The Pension Confident Podcast

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E52: Is it worth getting married? With Mike Donkor, Philippa Dolan and Jasper Martens

July 27, 2026

For the first time ever, fewer than half of UK adults are married or in a civil partnership, yet the law hasn't caught up with how many of us now live together instead. So, legally and financially, is it still worth getting married? Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss whether marriage still pays off financially and legally, and what unmarried couples need to put in place instead: Financial Planner, Mike Donkor; Solicitor and Partner at Collyer Bristow, Philippa...

BONUS EPISODE: "I put my money where my mouth is"

July 16, 2026

In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Sally as she shares her pension story. From decades of putting money into living over saving, and losing her husband suddenly in his 40s, to retirement in her 60s and choosing a pension plan that truly reflects her values. We unpack Sally's pension journey with pensions expert Veronica Morozova from PensionBee, covering: why financially literate people still don't save; how emotional barriers can be a bigger obstacle than lack of inform...

BONUS EPISODE: How does market volatility shape your pension pot?

July 06, 2026

Market volatility is back in the headlines, and if you've noticed your pension balance moving up and down, you're not alone. From tariffs to geopolitical tensions, there's no shortage of reasons to feel uneasy. But before you rush to make any changes, it's worth understanding how volatility actually works and why, more often than not, staying put is the smartest move. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, Maike Currie as they discuss: what market volatility is ...