Your guide to retiring well, living fully, and planning smart
The Retirement
Lounge PodCast
a new podcast designed to spark thoughtful conversations around life after work.
With
Nick Hutchings
Nick is a Chartered Financial Planner, STEP Affiliate and Accredited SOLLA Adviser
Why The Retirement Lounge Podcast Exists
The Retirement Lounge was born from a deep, personal passion for helping people navigate one of life’s biggest transitions – retirement. For Nick, retirement planning isn’t just a profession; it’s a calling. With decades of experience and a drive to continually learn, he considers himself a lifelong student of retirement.
Through years of working closely with individuals and families, including navigating the complexities of care fees for his own loved ones, Nick found that what people valued most was his ability to simplify daunting financial topics – like “how much is enough?” or “what exactly is a pension?” These experiences, paired with his love of podcasts, inspired him to create a space where he could share this knowledge more widely. And so, The Retirement Lounge was born.
Nick Hutchings is a Chartered Financial Planner at rockwealth Reading Ltd which is an appointed representative of rockwealth llp (610181) which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Who Should Tune In?
This podcast is designed for real people at real-life crossroads:
Those nearing retirement within the next 5–10 years
People already retired who want to live intentionally and stay financially confident
Adult children supporting aging parents – especially those grappling with care costs and legacy planning
If you’re thinking about retirement, whether it’s your own or someone you love’s – The Retirement Lounge is your place.
The Retirement Lounge Podcast
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Because I have a genuine passion for helping people with their retirement plans if you have specific questions or topics you would like me to address on an episode please do contact me and lets see how we can help you. I am fairly certain that if you do have a question you would like discussed or/and the answer to, there will be someone else out there feeling the same.