We end our pilot series with a conversation between Don Ezra and Common Wealth's founding partners Alex Mazer and Jonathan Weisstub, who share how they've put to work some of the ideas discussed on the podcast. Founded in 2015, Common Wealth is

The Plan Sponsor

May 12th, 2020 39m 38s

One voice we haven’t heard yet in our podcast series is that of the plan sponsor. What are the challenges companies are facing as they help their employees improve their retirement incomes? Cindy Deere (General Manager, U.S. Pension Plans, Shel

Innovative solutions to retirement security challenges

May 1st, 2020 59m 5s

Throughout our podcast, we've learned about the many challenges within the retirement field, both personal and collective. Now we hear from two acknowledged leaders who observe the global scene, each also with much hands-on experience in creat

Stage 5: Life Two (in retirement) with Moshe Milevsky

Mar 25th, 2020 1h 5m

Save, save, save – that's the retirement mantra. But then do you know how to draw down from your pot of money so that you can enjoy Life Two? Relatively little attention has been devoted to this logical conclusion, also known as decumulation. W

Stage 4: Transition (first 3 years of retirement) with Jon Glass

Mar 4th, 2020 57m 40s

People seek out life coaches when they're trying to achieve more fulfillment or pursue a new career, so why not have a life coach to help with the challenging life transition of retirement? You don't have to do it alone – setting goals and figu

Stage 3: Get set (5 years approaching retirement) with Ernie Zelinski

Feb 18th, 2020 1h 2m

It's time to get in touch with our feelings because as we all know, money is deeply tied to our emotions. How does one psychologically prepare for retirement? One of the scariest aspects is how you find a sense of purpose in Life Two, how you’l

Stage 2: Get serious (20 to 5 years before retirement) with Fred Vettese

Jan 9th, 2020 1h 6m

How much do I need to save for a comfortable retirement? It's the million dollar question – maybe even a bit more. It depends on a number of factors, making it all the more overwhelming for individuals to tackle retirement saving. We speak to a

Stage 1: Get started (20 years before retirement) with David John

Nov 13th, 2019 1h 5m

Just the thought of retirement planning can be daunting for many, so getting started is often the hardest step. Individuals not only have to overcome financial issues, but also psychological barriers. David John (Senior Strategic Policy Advisor

The Retirement Life Cycle – The financial stages in planning for Life Two with Jonathan Clements

Nov 11th, 2019 1h 8m

Retirement, or what we call Life Two, is one of life’s biggest expenses, and with people working and living longer, traditional retirement planning is becoming more costly and complicated. Jonathan Clements (former personal finance columnist fo

The best time of life - A positive reframing of retirement with Chris Battaglia and Jeremy Cooper

Nov 11th, 2019 1h 45m

What does it mean to retire in the 21st century? Pensions and a full-stop retirement are becoming things of the past, and global retirement systems are struggling to keep up with the changing trends. We speak to Chris Battaglia (VP/Group Publi

Trailer

Coming Soon: LIFE TWO Retirement Podcast

Nov 6th, 2019 1m 31s

Don Ezra and Common Wealth are excited to introduce LIFE TWO, a new podcast featuring some of the world's best thinkers on retirement. The 10-part pilot series launches on November 13th.

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