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Podcast | 1 months ago

Will The UK State Pension Exist When You Retire?

A third of people think the State Pension won’t even exist by the time they retire, but the real story is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest. In this video, we break down what’s actually likely to change, why experts aren’t calling for abolition, and how quiet policy tweaks already underway could reshape the deal you’re expecting. Most importantly, we explore how these shifts affect your long‑term plan and why preparing for a slightly less generous system is far more realistic than fearing a total collapse.

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Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Why It Survives 01:34 A Brief History 02:28 How It’s Funded 03:18 Demographics Timebomb 04:30 What It’s Worth 05:57 The Timing Floor 06:54 Why Costs Rising 08:52 Option One Raise Age 09:40 Option Two Triple Lock 11:32 Option Three Quiet Cuts 12:37 Lessons From Abroad 13:56 How To Plan 15:00 Final Takeaways Where Else You Can Find Me https://pensioncraft.com/ https://twitter.com/PensionCraft https://www.facebook.com/pensioncraft/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensioncraft

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Will The UK State Pension Exist When You Retire?

Podcast | 1 months ago

A third of people think the State Pension won’t even exist by the time they retire, but the real story is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest. In this video, we break down what’s actually likely to change, why experts aren’t calling for abolition, a...

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The AI Bubble: Could China Pop It?

Podcast | 1 months ago

What if the AI bubble doesn’t burst in a crash… but quietly deflates because China gives the world a cheaper, open alternative to America’s trillion‑dollar AI bet? In this video, we dig into how close China really is, why developers are already switching, a...

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2008 Financial Crisis 2.0: Is It Already Happening?

Podcast | 2 months ago

In 2007, thousands queued outside Northern Rock to pull their savings, and a year later Lehman Brothers collapsed and millions lost their jobs worldwide, so why are regulators quietly loosening the very rules they built to prevent it happening again? The ca...

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Investing & The Global Economy - Live Q&A

Podcast | 2 months ago

Do you have a question that you would like to ask Ramin? Well, this is your chance! You can ask Ramin anything about investing or the global economy, and Ramin will answer your questions live at 7pm UK time on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. ✔️ If you want to lear...

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The Defence Boom: Should You Invest?

Podcast | 2 months ago

Defence stocks have rallied hard since the start of the rearmament cycle in 2022. After years of strong performance, the natural question is whether the easy money has been made, or whether the structural spending cycle is just getting started. In this vide...

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They Just Put a Tax Inside Your ISA

Podcast | 2 months ago

The government has just announced major changes to how cash and money market funds can be held inside a stocks and shares ISA, coming into force from April 2027. In this video, I'll break down exactly what the new rules mean, why the Treasury says it has ma...

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ISA Cash Rules: What's Changing? - Live

Podcast | 2 months ago

The rules around cash held in a Stocks and Shares ISA have changed. Join Ramin live as he breaks down what the new rules mean, and how to make the most of the updated allowances. ✔️ If you want to learn more about investing, why not become a pensioncraft.co...

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What’s Actually Working in the 2026 Stock Market

Podcast | 2 months ago

Are you worried that your index fund has quietly become a giant bet on just seven big tech stocks? This was why a lot of people tilted away towards the cheaper, more boring value end of the market. And it worked, value has had a brilliant year. But that saf...

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Bank of England Interest Rate Decision June 2026 - My Take

Podcast | 2 months ago

UK inflation fell more sharply than expected to 2.8% in April, but the Bank of England still expects the energy shock to push it back to around 3.3% this summer. At its April meeting the MPC voted 8–1 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75%, with Chief Economist Huw Pil...

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Fed FOMC Meeting June 2026 - My Take

Podcast | 2 months ago

The geopolitical backdrop has shifted sharply since the last meeting, but the Fed’s dilemma remains. Brent crude has fallen to around $83 following a preliminary US–Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, yet headline inflation has already accelerate...

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Why I'm Watching House Prices Very Carefully Right Now

Podcast | 2 months ago

UK house prices fell in May 2026, but the headline number hides three completely different stories, and whether your property rises or falls this year depends on which of those three markets you're in. In this video I break down the great divide in UK housi...

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SpaceX IPO: The Hidden Risk for Passive Investors

Podcast | 2 months ago

People often tell me they only hold an index fund, so they never have to worry about hot new share issues like SpaceX. That's mostly true, but the rules quietly changed this year, and SpaceX is probably going to end up in your portfolio anyway. In this vide...

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