31: Redundancy & Retirement: Smart Planning for Your Future

In this episode of the Retire Well podcast, Matthew and Joe dive deep into the topic of redundancy planning and how it intersects with your pension and retirement strategy. With redundancy rates rising across the UK, it's more important than ever to understand your options—whether you're facing voluntary or compulsory redundancy. 🔍 Topics Covered: What redundancy means for your pension Statutory vs enhanced redundancy payments Tax implications and planning opportunities Using redundancy to transition into retirement Salary sacrifice and pension contributions Psychological impact and lifestyle considerations Benefits eligibility and NI contributions Listener Q&A: Can I use my pension after redundancy? 💡 Whether you're approaching retirement or navigating a sudden career change, this episode offers practical advice and thoughtful insights to help you make informed decisions. 📬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at ⁠retirewell@wealthofadvice.co.uk⁠ for a chance to be featured in future episodes! -- TALK TO US Call us: 0191 384 1008 Email us: retirewell@wealthofadvice.co.uk Website: www.wealthofadvice.co.uk -- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://www.wealthofadvice.co.uk/news... --- Wealth of Advice are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 563909. Past performance is no guide to future returns. Your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you originally invested. This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice.