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
Mentioned books
May 23, 2018 • 28min
INFLATION: First Principles 6
Inflation is one of the unseen forces of personal finance. It’s everywhere and it has a direct impact on your money in more ways than one. Today we’re going to look at inflation and how to keep it in mind as you build wealth for your future.
May 18, 2018 • 6min
When is the best time...?
This week, Dean, who has listened to every episode of the show, asks about whether there is a 'best time' to switch from offsetting your mortgage to investing for the future. Unsurprisingly, there is no best time, but there are factors in any financial decision...
May 16, 2018 • 26min
RISK: First Principles 5
Risk is a subject so inseparably attached to wealth building that I had to include it as one of my first principles. Trouble is, it’s a subject that I have dealt with at some length before, so how will I find something new to say? We’ll see…
May 4, 2018 • 6min
Past performance is no guide to future performance
Listener Martin asked about the caveat that you see on every piece of literature to do with investments - Past performance is no guide to future performance. Is that really true?
May 2, 2018 • 28min
COMPOUNDING: First Principles 4
Einstein apparently labelled compound interest ‘the eighth wonder of the world.’ But what is it about this simple mathematical concept that got one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century all shook up? Let’s find out…
Apr 27, 2018 • 6min
Why should I pay an adviser?
Listener Fin wrote and asked about the value that financial advisers can add to their clients and their investments. In this Five Minute Friday video, I list four ways that an adviser can add way more value than the fees they charge...
Apr 26, 2018 • 47min
MMP258: The Disruptive Entrepreneur, Rob Moore
I get asked by a LOT of people to come onto the show. That’s the price of having a lovely audience like you, which other folks would like to get in front of. But because you’re so lovely, I’m VERY picky about who gets to come on. But today’s guest made the cut...
Apr 25, 2018 • 24min
CONTROL: First Principles 3
In this season we’re looking at the first principles, the fundamentals of good financial management. This week, I want to look at the aspect of managing your money which puts you in the hotseat - CONTROL.
Apr 20, 2018 • 7min
Understanding Investment Returns
Listener Dan asked me about how to understand the returns quoted by funds on websites, platforms and factsheets. What is yield? And what's with accumulation and income units? I explain everything in this Five Minute Friday episode.
Apr 18, 2018 • 24min
Defining Wealth - First Principles 2
We’re going back to first principles, looking deep into the fundamentals of personal finance success. And if we're going to do that, then we’d better start by defining what personal finance success actually is. Not an easy task, but I’ve never yet shied away from a challenge on this show!
