The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast
Pete Matthew
Pete Matthew discusses and explains all aspects of your personal finances in simple, everyday language. Personal finance, investing, insurance, pensions and getting financial advice can all seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and easy-to-follow action steps, Pete will help you to get your money matters in order.
Each show is in two segments: Firstly, everything you need to KNOW, and secondly, everything you need to DO to move forward on the subject of that episode.
This podcast will appeal to listeners of MoneyBox Live, Wake Up To Money, Listen to Lucy, Which? Money and The Property Podcast.
To leave feedback or ask a question, go to http://meaningfulmoney.tv/askpete
Archived episodes can be found at http://meaningfulmoney.tv/mmpodcast
Each show is in two segments: Firstly, everything you need to KNOW, and secondly, everything you need to DO to move forward on the subject of that episode.
This podcast will appeal to listeners of MoneyBox Live, Wake Up To Money, Listen to Lucy, Which? Money and The Property Podcast.
To leave feedback or ask a question, go to http://meaningfulmoney.tv/askpete
Archived episodes can be found at http://meaningfulmoney.tv/mmpodcast
Episodes
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Feb 7, 2020 • 7min
Capital Gains Tax (Updated for 2020)
Bizarrely, one of the most frequently- watched videos on my YouTube channel is one from 2010 simply called Capital Gains Tax. Not much has changed since then, but there are a couple of things to mention to bring that video up to date, which is what I'm doing today!
Feb 5, 2020 • 17min
What Is Retirement?
Here we are with a brand new season of the MeaningfulMoney podcast, all about the run-in to retirement after a life of building wealth. Today I want to ask an important question right at the start - What is retirement?
Jan 31, 2020 • 6min
Preparing to take control under power of attorney
If you're preparing to take over control of your elderly relative's finances it can seem properly daunting. So let's look at some things which you and your parents together can do to make the transition easier.
Jan 29, 2020 • 28min
The Dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later schemes have always been around, but they seem to be gaining in popularity and are presenting a danger, particularly to young people as they are leading many into more serious and greater levels of debt. Today I want to address this subject with someone who has seen the results of this problem…
Jan 24, 2020 • 7min
Lasting Powers Of Attorney
A power of attorney is an important part of pretty much everybody's financial planning, or should be. But it's especially the case for elderly parents and yet, it's not an easy conversation to have…
Jan 22, 2020 • 33min
The Bank of Mum and Dad
Today my guest is Mark Bogard of Family Building Society. They reached out to me because of some research they have done into the cost of supporting children, particularly once they are adults, the implications of this for the parents, and quite a bit more. It's an interesting conversation - I hope you enjoy it…
Jan 17, 2020 • 5min
Helping Elderly Relatives With Their Finances
Today I want to start a short series here on Five Minute Friday dealing with some things to consider and to be aware of when helping older family members with their finances.
Jan 15, 2020 • 57min
JL Collins - The MeaningfulMoney Interview
Today I get to bring you what is easily my favourite interview in my nearly ten years of the MeaningfulMoney project. It was my privilege to chat with JL Collins, author of The Simple Path To Wealth, which is quite simply the greatest personal finance book ever written.
Jan 10, 2020 • 10min
Getting Things Done - A Book Review
Dropping something a little different into the feed this Friday, summarising and reviewing a book which has impacted me massively since I read it some 15 years ago - Getting Things Done by David Allen.
Jan 8, 2020 • 23min
Seven Timeless Financial Truths
A reminder of the basics is never a bad thing. No matter how advanced you are with your personal finances, and no matter what Lifestage you're in, it's always a good idea to review the basic truths about money.
