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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 1H 7M

Britain's Pension System Is In Danger

from Making Money · host Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most

We’re living longer, saving too little, and the state pension’s under pressure. So, can we actually afford to retire in the future?  Our favourite pensions expert Tom McPhail joins us to chat through what’s changing in the current pension system, what’s not, and what it all means for your future. 💬 Do you have a money story you'd like to share on the podcast? ⁠https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: ⁠⁠⁠https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes⁠⁠⁠ ❓Survey - how are you saving for your future? ⁠⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/survey⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠⁠ Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: ⁠⁠⁠https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney ⁠ – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. Chapters: 00:00 - We’re at a crisis point  05:56 - Is it too late? 10:42 - Is change even possible? 13:16 - What could change today? 18:50 - Vanta ad 20:00- Who doesn’t have enough to retire? 23:40 - Will consolidating schemes benefit you? 29:50 - Have you lost a pension pot? 34:25 - TaxZap ad 35:34 - Should the government force schemes to invest in the UK? 43:58 - Is the state pension a ticking time bomb? 53:05 - What actually gets people to save more? 55:35 - Why the triple lock needs to go 58:38 - What’s coming in the Autumn Budget?

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