Withdrawing your pension savings before the minimum age of 55 is known as 'early pension release'. The rules around this are that unless you have exceptional circumstances such as ill health you’ll be charged a substantial amount of tax on your withdrawal. brnw.ch/21wIKQ5

This week's Commentator of the Week is Rebecca O'Connor, Director of Public Affairs at PensionBee!

Becky comments on the increased optimism people have about their retirement prospects.

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While some people may worry about getting older, others enjoy the different transitions we go through.

In this clip from epsiode 26 of our #PensionConfident Podcast, Andrew J Scott shares how we should all try to embrace ageing where we can. brnw.ch/21wIICE

Featuring interviews with: Rebecca O'Connor (Rebecca O'Connor), Director of Public Affairs for PensionBee, and independent specialist dashboard consultant Richard Smith.

Access all players here: digitalfrontier.com/podcasts/the-d…

How much do you think a couple needs annually for a comfortable retirement?

Planning how much you may need to fund your desired retirement is largely dependent on your individual circumstances. That’s why the PLSA published its Retirement Living Standards as a guide. Try out our Pension Calculator if you'd like a more tailored figure. Capital at risk.

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Statement last month outlining the government’s tax & spending plans ahead of the next general election.

Swipe to find out what economic changes he made & what these could mean for you. Or, read the full article: brnw.ch/21wICd6

‘Can I access my pension early’ is a question we often get asked. However, the vast majority of people can’t access their pension before the age of 55. To withdraw from your pension earlier than this, you’ll have to meet certain conditions. brnw.ch/21wIxuf

How do you save for a 100-year life? In this clip, Economist and Author of ‘The 100-Year Life’; Andrew J Scott explains how as we live longer, we need to be flexible with our saving goals so we can balance longer periods of working, with times of relaxation or caring needs.

E26 of our #PensionConfident Podcast's live! This month, Economist and Author; Andrew J Scott, Editorial Director at Noon; Jennifer Howze, and our Director of Public Affairs @rebccaoco explore how to prepare for a 100-year life! Listen now: brnw.ch/21wIqz4

Do you think it’s important to have a part-time job when you’re younger to prepare you for the world of work?

Find out how you can save into a pension when you’re self-employed, and the tax incentives you could take advantage of to boost your savings.👉 brnw.ch/21wIc8x

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Did you have a part-time job when you were younger? While they may be a dying rite of passage, Natalie Campbell MBE, stresses how they’re an important stepping stone to prepare for your future career. brnw.ch/21wI7tn

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The shirt also features the club’s Heart of West London CPQR code.

When scanned, the code leads to a video explaining how to conduct CPR, which could save the life of someone experiencing a cardiac arrest ❤️

Is there a right time to ask for a pay rise? Natalie Campbell MBE and @TheKnowMedia, explain how you should time your request inline with when your employer sets their budget to help ensure there’s money set aside to accommodate you. brnw.ch/21wI15P

Cebr research for PensionBee unveils that at least 4.8 million pension pots are believed to be lost at present by the UK population. Find out more about our pension research here: pensionbee.com/press/risk-of-…

Joining Aston Avery on #daytime shortly to discuss about our pension savings is pensions expert from PensionBee Becky O'Connor here on Gateway 97.8 Tune in on FM or online gateway978.com/live

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Debt’s a universal problem and can lead to poor mental health as it drives feelings of anxiety, shame and depression.

So how can we break this vicious cycle? Swipe to find out more, or read the full article: brnw.ch/21wHYs3 #DebtAwarenessWeek