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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Aug 17, 2018 • 5min
Should you invest your children's savings? 5MF018
Carl asked if the money he has saved for his young children in the bank should be invested instead...
Aug 15, 2018 • 28min
Personal Pensions Explained - Pensions Masterclass 2
We’re really kicking things off this week with a deep-dive on personal pensions, looking at how they work and what you need to know and do with your own pension provision.
Aug 10, 2018 • 7min
Should you invest your student loan? 5MF017
Listener Andy asks whether he should take out his student loan (which he doesn't need to live on) and invest it.
Aug 8, 2018 • 21min
What is a Pension? - Pensions Masterclass 1
It’s a brand spanking new season here on MeaningfulMoney; a season I’m calling the Pensions Masterclass. There’s an irony here because, strictly between you and me, I managed to get my chartered status without sitting a single advanced pensions exam! But I know enough to do what is needed here, which is to clear up the uncertainty, the misdirection and the confusion about this most important of wealth-building vehicles. I’m looking forward to kicking off very shortly…
Jul 18, 2018 • 35min
MMP270: A Rant About Financial Advice
I am a proud member of the financial advice profession. I think that when done well, financial advice can make a massive difference in people’s lives. The problem is that too often, it is done badly, and today I’m going to let off some steam about just that subject.
Jul 13, 2018 • 4min
What's next for MeaningfulMoney video? - 5MF016
There's plenty more to come from MeaningfulMoney video. I thought I'd take five minutes to let you know my plans...
Jul 11, 2018 • 28min
MMP269: The Financial Power of Women
Fidelity International have commissioned a study into women’s investing habits, and the report has been released which gives an interesting insight into this subject. Today I chat to Make Currie, investment Director of Fidelity International about the study and its findings
Jul 4, 2018 • 55min
MMP268: Behind The Scenes Of A Personal Finance Podcast, with Andy Hart
My good buddy, and occasional contributor to this show, Andy Hart contacted me last week with the idea that we should do a kind of behind the scene of what it takes to run a personal finance podcast. I could hardly pass up that opportunity...
Jun 29, 2018 • 5min
Should I Take My Tax-Free Cash? - 5MF015
Listener Phil emailed and asked if I thought it was a good idea for him to take his 25% tax-free cash from his pension, and invest it in an ISA. Here are three reasons why I think he shouldn't...
Jun 27, 2018 • 34min
MMP267: Five Investing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
It’s no surprise that podcast episodes which cover investing are always the most popular episodes. I guess that’s because investing presents the most impenetrable field of personal finance. It feels like there’s so much to know before you can get started. In this session I want to cover five classic investing mistakes that I see all the time, and of course, offer suggestions on how to avoid them
