Switch Your Money On

As Sir David Attenborough joins over 16,000 centenarians in the UK, we’re discussing whether you need to rethink your retirement as life expectancy continues to soar. With the state pension age set to rise in the coming years, what are the implications for how you should be planning to use your pension pots?

We discuss not just life expectancy, but quality of life. How can work adjust for those who are having to work longer? And we talk about the importance of knowing where all of your pensions are, and how you might be able to find any lost pension pots.

This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Pension and tax rules can change, and benefits depend on personal circumstances.
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In this episode, introducing Anna Macdonald, our new Investment Strategy Director, taking her seat alongside Matt Britzman to unpack a turbulent week in markets. From UK political uncertainty and rising bond yields to the global impact of inflation and Middle East tensions. They explore why banks are faltering, yet US markets remain resilient, and dive deep into the AI-driven surge powering big tech and semiconductor stocks.

This podcast was recorded on May 12 2026 and all information was correct at the time of recording.

Nothing in this podcast is personal advice – you should seek advice if you’re unsure what’s right for you. Investments rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. And past performance is not a guide to the future
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It’s a question we’ve all heard and possibly asked ourselves when discussing money: why weren’t we taught this at school? Well in this episode, we’ll be covering some of the tactics you as a parent can take to speak to your kids. From the weekly shop, to pocket money, managing online payments, and budgeting, we’ll cover off some the tactics you need to know to raise financially savvy kids.

This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you or the child, seek financial advice. Pension, ISA and tax rules can change, and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Investments can fall as well as rise in value, so the child could get back less than you invest.
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In this episode, Emma and Matt discuss the launch of a landmark industry campaign to help people build their confidence in investing. They discuss some of the reasons that people are held back from wanting to get invested, whether they think it’s something that’s not for them, or they lack confidence. The new character - following 4 decades after the famous ‘Tell Sid’ advertising campaign of the 1980s - launched last week, and over the coming year we’ll all be getting to know the new investing mascot: Savvy the Squirrel.

Later, a discussion on inflation data, the latest from the Middle East, and a lookahead to some of the major retail sector results.

This podcast was recorded on April 27 2026 and all information was correct at the time of recording.

Nothing in this podcast is personal advice – you should seek advice if you’re unsure what’s right for you. Investments rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. And past performance is not a guide to the future.
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As the new tax year gets underway, this is as good a time as any to take stock of your finances and your future. Retirement planning should be high on the list for you, so today Helen and Clare are answering some of your top pensions questions.

We’ll be covering everything from pension transfers to retirement options, and what happens to your pension when you pass away.

This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Pension and tax rules can change, and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Investments can fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest.
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