Retirement Lounge Podcast
Episodes
What's still possible after dementia enters the picture?
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
27 - Have you written your Will… and set up your Lasting Power of Attorney?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
25 - Stock Markets in Freefall… Or Are They Really?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With headlines dominated by geopolitical tension and dramatic market reporting, it can feel like markets are in constant crisis. But are they really? ...
Are You Afraid of Risk… or Just Volatility?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly a year of The Retirement Lounge, Nick introduces a new Educational Series, designed to simplify financial concepts that are often misund...
24 - What should you NOT do before you retire?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
23 - Should you consolidate your pensions?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lou...
22 - Do you or should you listen to stock market forecasters?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, financial analysts, commentators, and experts make bold predictions about markets, the economy, and what's coming next. But how accurate a...
21 - Generation X and the New Shape of Retirement with Martin Lines
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Generation X is approaching retirement differently from any generation before them. In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick is joined by Martin...
20 - The Transition of Retirement with Jane Parslow
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
19 - The When I Die File, A Gift for Your Loved Ones
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
18 - Retirement Regrets
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? surv...
17 - Are you a Retirement Resister?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
16 - Why retirement can be a problem
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
15 - How Behavioural Biases Shape Your Investments
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
14. Retirement Made Simple – with Pete Matthew
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pet...
13. Enough: Life, Money, and Meaning – with Paul Armson
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
12 - Moving in Later Life – Beyond Bricks and Mortar, with Susan from Turner’s Oak
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving house is always stressful — but in later life, it’s rarely just about the property. It’s about memories, identity, independence, and big ...
11 - Retirement in Four Phases with Nick Holbrook
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a high-performing sales exec trades spreadsheets for stage scripts? In this episode, Nick Holbrook shares his personal journey throu...
10 - SOLLA and the importance of accredited later life financial planning advice
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Nick speaks with Jane Finnerty, Chair of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA), about the importance of...
9 - Do I need a Financial Planner?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick speaks with Sarah Davies, who shares her deeply personal journey from financial insecurity to confidence. Starting serious finan...
8 - Redefining Retirement: Rupe’s Story
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When COVID hit, Rupe had just ended a long career in IT sales. What followed wasn’t a traditional retirement; it was reinvention. In this warm and w...
7 - Supporting Loved Ones Through Care Choices with Trinity home care
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a loved one needs care, the decisions can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Nick speaks with Gemma Locke from Trinity Homecare about navigating...
6 - Understanding Care Fees: What You Need to Know About Funding Later-Life Care
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paying for care in later life can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of The Retirement Lounge, Chartered Financial Planner Ni...
5 - Midlife Reinvention: Strength, Identity & What’s Next
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when life throws you a curveball in your 50s or 60s? In this episode, Nick talks with coach and broadcaster Sheila Docker about midlife...
4 - Annuities or Drawdown
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you buy an annuity or stick with drawdown? In this episode, Nick Hutchings breaks down the pros and cons of both, explains how your values and...
1 - What is retirement?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before we dive into the how-tos of retirement planning, there’s a more important question to ask: what does retirement actually mean to you? In this...
2 - Emotional planning for retirement
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s an emotional journey. In this episode, Nick Hutchings explores the often-overlooked emotional a...
3 - Things you can do to prepare and enhance your retirement
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick shares practical steps to help you feel more confident and deliberate in planning for retirement - whether you're just starting ...