Rewirement

Brought to you by financial influencer Kia Commodore (Pennies to Pounds) and Legal & General, A Little Bit Richer is aimed at making you just that. Each week, Kia and an expert guest will bring you bite-sized financial tips and tricks. We’re talking the stuff that didn’t get taught at school, but that you need to know to survive adulting in your twenties and early thirties. Everything from mak...

Energy prices, interest rates and inflation are all going up and there are more challenges ahead. How do we cope with these extra pressures but still keep on track to meet our financial goals? If something’s got to give when it comes to savings, life insurance or investments, how do we decide what? What could wider uncertainty mean to our pension savings? Three of our experts answer big questions...

Did you know that the average pension pot of a woman is less than half that of a man? Maternity leave, breaks to raise children, making ends meet as a single parent without support – all these mean women often have gaps in pension contributions or sometimes no pension at all. You’ve heard of the gender pay gap? This is the gender pension gap. This time we find some options for Di who, at 57 and ha...

Being your own boss can be exciting and rewarding. But there is a downside – no company pension, no PAYE and if you don’t work, you don’t earn. Plus, when you’re trying to keep a business afloat, your own personal finances are often last on the priority list. This time we help entrepreneur, Jessy, understand how to create financial security for her business and herself. Pete Komolafe, founder of C...

Buying your first home is an important step in the journey towards financial security – but it can be quite daunting. We talk to two first-time buyers about their property hopes and dreams and help them get a foot on that vital first rung of the property ladder.   Ben and Shaunni meet mortgage expert Liam Anstruther, who has the answers to their home buying questions. We’re also joined by Matt Fra...

We all know we need to be planning for a secure financial future, but we also need our money now – especially at the moment with the cost of everything going up. Plus, we want to enjoy our lives - we only get one! Lisa and Beverley are both in their 50s and trying to get that balance right. Find out what our adviser Phil Anderson had to say to help them prioritise where their money goes and save f...

When it comes to things like property, pensions and savings, everyone says you should start early. But what kinds of things should you be doing? And how do you decide on the best options for you? This time we help twenty-something Bola figure out what to do today, to make sure she’s financially secure tomorrow.  To get some expert tips and financially savvy suggestions, Bola speaks to qualified fi...

Gwen and Jo have very different financial circumstances but share the same dream – retiring young enough to really make the most of that free time. But how realistic is it? Listen in as they try and answer that question with the help of our expert. Both Gwen and Jo speak to qualified financial adviser, Jeremy Howe. Legal & General’s Matt Frain also gives some valuable pointers for our listener...

Amy and Dan hit a crisis when Dan confessed that he had more debt than his annual salary. How they turned their finances around will inspire you. Plus, hear what our expert can tell them about how the cash they’ve now managed to save, can work as hard for them as possible. To get some expert ideas and financially savvy suggestions, Amy & Dan speak to qualified financial adviser Andrew Scouller...

In this new series of  Rewirement , we tackle those questions about your financial life that keep you awake at night. Should I be saving more? What about investing? Is my pension going to be enough? We’ve scoured the country for people who are dealing with just those kinds of issues. We’ve paired them up with some top experts and, each time, you’ll hear what happens when the...

Across this series we’ve been hearing from people who are getting the most out of their retirement and living their dreams. But whilst many of us can forget to plan for the unexpected, those who have different needs can assume some plans are out of reach. In this episode Angellica Bell meets Feyi, a sandwich-generation mum whose experiences caring for her mother through dementia inspired her...

Life is full of surprises, twists and turns, and sometimes, so are the relationships we have. In this episode of Rewirement, Angellica Bell talks to savvy retirees on how they’ve navigated changes in their relationships in later life. We meet Jane, who rekindled a connection with an old flame and embarked on a new romance aged 66. And Christine chats to us about how she and her second husban...

If you’ve dreamed of selling up and heading for the hills in your retirement years, this episode is packed with all the wise words, suggestions and inspiration you need! Angellica Bell meets colourful ‘rewirees’ Tina and Jennifer. Tina started planning for retirement in her 30s and took early retirement in her 50s to live in Spain. When Jennifer retired, she and her husband sold...

In this episode of Rewirement, Angellica meets two more inspirational individuals who share their words of wisdom on retirement and talk candidly about how their paths have been different as LGBT+ people.   Most of us have questions and concerns about making the move from work to retirement. If you’re LGBT+, it can be especially difficult to see yourself in retirement because of a lack...

In this series of Rewirement from Legal & General, Angellica Bell is hearing colourful, unique and inspiring stories from people in retirement.  If there are dreams you want to fulfil later in life, or you’d like an active lifestyle in retirement, how can you make sure you stay healthy and physically fit to achieve it all? Our bodies are always changing...

In this series of Rewirement from Legal & General, Angellica Bell is hearing colourful, unique and inspiring stories from people in retirement.   Many a new retiree has travel on their bucket list, but the pandemic has seen people put their plans on hold.   Looking to the future, there are plenty of other things to consider beyond global pandemics: from escalating health insurance co...

In a brand new series of Rewirement from Legal & General, Angellica Bell is hearing colourful, unique and inspiring stories from people in retirement.   The right way to retire is the way that’s right for you, so Angellica’s on a mission to gather ideas, inspiration and smart tips from experts in healthy ageing.   To kick off the series, Angellica’s chatting to peop...

In a brand new series of Rewirement from Legal & General, Angellica Bell is hearing colourful, unique and inspiring stories from people in retirement.   Fancy a change later in life? You’re not alone.   In this episode Angellica chats to Mick and Jacky. Mick faced redundancy after the colliery he worked at closed, but he chose to take advantage of the retraining opportunity and...

A brand new series of Rewirement from Legal and General is coming on Thursday the 27th of May! This time Angellica Bell is delving into inspiring stories and sound ideas on how you can make these the best years of your life. Whether it's your dream to travel the world, retrain, relocate or start something brand new, retirement is a time of opportunity and it all starts with smart planning. Follow...

In this episode of Rewirement, Shirley tackles the topic of sharing money and inheritance. Do you plan to leave something for your children, or spend it all before you go? Perhaps you're thinking about helping them out whilst you're here to see them benefit from it. Or maybe sharing money with your loved ones seems like pie in the sky. Today we're talking about the options available to h...

If you're planning a retirement spending the kid's inheritance, or perhaps you just want to be able to have enough to enjoy some big dreams when you get there, the experts are here to help. Shirley meets more of our honest rewirees and would-be rewirees for the questions facing them in building a future they can look forward to and enjoy. Then financial journalist Kara Gammell...

How can you make your post-work years the most exciting of all? In this episode of Rewirement, Shirley Ballas finds out how you can put yourself in the best financial position possible before retirement day, whether it's 2 or 20 years away. Shirley's joined by the experts to talk about what steps you can take today. Everyone's unique, but Legal & General's Emma Byron and Ho...

Shirley Ballas talks to people approaching retirement solo. She’ll find out what difference this might make to financial and emotional planning for your later years. She’ll also hear from experts on the options available for those ‘going it alone’ Chris Knight, CEO of Legal & General Retail Retirement and Behavioural Psy...

Shirley Ballas finds out how to make the big switch! Many people have questions about how to make the leap from work to retirement without a bump. How do you get the balance between rest and play right? And how can you adapt your relationships and routines? Shirley’s guests talk about their experiences of making the move, and the questions that cropped up along the way. Then Entrepreneur Tri...

In the very first episode of Rewirement from Legal & General, Shirley Ballas introduces us to some of the real people, asking real questions about their plans and expectations for retirement. How you spend your time in retirement is as important as how you fund the lifestyle you would like. You can hear from some of our retirees and would-be retirees on their plans. Listen to tips from ou...