The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast Christmas Episode 2025
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Dec 24, 2025 Pete and Roger reflect on a landmark year for personal finance, sharing insights from new book releases and the growth of video podcasting. They celebrate record Black Friday sign-ups and introduce 'Bank of Dad,' aimed at teaching finance basics to younger audiences. The duo warns against following investment fads and emphasizes simplifying retirement decisions. Personal stories, including a challenging household flood and moments of grief, add depth, while they express gratitude to their community as they preview exciting plans for the new year.
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Keep Financial Guidance Current
- Update key resources periodically to keep advice accurate as rules and numbers change.
- Pete committed to updating his first book by May 2026 to reflect new allowances and rules.
Video Raises Production Discipline
- Video adds discipline and a new dynamic that complements audio content.
- Pete found the filmed Q&As and YouTube channel broadened audience engagement this year.
Let Questions Drive Content
- Use audience Q&As to address what listeners actually want rather than preset topics.
- Roger and Pete found Q&As resonated and kept the podcast alive during a quieter output year.