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The Meaningful Money Handbook

Everything you need to KNOW and everything you need to DO to secure your financial future

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The Meaningful Money Handbook

By: Pete Matthew
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In The Meaningful Money Handbook, personal finance expert and podcaster extraordinaire Pete Matthew guides you through everything you need to KNOW and everything you need to DO to build a secure financial future for yourself and your family.

This is achievable for everyone by following three simple steps:

1. Spend less than you earn and clear debt.
2. Insure against disaster.
3. Build up your savings and invest wisely.

You will learn:

- How to get out of debt as quickly as possible.
- Techniques for good financial control, so you can avoid getting into debt again.
- The importance of insurance for laying down a foundation on which to build a solid financial plan, which isn't washed away by an unexpected disaster.
- How to save and invest simply and efficiently so that you can work your way towards future financial freedom.

No matter your starting position, or your existing level of comfort with dealing with your money, Pete Matthew's calm, straightforward and jargon-free approach will appeal to you and help you to set out on the right path.

The Meaningful Money Handbook is a practical guide to succeeding with money by cutting out the stuff you don't need to know, and clarifying the essential things you need to do, to make a real difference to your life.

Don't put it off any longer – pick up this book and start to take a meaningful approach to your money today.

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Pete has shared more financial wisdom with more people than anyone I know. He is not only a credit to our mighty profession, he's a credit to humanity. He's on a selfless pursuit to assist those who are willing to take ownership of their financial futures. Money is invisible and financial success is about working on future problems. Pete brings these subjects to life and caringly tells you what you need to know and more importantly what you need to do. This book is long overdue; it deserves to be a bestseller.
This is not a book for experts; it is a book for everyone. Pete is a rare breed - an expert who speaks in plain terms.
As a marketer, I have a career-long obsession with keeping things simple whether it's a product, process or just the language we use in communications. I don't think the financial services industry is any good at this, which is why many people don't think about their finances. A lack of financial education on the school curriculum adds to the problem. Pete Matthew has written the best simple guide to personal finance I've ever read. Not only will it help people of all ages understand and take control of their finances, I think it deserves to become a text book used in schools to give students a financial foundation for their future.
Pete is a personal finance force to be reckoned with and this is THE book you need to get control of your money. Read this book and learn what really matters about money from one of the best personal finance podcasters on the planet.
Pete has been churning out high quality content for years now and he is a financial planner I respect. He is well known for combining wisdom with simplicity and this is a big feature of The Meaningful Money Handbook. He has built financial plans for hundreds of his clients and it is great to get that human perspective within this book, which offers more than just theory. This book offers insight and advice for every part of your finances.
I just love Pete's work and Meaningful Money has been simply outstanding in making the complex simple. The tone, language and the delivery style are refreshing and promote engagement every time. Can someone please put Pete in charge of educating our society on money matters!
I've been following Pete's work with Meaningful Money since the very first video, into the podcasts and now the book. He has a unique way of explaining all about money and finance that's easy to understand and enjoyable at the same time. The book is a great guide for anyone at any stage of their financial life.
Pete is one of the true good guys in the world of finance. Knowledgable, approachable, with a talent for making money management accessible to the public. His book is the next logical step for Meaningful Money. A practical guide without waffle from a man whose services I have personally recommended. I have no doubt it will improve the lives of those who read it.
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This should be a compulsory read! It's the financial education I needed. I am now motivated and equipped with the tools I need to secure my financial future. Excellent book - I've listened to it twice now, and will continue to dip in and out for inspiration.

Essential listening

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The most basic book that one should read for financial planning. Very comprehensive and easy to read.

Simple and comprehensive

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As somebody who's never been interested in investing, partly through fear and partly through not really understanding how it all works, this book has been fantastic. It helps ordinary people understand how best to slowly and steadily build wealth without needing to spend a fortune during the early stages on a financial advisor.

For those really wanting to understand all the technical elements, Pete's podcast would be an important part of that, but for those of us who are just looking for a simple explanation of the steps you can take to secure a better financial future, this book is all you need!

Excellent

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As a meaningful money podcast listener I wondered whether there would be anything new to learn from this book, and there was some repeat of info previously shared, but was still a valuable listen to solidify the concepts.
Basic rationale for looking at where the money goes... and... more importantly focusing your mind on where you want to send it. Simplified details on pensions and investments all aimed at the UK market - which is the difficulty with so many other books that aim to turn your finances around but are mainly relevant to the USA.
An easy listen. Not patronising or evangelical. An ideal push in the right direction. Will definite follow this man in whatever other media/books he chooses to put out.

Still valuable even after listening to pods

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What a book! What an author!
This book is excellently written and well organized. The best personal finance book I have read or listened to. Useful and practical information. Very appropriate for the UK. The author explains facts beautifully; makes you feel like he’s sat next to you. Couldn’t stop until I finished it. I’ve also bought the kindle version, subscribed to the podcast and started using the website. Thanks Pete.

Wish I could give this 6 Stars!

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