Change How You Think About Money - Meaningful Money

Pete Matthew is a Chartered Financial Planner and founder and host of Meaningful Money. He believes that without the right attitude and perspective, even the best financial plans can fall apart. So, how can we avoid making the wrong decisions?

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This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Are we hard- wired to make bad financial decisions?
10:29 - Acting vs Reacting
19:01 - Vanta ad
19:55 - Growing up with money as a taboo
27:15 - How to change how you think about money
35:33 - Don’t ignore the simple things
40:43 - Tide ad
41:45 - Question the information you’re getting
51:16 - How to use automation properly
01:00:04 - Does more money = better with finance?
01:08:22 - Best financial advice we've ever had
01:15:56 - 80% of everything you need to know about personal finance

[MeaningfulMoney]

So many lovely comments - thank you all! Thanks to Damo and T (and Ruth, Will and the team) for having me on the show - I had a blast!

[tealady]

I rarely listen to a podcast of over 30 minutes but this one had me hooked. At 57, with no pension and still a hefty mortgage, I know I've got to get my skates on. I was feeling a bit panicked by the enormity of the task. but now I feel empowered. Thanks to the 3 of you. This was brilliant and just what I needed.

[PrinciplesPersonalFinance]

Late to the party here with this comment, but just to say loved this conversation.

Pete is such a legend. What is often missed is to amount of people he's helped or inspired along the way. I, for one, wouldn't have started my channel if it hadn't been for years of listening to Meaningful Money before. Giving me the courage to start making content.

There are countless of financial planners out there who can say the same, let alone the hundreds of thousands who have used his guidance to improve their situation. Whether it's me, Damo or James Shack, if you listen to who these individuals look up to and paved the way for their channels. Great to have him on the pod.
👏👏👏

[alwAudio]

This is such a joy, Pete is the most delightful warm individual with an incredible knack for explaining things in simple, clear and easy to understand ways. I use the word intentional so much myself now in my own head and when talking to work colleagues about their pensions etc. Two of my favourite channels come together in the best Christmas gift we could wish for.

[benking]

This was brilliant. Best one yet! Pete Matthews is so easy to listen to.

[b]

Outstanding. I could listen to Pete and Damien (and T) talk finance all day. Balanced, objective, humorous and considered discussion from down-to-earth superstars 👍.
Thanks for all your content and Happy new year 🍻

[jbedford]

The legend that is Pete Matthew! Slightly disappointed he wasn’t wearing a Crew T-shirt however 😂 although he is looking very dapper 👌🏻

[glynjones]

I watch 4 finance cobtent providers, of which these guys are 2. But theres no doubt, Pete is trail blazing. His ability to simplfy, and make accesible, such a potentially complex area of thinking and the human / common man way in which he achieves it is why he is undeniably revered by his peers. Great, great chat guys 🤗

[HelenBerry-pikh]

Thank you Pete. Your podcast was fortunately for me the first one I listened to over 13 years ago...sharing your knowledge enabled me to reach financial independence 3 yrs ago. I love your youtube vids! Damian...you are the second person I have listened to! Both of you have been great and i thank you x

[michaelnoy]

Two legends in helping people with their finances. Brilliant

[Willsmith-qv]

Pete is a thought it would be a great idea for you two to get into a forward to watching this one

[jamiefarrell]

Great to see two of my favourite Finance YouTubers talking the key factors of wealth. I’ve learned so much from both of you, thank you!

[JohnFord-cl]

This is one of the best interviews guys..thanks...Pete is such a clued up guy, especially since I love the last 20 minutes. I think this was an awakening for most people best info advice ever given...

[batemanlife]

Really liked this guest. Knows his stuff and very friendly.

[designert]

Loved this! Could listen to you 3 all day

[MrDuncl]

The best financial advise I think I ever had, from a retired bank manager, was "Eggs in baskets". It is the reason I opened a new account with a different company when my Stocks and Shares ISA exceeded £85000. How can you be sure a company is actually buying the funds you want and not doing a Bernie Madoff, or closer to home Neil Woodford ?

[MikeAllaway]

one of my favourite UK finance youtubers. love it! 🥳

[stickleback]

Awesome all in one place!! Gen X here, it was rude to talk about money growing up in my house. Zero money advice from my parents. I'm lucky I have a decent pension more luck than anything else. If only I had been better informed I would have done even better.
Im educating my young people and send them all of your content guys, hopefully they will take it on!

[bsmith]

Saving me time *and* money by having two greats on one podcast 🎉!

[tsolo]

Just wholesome content. I love financial content but this really brings the healthy human perspective that we all need