E26: Are you ready for your 100-year life? With Andrew J. Scott, Jennifer Howze and Becky O'Connor

Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: [email protected]. You might be surprised to learn that living to 100 years of age is no longer a rare feat. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that almost one-in-seven boys and one-in-five girls born today are expected to reach this milestone in the UK. The trend is clear: with advancements in technology and healthcare, a centenarian life is becoming the norm. But what does this mean for our everyday lives, especially in terms of work, planning, and even our mindset? This month on The Pension Confident Podcast we're discussing the increasing likelihood of the 100-year life. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss both the emotional and financial realities of longer living. This month we hear from: Economist and best-selling Co-Author of 'The 100-Year Life', Andrew J. Scott; Editorial Director at Noon, Jennifer Howze; and Director (VP) Public Affairs at PensionBee, Becky O'Connor.   Episode Breakdown:  02:20 Rising life expectancy 04:31 Adapting to a multi-stage life 06:03 The emerging adulthood trend 07:59 Saving for retirement 10:01 Portfolio careers in midlife 13:46 Multi-generational households 15:03 How long will people be working for? 18:05 Budgeting your time and money 19:10 State Pension versus Retirement Living Standards 23:29 Investing in your human capital   Further reading: To learn more about the 100-year life, check out these articles from PensionBee: Episode 26 transcript Are you ready for your 100-year life? Can you live off of the State Pension? How much money is enough to save in your pension for your future retirement? How you could build a million pound pension Is it too late to start a pension? 6 reasons why you should delay taking your pension   Other useful resources: British workers increasingly likely to work into their 70s, research suggests (The Guardian) One in six over-55s have no pension savings yet (Unbiased) Queenagers: research portrait of midlife women (Noon) The 100-Year Life – Living and Working in an Age of Longevity     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 X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Andrew J. Scott (@ProfAndrewScott) on X and LinkedIn.  Follow Jennifer Howze (@jhowze) on X and LinkedIn.