The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast

The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast

Author: Pete Matthew Language: English Episodes: 100
Money doesn't have to be a source of stress or confusion. On The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast, host Pete Matthew cuts through the industry jargon to talk about your financial life in clear, practical terms. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes; it's about building lasting security and understanding. Pete tackles the topics many find intimidating-like investing for the future, navigating pensions, choosing the right insurance, or finding trustworthy financial advice-and breaks them down into manageable concepts. What makes this podcast particularly useful is its consistent structure. Every episode is thoughtfully divided into two parts: first, laying out the essential knowledge you need to understand a topic, and then providing the concrete, actionable steps you can take to apply that knowledge directly to your own situation. You'll come away from each conversation not just informed, but equipped with a clear direction. Whether you're just starting to organize your finances or looking to refine a long-term plan, Pete Matthew offers a steady, educational voice in the often noisy world of personal finance. Tune in for straightforward guidance that translates complex ideas into your everyday language, helping you build confidence and take control of your money journey.
Episodes
Listener Questions Episode 31 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
A couple of questions this week about having too big a pension fund, plus a great question on platform choice where Rog and Pete discuss their own experiences. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA31 01:58 Question 1…
Listener Questions, Episode 30 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:33
It's another varied mix of questions, with a couple on catching up after a late start, avoiding the 60% tax trap and lots more. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA30 01:03 Question 1 Hi, I'm curious if you have advi…
Listener Questions Episode 29 - Retire Soon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
In today's Q&A episode, we're answering a bunch of questions from those on the threshold of retirement, getting into the nitty-gritty of age-difference planning, DB scheme reductions and all sorts! Shownotes: https://mea…
Listener Questions Episode 28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:55
It's another mixed-bag of questions this week, covering income protection, the local government pension scheme, avoiding the 60% tax trap and much more besides! Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/2025/10/08/listener-q…
Listener Questions - Episode 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:35
This week, we have questions about planning property purchases together as a soon-to-be-married couple, investing an inheritance, balancing an age gap between spouses and much more besides! Shownotes: https://meaningfulm…
Listener Questions - Episode 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:44
Some great questions this week about planning for the loss of the personal allowance, investing in GIAs, persuading an aunt to write a will, and much more besides! Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA26 01:11 Questio…
Listener Questions - Episode 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
It's another packed and mixed bag of questions here on Meaningful Money. Today we deal with Seafarer's pension contributions, tax-free cash on DB pension schemes and annual allowance calculations. Plus we give some thoug…
Listener Questions - Episode 24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:55
This week, Pete is rested after his holiday and may even be more tanned than Roger, for once! We answer a mixed bag of questions ranging from financial planning if you're on benefits to tax-free cash recycling and lots b…
Listener Questions Episode 23 - Inheritance Tax [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
This week we have a bunch of questions on the subject of inheritance tax, trusts and estate planning. Fair to say, these stretched us quite a bit and we had some surprises as we researched the answers! Shownotes: https:/…
Listener Questions Episode 22: Financial Planning for Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
This week, Pete and Roger answer your questions about investing and planning for children, including trusts, life insurance and how to keep tax low. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA22 01:35 Question 1 Hi, A frien…