Juggling Mind and Money
Welcome to the Juggling Mind and Money Podcast with Steve Rowe and Jessica Schlupp-Taylor.
Steve Rowe is the founder of Lucent Financial Planning and an award-winning independent financial planner. He helps you to use your money and have a great life.
Jess Schlupp-Taylor is a psychologist supporting people through change, challenges and forks in the road of life.
Together they will help you unblock the sludge in your mind, stopping you from achieving financial and psychological happiness.
Juggling Mind and Money
Ep.14 - Our colleague Luke James on Why Pensions are Exciting
Pensions might not sound thrilling, but this episode of Juggling Mind and Money proves otherwise. Lucent Financial Planning’s very own Luke James steps in alongside host Steve Row—and brings a healthy dose of enthusiasm, insight, and dinosaur-themed sock humour to the mic.
They unravel the mystery of pensions—from the flexibility of Defined Contribution schemes to the predictability of Defined Benefit plans—breaking down the jargon and mental barriers that often stop people from engaging with their financial future. You’ll also learn why pensions are a powerful tool for business owners, how tax relief turns savings into “free money”, and why relying on property alone might be a retirement plan built on sand (or bricks you can’t eat).
Plus: socks, legacy planning, and how Luke used a financial plan to retire his dad. Yes, really.
Don’t miss this sharp, down-to-earth chat packed with smart insights and a touch of playful raptor energy.
