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 3, 2021 • 27min
Protection Update with Tom Baigrie of Lifesearch
Today I bring back repeat guest and protection industry legend Tom Baigrie of Lifesearch to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on insurers and whether things might return to normal. We cover whether it's arguably more important than ever for folks in their middle age to get life insurance given the disproportionate impact that Covid has had on older people.
Jan 27, 2021 • 25min
The Ultimate Guide to MONEY AND LIFE
This is the Ultimate Guide to Money & Life, which sounds very much up itself, let's face it, but is intended as a distillation of everything you need to know and do to win at money and life.
Jan 20, 2021 • 24min
The Ultimate Guide to ESTATE PLANNING
For most of us, the ideal end game is passing away peacefully in our sleep at the age of 100, having enjoyed excellent physical and mental health, never needing long-term care and with all our financial ducks in a row. Many of us would like to spend our last penny the day before we die, but many of us would also like to give some money to our family or to the causes we care about. Today I want to try and cover the vast area of estate planning, or at least the parts of it that most of us need to know and do, so that at least we're armed with some good information.
Jan 13, 2021 • 33min
The Ultimate Guide to PENSION RETIREMENT OPTIONS
When you get to the point of retirement, there are a bewildering array of options available to you, particularly regarding pensions. In today's episode, I'll be giving you everything you need to KNOW and everything you need to DO to make good choices at retirement.
Jan 6, 2021 • 35min
The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Retirement
Investing in retirement is a subject of much scholarly research, strong opinions and a whole boatload of crap information. My job today is to cut through all of that and give you the stuff you really need to know and do to invest successfully in retirement.
Dec 9, 2020 • 40min
The Money Wellness Index with Dr Ash Ranpura
Money is inextricably linked with our sense of wellbeing. That link is the reason for more and more research and initiatives into how to improve that relationship. Today I'm speaking with a real-life brain scientist to dig into this subject.
Dec 2, 2020 • 34min
The Ultimate Guide to RISK
Risk is a constant presence in our lives and in our wealth-building efforts. But what is risk, really? How can we be aware of it? Should we avoid risk or harness it? Lots to talk about in today's Ultimate Guide to RISK.
Nov 25, 2020 • 39min
The Ultimate Guide to PLATFORMS, PENSIONS & ISAS
Over the past couple of weeks, we've covered the ultimate guide to investing. We need to finish that off and talk about some of the important mechanisms of investing, the accounts we use: pensions, ISAs and all the rest!
Nov 18, 2020 • 37min
The Ultimate Guide to INVESTING, Part 2
Get ready to demystify investing! Learn why cash is just for spending and discover the importance of an emergency fund. Dive into the two essential accounts everyone should have: pension and stocks and shares ISA. Pete sheds light on balancing contributions, advises against meddling with long-term investments, and emphasizes buying low-cost, passive multi-asset funds. Plus, find out how small, frequent savings increases can supercharge your long-term benefits. Keep investing simple and focus on achieving your life goals!
Nov 11, 2020 • 41min
The Ultimate Guide To INVESTING - Part One
Having dealt with the basics of financial management and building a sure foundation, we now need to turn our attention to the task of building wealth for the future, with the Ultimate Guide to Investing.
