Vestpod Event: Women Invest: Romi Savova (PensionBee) x Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) (18 Dec 2019)
Our monthly Vestpod Series Event at Huckletree East
£2,000 Pension For New Mums! Yes Please, At The Very Least
We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap (unfortunately) but let’s turn our attention to its evil twin, the gender pension gap. It stands to reason, really, that if women are earning less they’ll be saving less. And of course women tend to live longer so they need more in their pension pots. But recent research has pin-pointed just how unfair the current state of play is when it comes to saving for later life.
10 Things You May Want to Know About Pensions
You could get ‘free money’! The government automatically gives you 20% or more tax relief when you and your employer make a contribution to your pension.
Should I Consolidate My Pensions?
Should I pack my pensions into one easy to manage place?
Self-Employed? Let’s Talk About Your Pension.
No point freaking out... Start growing your nest egg.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
Maybe this all seems a bit theoretical. To ground the facts and figures in reality, try asking yourself why you need a pension.
Do You Understand Pensions?
A pension is simply a tax free way to save money for later life.
Planning For the (Not too Distant) Future: Save Today, Avoid Regrets Tomorrow
Question: what comes to mind when you think about the future?
Preparing for a 100-year life 👵💃💥
Did you know that life expectancy increased at the rate of 2 to 3 years every decade? There’s all kinds of implications of living a longer life: we get to spend more time with our families and explore unforeseen hobbies in retirement
Now you see it, now you don’t: The future of state pensions ❌ 👀
Here’s a shocker: if you’re under 40, you probably won’t receive your state pension until you’re at least 70 years old (if not later).
The ABC’s of pensions💡👴 👵
Let’s recap on pension funds: a pension fund is a pool of money accumulated from contributions from employers, employees, or both; it is invested in a range of assets - cash, shares or bonds - and is a tax-efficient form of saving.