What will give you a stronger financial future? Buying a home or putting extra into your pension so you have enough to retire one day. With high property prices and changing retirement plans, millennials and Gen Z face a tricky financial dilemma.

In this episode, Iona Bain sits down with Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and host of the Money Clinic podcast, to unpack the debate around investing in a property and building a good pension pot.

They explore why home ownership feels like the top priority for many and the benefit longer term of putting more money into your pension. Claer also shares practical insights on mortgage terms, overpayments, workplace pension contributions and the power of starting early.

Whether you’re dreaming of your own home, being mortgage free or a retirement filled with treats, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement and steps to make your money work harder for your future self.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website:

https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer

Follow Claer Barrett on Instagram.

You can find information on the Retirement Living Standards here:

Home - Pensions UK - Retirement Living Standards

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.

What will give you a stronger financial future? Buying a home or putting extra into your pension so you have enough to retire one day. With high property prices and changing retirement plans, millennials and Gen Z face a tricky financial dilemma.
In this episode, Iona Bain sits down with Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and host of the Money Clinic podcast, to unpack the debate around investing in a property and building a good pension pot.
They explore why home ownership feels like the top priority for many and the benefit longer term of putting more money into your pension. Claer also shares practical insights on mortgage terms, overpayments, workplace pension contributions and the power of starting early.
Whether you&rsquo;re dreaming of your own home, being mortgage free or a retirement filled with treats, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement and steps to make your money work harder for your future self.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Follow Claer Barrett on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claerb/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.
You can find information on the Retirement Living Standards here:
<a href="https://www.retirementlivingstandards.org.uk/">Home - Pensions UK - Retirement Living Standards</a>
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&rsquo;s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that&rsquo;s relevant at the time of recording. It&rsquo;s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you&rsquo;d get from a financial adviser.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal & General.

Maybe you’ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You’re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?

We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that’s what ‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General explores.

We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What’s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?

Together, we’ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.

‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.

The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don’t necessarily represent those of Legal & General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal &amp; General.
Maybe you&rsquo;ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You&rsquo;re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?
We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that&rsquo;s what &lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General explores.
We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What&rsquo;s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?
Together, we&rsquo;ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.
&lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.
The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don&rsquo;t necessarily represent those of Legal &amp; General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

A Little Bit Richer

Property or Pensions - What’s The Priority?

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