Retirement Lounge Podcast

Retirement Lounge Podcast

Nick Hutchings

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Retire with clarity. Live with purpose. Hosted by Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA Accredited Adviser Nick Hutchings, The Retirement Lounge is your calm and confident space to explore the transition into retirement. Drawing on 25+ years in financial services, and a deep personal passion for later life planning, Nick brings you practical guidance, real-life stories, and expert insight to help you navigate the financial and emotional side of retirement. Whether you're 5–10 years out, newly retired, or supporting a loved one through the process, this podcast simplifies complex topics—like pensions, legacy, care fees, and lifestyle transitions—so you can focus on living well, not worrying. Expect short, sharp episodes that challenge your thinking, provoke honest conversations, and give you the tools to feel in control of your future. You'll walk away from each episode feeling better informed and more deliberate about your decisions. Listen in if you want to: -Define what retirement really means to you. -Learn the top things to know and do as you plan. -Understand your money without the jargon. -Hear thoughtful takes on topics families often avoid. -Gain confidence that you won't run out of money or die with too much. Subscribe, share with someone you care about, and join Nick in reshaping the retirement conversation.

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S1E32 32 - Are You Saving Enough For Retirement?

Jun 04, 2026 38m

The latest Retirement Living Standards report suggests millions of people across the UK could be under-saving for retirement. In this episode, Nick breaks down the latest findings, explores what a…

S1E29 31 - More Pension Questions From The Martin Lewis Show

May 21, 2026 30m

Following on from last week's episode, Pension Truths I Couldn't Explain On The Martin Lewis Show, Nick returns to answer some of the biggest pension and retirement questions submitted after the…

S1E30 30 - Pension Truths I Couldn't Explain On The Martin Lewis Show

May 07, 2026 23m

This week, Nick reflects on his appearance on the Martin Lewis Money Show Live and shares the pension conversations he didn't have time to fully explain on air. With only short, concise answers…

S1E27 29 - How do you turn your pension pot into an income for life?

Apr 23, 2026 45m

Most people spend years focusing on how to build their pension. Far fewer spend time thinking about how to turn that pension into an income that lasts. In this episode, Nick is joined by Joanne Coan…

S1E25 28 - What's still possible after dementia enters the picture?

Apr 09, 2026 40m

Most people think a dementia diagnosis means life has to become smaller. In this episode, Nick is joined by Fiona Pettit, who leads Dementia Adventure, a charity helping people with dementia and…

S1E27 27 - Have you written your Will… and set up your Lasting Power of Attorney?

Mar 27, 2026 42m

Power of Attorney is something many clients have in place, but how well is it really understood? In this episode, Nick sits down with solicitor Anne Call from Blandy & Blandy Soliccitors to…

S1E23 26 - Stock Markets in Freefall… Or Are They Really?

Mar 13, 2026 17m

With headlines dominated by geopolitical tension and dramatic market reporting, it can feel like markets are in constant crisis. But are they really? In this short "in-between" episode of The…

S1E25 25 - Are You Afraid of Risk… or Just Volatility?

Feb 27, 2026 24m

After nearly a year of The Retirement Lounge, Nick introduces a new Educational Series, designed to simplify financial concepts that are often misunderstood. In this first instalment, he tackles one…

S1E24 24 - What should you NOT do before you retire?

Feb 13, 2026 25m

Most retirement conversations focus on what you should be doing. In this episode, Nick flips the script. He shares the most common and costly mistakes people make before and during retirement. Nick…

S1E23 23 - Should you consolidate your pensions?

Jan 30, 2026 28m

One of the most common questions Nick is asked as a financial planner is: Should you consolidate your pensions? In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick walks through the pros and cons of…

S1E22 22 - Do you or should you listen to stock market forecasters?

Jan 16, 2026 51m

Every year, financial analysts, commentators, and experts make bold predictions about markets, the economy, and what's coming next. But how accurate are they really? In this episode of The Retirement…

S1E21 21 - Generation X and the New Shape of Retirement with Martin Lines

Jan 02, 2026 46m

Generation X is approaching retirement differently from any generation before them. In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick is joined by Martin Lines, Development and Events Director at Just,…

S1E20 20 - The Transition of Retirement with Jane Parslow

Dec 19, 2025 40m

Retirement is often seen as a finish line, but for many people, it's the start of a completely new chapter. In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick is joined by Jane Parslow, co-founder of…

S1E19 19 - The When I Die File, A Gift for Your Loved Ones

Dec 05, 2025 25m

Talking about death isn't easy, but planning for it can be one of the kindest things you ever do. In this episode, Nick shares how creating a When I Die File can give your loved ones comfort,…

S1E18 18 - Retirement Regrets

Nov 21, 2025 35m

What do people regret most about retirement and how can you avoid the same mistakes? In this episode, Nick unpacks findings from a recent Which? survey revealing the most common retirement regrets.…

S1E17 17 - Are you a Retirement Resister?

Nov 07, 2025 19m

Not everyone is racing to retire, in fact, more people than ever are choosing to keep working beyond pension age. In this solo episode, Nick asks the question: Is retirement really for you? He…

S1E16 16 - Why retirement can be a problem

Oct 23, 2025 39m

Retirement is often described as the golden years, but the reality isn't always so simple. In this solo episode, Nick explores the real challenges of retiring, from the financial and emotional to the…

S1E15 15 - How Behavioural Biases Shape Your Investments

Oct 09, 2025 30m

We like to think our financial decisions are logical, but our brains often have other plans. In this solo episode, Nick dives into behavioural biases, the mental shortcuts and emotional habits that…

S1E14 14. Retirement Made Simple – with Pete Matthew

Sep 25, 2025 58m

Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions, and it doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick speaks with Pete Matthew, Chartered Financial Planner, author,…

S1E13 13. Enough: Life, Money, and Meaning – with Paul Armson

Sep 11, 2025 59m

What does it really mean to have enough? In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick speaks with Paul Armson, financial planner, author of Enough? and creator of the Inspiring Adviser programme.…

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Retirement Lounge Podcast has published 32 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Investing.

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