PeopleFirst Podcast, Season 3, Episode 5: Why Your Pension Matters in Your 20s
Are pensions just confusing, distant concepts that we can ignore until retirement? Or should we be taking active control of our financial futures right now?
In this episode, Jordan is joined by Rotimi Merriman-Johnson to break down pensions in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you’ve never paid attention to your pension or just aren’t sure where to start, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you make smarter money decisions now, so your future self can thank you later.
Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, is a content creator and founder of the financial education platform, Mr MoneyJar.
The pair discuss:
- What a pension actually is and where your money goes each month
- State pensions vs private and workplace pensions
- Auto-enrollment, Junior SIPPs, and the power of compound growth
- Taking control of your investments and choosing ethical or green pension plans
- How to find and consolidate lost pension pots using the Pension Tracing Service
- The hidden cost of opting out, self-employment challenges and the gender pension gap
- Maximising your pot with employer matching and generous workplace schemes
- Why young people should learn about wealth-building as early as consumption
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