In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Jonathan as he shares his pension story. From the trusty spreadsheet he started with his wife 24 years ago, to now being on track to be mortgage-free in two years - before they hit age 50.

We unpack Jonathan's financial journey with pensions expert Dan Stean from PensionBee, covering:

  • what overpaying a mortgage means and why you should check for Early Repayment Charges (ERCs) first;
  • how to weigh mortgage overpayments against pension contributions and how calculators can help; and
  • why planning your finances together as a couple can help, married or not.

 

Episode breakdown

00:39 Meet Jonathan

04:15 Budgeting as a couple

06:24 Teaching kids about money

 

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