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Alright fine, we'll admit it. This episode is about pensions. But we're unpacking them in a way that won't melt your brain, we promise. Whether you've started late or haven't even taken one out yet, deputy business editor Dominic Coyle explains:How to start from scratch, or level up a basic pension planUnderstanding jargonHow employer contributions can help double your pension potHow to maximise the state's contributionWays you can offset the disadvantage of starting laterHow the gender pay gap affects women's pensionsSneaky charges you need to watch out forDon't think of it as a pension. Think of it as a bucket list fund for your 'second act'.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan.Dominic answers your personal finance questions every week in The Irish Times. You can send your queries to [email protected] For more jargon-free and impartial pension tips, go to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.