97- The Danger of Arbitrary Numbers

Is your financial plan based on sound evidence and a rigorous plan, or arbitrary numbers and dates that you've convinced yourself are correct? I need to retire at age 62. I need £500,000 in my pension to afford a good retirement. Are these statements based on fact, or fiction? Benjamin discusses why it matters in this week's episode. Join Benjamin Mitchell (themoneyscot), serial hater of financial jargon, as he helps make your finances clearer and ensures you never make another financial mistake. Getting on top of your personal finances doesn't need to be complicated or scary. Arm yourself with the only knowledge you need to transform yourself from money novice to money nerd!  Take my 5 minute retirement assessment (can you already afford to retire?) 🚀Disclaimer - please note that nothing in this podcast can be relied upon as financial advice and the content is provided purely for information and guidance purposes. Please seek independent, regulated financial advice relevant to your situation.