Switch Your Money On

Can you afford to live to 100?

May 21, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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