Straight-talking retirement, pension, investment and money guidance from Saq Hussain, with over 25 years of experience helping people plan for retirement.
Each episode breaks down the money decisions that matter most — from making your pension last, to investment strategies, tax traps, State Pension planning, and knowing when you actually need a financial adviser.
No jargon, no fluff, just clear answers you can act on.
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Should You Invest in a Pension or Property? (There's only 1 winner)
Pensions vs Property: Which Really Wins for Retirement in the UK?
Is a pension really better than property when it comes to building wealth for retirement? In this episode, Saq Hussain, a UK pension specialist with over 25 years of industry experience, compares the two using real numbers. Over the past 20 years, pensions have outperformed property by 77%, with £50,000 growing to around £147,000 in a pension compared with £83,000 in property. The episode explains why tax relief, employer contributions and long term investment growth can make such a significant difference.
You’ll also learn about the true costs of buy to let, including stamp duty, maintenance, agent fees, void periods, income tax and capital gains tax. Saq explores why around 93,000 landlords left the market in 2025, the risks of relying too heavily on property, the benefits of diversification and why maximising your employer pension contribution could add tens of thousands to your retirement savings. Whether you are considering property, reviewing your pension or planning for retirement, this episode provides practical insight to help you make a more informed decision.
#UKPensions #RetirementPlanning #PropertyInvestment #BuyToLet #PensionPlanning #UKRetirement #PersonalFinance #RetirementIncome #FinancialEducation #Investing
30 Oct 2026
How Much Do You Need to Retire at 55? (I Ran The Numbers)
How much do you really need to retire at 55 in the UK?
How much do you actually need to retire at 55 with your home already paid off? In this episode, pension specialist Saq Hussain explains why a pension pot of around £300,000 could be enough for a single person, rather than the £500,000 often suggested by retirement calculators. The episode breaks down the 12 year gap between retiring at 55 and reaching State Pension age, showing how your income needs and pension withdrawals can change significantly once the State Pension begins.
The episode explores how a £300,000 pension pot could support spending through to age 90, including pension growth, inflation, tax and the use of UFPLS withdrawals. Saq explains how the Personal Allowance can keep tax relatively low, why retirement spending is not the same at every stage of life, and how a major market fall early in retirement could affect your plans. With over 25 years of experience in the UK pension industry, this episode provides a practical look at the numbers behind retiring at 55 and building a sustainable retirement income.
#RetireAt55 #UKPensions #RetirementPlanning #PensionAdvice #EarlyRetirement #RetirementIncome #StatePension #UFPLS #PensionTax #FinancialPlanning
28 Oct 2026
First Time Buyer ISA To Replace Lifetime ISA - Everything You Need To Know
They're Scrapping the Lifetime ISA in favour of a new First Time Buyer ISA
The Lifetime ISA is set to be replaced by a new First Time Buyer ISA, bringing a major change for people saving towards their first home. In this episode, pension specialist Saq Hussain explains what is changing, why the 25% early withdrawal penalty is being removed and what the new account could mean for first time buyers. The episode also looks at what happens to existing Lifetime ISAs and whether opening one before the rules change could still be worthwhile.
Saq explores how the new First Time Buyer ISA is expected to work, including the government bonus, the proposed 2028 launch date and the continued availability of cash and stocks and shares options. The episode also examines the £450,000 property price limit, how inflation has affected that threshold, the difference between the old Lifetime ISA penalty and the new system, and why waiting for the replacement could involve unknown terms. With over 25 years of experience in the UK pension industry, this episode provides a practical guide to the changes and what potential first time buyers should consider.
#LifetimeISA #FirstTimeBuyerISA #FirstTimeBuyer #UKProperty #ISA #UKPensions #SavingForAHome #HomeBuying #TaxPlanning #FinancialPlanning
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