This episode is sponsored by Unbiased a platform that connects you easily and quickly with over 27,000 FCA regulated financial advisors, accountants and mortgage brokers. 

Connect with a financial advisor for FREE by visiting Unbiased here: https://www.unbiased.co.uk/savvywallet

*NOTE: As of April 2024 the Full UK State Pension has increased to £11,502*

Joining us in the booth this week is Godfrey Asare, a FCA regulated financial advisor.

In this episode we discuss:

Why Godfrey decided to become a financial advisor

Money lessons that he learnt from himself 

The difference between State pension, company pensions and private pensions

Is it worth getting a private pension if you have a company pension?

The tax benefits of having a pension as an employee and business owner

How much you can put into a pension before you lose tax benefits

Reasons why you shouldn’t solely rely on the state pension

How contributing to a pension can help you with child tax benefits

The minimum age you can get the state pension & your company/private pension

Thoughts on whether the state and private pension age may increase in the future and much more

Connect with Godfrey on Linkedin here

Connect with Godfrey through his website here

Follow me on: Instagram and Tiktok
Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version
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This episode is sponsored by Unbiased a platform that connects you easily and quickly with over 27,000 FCA regulated financial advisors, accountants and mortgage brokers. 


Connect with a financial advisor for FREE by visiting Unbiased here: https://www.unbiased.co.uk/savvywallet


*NOTE: As of April 2024 the Full UK State Pension has increased to £11,502*


Joining us in the booth this week is Godfrey Asare, a FCA regulated financial advisor.


In this episode we discuss:


Why Godfrey decided to become a financial advisor
Money lessons that he learnt from himself 
The difference between State pension, company pensions and private pensions
Is it worth getting a private pension if you have a company pension?
The tax benefits of having a pension as an employee and business owner
How much you can put into a pension before you lose tax benefits
Reasons why you shouldn’t solely rely on the state pension
How contributing to a pension can help you with child tax benefits
The minimum age you can get the state pension & your company/private pension
Thoughts on whether the state and private pension age may increase in the future and much more


Connect with Godfrey on Linkedin here


Connect with Godfrey through his website here


Follow me on: Instagram and Tiktok

Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-take-off/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices