • E43: Who wants to be a pension millionaire? (Podcast)
    • How to check your pension contributions (Article)
    • How to use carry forward to make big pension payments (Blog)
    • Making pension contributions (Article)
    • Pension carry forward rule (Article)
    • What tax changes are coming in April 2026? (Blog)

    Other useful resources

    • Abolition of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) (GOV.UK)
    • Carry forward: increase your annual allowance for pension savings (MoneyHelper)
    • The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings (MoneyHelper)
    • The Retirement Living Standards (Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association)

    Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube:

    • The Pension Confident Podcast
    • The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube

    Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads.


    Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com.
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    9 mins
  • E49: Can you still make money as a Buy-to-Let landlord? With Anna Pearce and Michael Annis

    E49: Can you still make money as a Buy-to-Let landlord? With Anna Pearce and Michael Annis
    Apr 26 2026
    Becoming a landlord with Buy-to-Let properties has often been seen as a way to build long-term wealth. But with brand new rules, higher taxes and more paperwork, it's becoming harder to turn a profit. Did you know that since 2022, the rental sector is the only area of the housing market to have lost value? So, are Buy-to-Lets still a good bet? And where does this leave existing landlords trying to make sense of a changing market? Today, we're breaking down the real story behind Buy-to-Lets and what you need to know before you think about jumping in. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss Buy-to-Lets: Buy-to-Let Landlord and Content Creator "Property Empress", Anna Pearce; andMortgage Adviser, Michael Annis. Episode breakdown 01:23 What's happening to the property market? 04:56 The Renters' Rights Act explained 09:06 Are landlords really leaving the market? 11:35 Understanding rental yields 16:28 Eligibility rules for Buy-to-Let mortgages 20:22 Stamp Duty on second properties 22:36 Building a property portfolio 25:44 The risk and reward of buying at auction Further reading and listening To learn more about property, check out these articles, podcasts and videos from PensionBee: E4: Should you pay more into your mortgage or pension? (Podcast)E22: Why is renting so expensive? (Podcast)Buying a property: the basics (Video)Buying a property with someone (Video) How to downsize for retirement (Blog) How to use your property to fund your retirement (Blog)Property inheritance (Video)Renting a property: the basics (Video)Renting in retirement: 3 things to consider for a secure future when you don't own your home (Blog) Other useful resources Do I need a Buy-to-Let mortgage? (MoneyHelper) Guide to the Renters' Rights Act (GOV.UK) Leasehold vs freehold: what's the difference? (MoneyHelper) Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (GOV.UK) Mortgage fees and costs when buying or selling a home (MoneyHelper) Private rent and house prices, UK: March 2026 (ONS) Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents (GOV.UK) Stamp Duty calculator (MoneyHelper) Stamp Duty - everything you need to know (MoneyHelper) Tenants' rights and responsibilities explained (MoneyHelper) What is the landlord licensing scheme? (UK Landlord Tax) Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads. Follow Anna Pearce (@propertyempress) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Follow Michael Annis on LinkedIn. Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com.
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    30 mins
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