Wealth Wise - The Savings Ladder approach

Following the launch of abrdn’s Savings Ladder manifesto, in this month’s podcast we discuss the increasing importance of saving for retirement – especially for today’s younger generation.

Author

Wealth Wise

Duration: 32 Mins

Date: 04 Mar 2024

Senior Financial Planner, Keith Dunsmuir, and podcast host, Fraser Kerr, Regional Director consider the power of cashflow modelling, and how a positive savings mentality could transform financial futures.

Transcript

This podcast is provided for information only and does not constitute advice. If you are unsure of any of the terminology used, you should seek financial advice.

Tax rules can always change in the future. Your own circumstances and where you live in the UK could have an impact on tax treatment.

The value of investments can go down as well as up, and could be worth less than what was paid in.

The views in this podcast are those of the contributors at the time of publication.

The information is based on our understanding as at 04 March 2024.

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