Better With Money
Business & Finance
About
NEW EPISODES are here, starting on February 24th. If you find managing your money a struggle, this is the podcast for you. From The Irish Times, Better With Money is a crash-course in how to spend responsibly, save effectively and make big financial decisions wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- 'Never open that app again' - Investing platforms, ETFs, and the deemed disposal headache
This episode of Better With Money discusses beginner investing strategies with Dan Malone, covering online platforms like Trading 212 and Trade Republic, ETF selection, and Ireland's deemed disposal tax rules. It emphasizes maximizing pens…
- “99.9% of people shouldn’t be picking stocks’ - A beginner’s guide to investment apps in Ireland
This episode guides beginners through investment apps in Ireland, analyzing platforms like Trading 212 and Revolut. Expert Dan Malone covers hidden fees, tax implications, and advocates for long-term, passive ETF investing over individual…
- New savings and investment scheme: What's in Simon Harris' plan?
Aideen Finnegan and Kel Galavan discuss Simon Harris’s proposed savings and investment scheme, comparing it to the SSIA, Swedish, and UK systems. Kel Galavan explains knowns and unknowns regarding access, fees, and term length, while offer…
- “My salary was in my wardrobe” - How a former shopaholic overcame her overspending
Paige Pritchard, a reformed compulsive spender, shares her journey of overcoming $40,000 in debt and discusses the psychological reasons behind overspending, such as influencer culture and the desire for control.
- Sinking Funds: How the viral trend can transform your finances
This episode revisits the concept of sinking funds, explaining them as separate savings pots for specific expenses. Maths teacher Anita Collins shares how this practice can improve financial management, provide a buffer for large bills, an…
- Sort your finances out over a few drinks with friends: The ‘admin party’ that saved €1,169
The 'admin party' trend involves friends tackling financial admin together. Host Aideen Finnegan and Irish Times journalists Niamh Browne, Conor Pope, and Órla Ryan experiment with this method to address issues like bills and work expenses.
- 'You can holiday in Vietnam for the price of a week in Greece' - budget travel strategies that work
Stephanie Barry Woods discusses budget travel strategies, sharing insights on securing affordable flights and accommodation. She explains how to organize a trip to Southeast Asia for the cost of a week in Greece, covering various travel ex…
- Pot o' gold or Fool's Gold? What beginner investors need to know
This episode discusses gold as an investment, its rising value, and suitability for novice investors. Experts Cian Carolan and Chupi Sweetman advise building an emergency fund and clearing debt before considering gold as a small portfolio…
- 'Start off with an amount that you're comfortable with losing': a beginner's guide to the stock market
Aideen Finnegan discusses how to start investing in the stock market, covering options like Revolut or Davy Select apps and life-wrapped funds. Fiona Reddan explains tax implications, while Senan Delargy offers practical tips for beginners.
- 'Tell them you want €40k' Pay negotiations, investing, and how to take financial control
Financial planner Leah McMahon discusses financial literacy, security, and independence, focusing on strategies for pay negotiations and investing. The episode touches on the National Financial Literacy Strategy 2025-2029, particularly rel…
- ‘That is the secret sauce’: How to set your children up for financial success in Ireland
Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial discusses inflation-proofing children's savings in Ireland through investment strategies like ETFs and tax-efficient gifting, sharing advice for young adults on the podcast Better With Money.
- From side hustle to startup: how to set up a small business
This episode of Better With Money features PwC partner Colm O'Callaghan providing a guide to setting up a small business, covering idea testing and available tax reliefs for micro-businesses.
- ‘One couple had €1,500 waiting for them’: The tax refunds Irish workers aren’t claiming
Many Irish PAYE workers overpay tax yearly and are unaware they can claim refunds on routine expenses and specific tax reliefs, such as the Home Carer Credit. This episode details common unclaimed refunds and how to check for them on Reven…
- 'The biggest asset apart from the family home is the pension': How to talk about money in relationships
Financial planner Kelly Anne Quinn joins Better With Money to discuss the importance of aligning financial goals early in relationships, covering topics like rent, divorce, and pensions. The episode also demystifies the tax system for coup…
- ‘That’s what makes EVs so shockingly affordable’: Navigating the complex world of car buying
Aideen Finnegan and Neil Briscoe discuss the complexities of car buying, including financing options like PCP, running costs, and the long-term savings of electric vehicles.
- 'It completely freed me from stress': The transformative power of sinking funds
Anita Collins explains the concept and benefits of sinking funds, a method of saving for specific expenses, on the Better With Money podcast. The episode also features consumer affairs correspondent Conor Pope discussing potential Budget 2…
- Fix your finances: Better with Money is back
The Better With Money podcast from The Irish Times is back to address listeners' financial concerns, even amidst current economic challenges. The show provides clear, jargon-free advice.
- Coming soon: new episodes of Better With Money
New episodes of Better With Money are coming soon, coinciding with Budget Day. The podcast will cover topics like managing finances, taking advantage of tax breaks, dealing with high prices, and financing a new car, with support from PwC I…
- The ultimate tax break you need to take advantage of
This episode of Better With Money explains pensions, covering how to start or improve plans, understand jargon, utilize employer and state contributions, and address the gender pay gap's impact on women's pensions. It aims to provide jargo…
- How to make a 'side hustle' work for you
This episode of Better With Money discusses the concept of side hustles, their nuances in an Irish context, and how to assess and choose potential opportunities. Expert Deirdre O'Keeffe explains the process of making a side hustle work, in…
- I cleared six figures worth of debt in Ireland. These are the low-risk ways to invest that helped
Kel Galavan, a Qualified Financial Advisor, discusses how she overcame six-figure debt and now coaches others in investing. She explains that saving alone is insufficient and advocates for a long-term, lower-risk strategy to ensure financi…
- Buying a home? Insider tips to help you with each step, from loan approval to closing a deal
Miriam Finn, a buyer's agent, shares insider tips on navigating the Irish home-buying process. She covers timelines, mortgage applications, bidding strategies, and choosing legal representation, aiming to simplify the daunting task for asp…
- How to finally get on top of debt
Ann-Marie Gaynor details her journey from significant debt following a personal crisis to financial recovery, including paying off her mortgage. She now aims to empower others to manage their finances, even amidst the current cost of livin…
- 'How I saved €100,000 in four years' - strategies and tips for putting money away
Stephanie Barry Woods shares her journey of saving €100,000 in four years to travel the world. She discusses her strategies for becoming an astute saver and Conor Pope explains current savings options available.
- How changing your 'money mindset' can help fix your finances
This episode of Better With Money discusses how early money memories and subconscious beliefs, as explained by Emma Edwards of The Broke Generation, can sabotage current finances. It covers identifying these beliefs and breaking self-defea…
- Conor Pope on budgeting without the BS: ‘It’s not about a life of misery. It’s managing the money you have’
Consumer affairs correspondent Conor Pope explains how to budget without jargon, focusing on accessible steps like tracking spending and setting goals. The episode emphasizes that budgeting can be empowering and motivating, not a life of m…
- Bad with money? This new podcast gives practical advice on fixing your finances
The podcast Better With Money from The Irish Times provides practical financial advice for those struggling with budgeting, investing, or saving for a home. It features interviews with people who share their experiences and offer guidance…
- Coming Soon: Better With Money
Better With Money, a new podcast from The Irish Times, will launch soon to help listeners manage their finances. It aims to provide guidance on spending, saving, and making financial decisions.