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This is Money Talks - a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, if that ... more

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Katie Byrne
Host of Money Talks

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Insightful

    Really insightful real stories. Katie is a great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deirgem
    Ireland9 months ago
  • Really good new podcast

    Great podcast and presenter. Especially enjoyed editions with Jenny and Fionnuala as fellow freelancers.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DubalinTown
    Irelanda year ago
  • Love this pod

    Really enjoying this.

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    Alanna_Wood
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great listen!

    Brilliant

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    Emily-Bowles
    Irelanda year ago

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Nine life-changing financial decisions hiding in plain sight
Q: How should someone approach the education and career path decision to balance future earnings and personal fulfillment?
Consider not just potential salary but long-term satisfaction, adaptability, and the possibility of learning or switching later; various educational routes can be valuable if they accelerate meaningful career progress and financial resilience.
Nine life-changing financial decisions hiding in plain sight
Q: Number one on your list is who you marry. Why is this such a fundamental financial decision?
Because marriage intertwines finances, housing, taxes, and long-term goals, so aligned values and open communication can dramatically ease money decisions and reduce future conflicts.
Financial abuse - how to spot the red flags
Q: So, Melissa, you've written extensively on this topic, but for somebody who is not familiar with it, what is financial abuse?
It's when someone uses money or assets to control another person, which can be obvious or covert, and it often starts with restricting access and input into financial decisions.
Robert Whelan on the seven silent wealth killers
Q: So Robert, you actually have a list first. Of seven silent wealth killers.
The seven killers are lifestyle creep, procrastination, success bias, financial nostalgia, drift, age-related risk mismatch, and the comfort trap, each rooted in everyday habits rather than market conditions.
How Rosemary MacCabe and her husband are tackling $80k debt
Q: Tell me then about the debt. How did it creep up on you?
Rosemary explains that moving to the US combined with readily available credit, student loans, and a culture of 'buy now, pay later' created a perfect storm, and that they only realized the true scale of the debt after moving and reassessing their finances.

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The show centers on practical money how-tos, real-life financial stories, and analysis of price health across everyday life in Ireland. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations about budgeting, debt, savings for families, housing and mortgages, investing, and the evolving landscape of consumer costs—from streaming and subscriptions to energy and insurance. Guests range from journalists and analysts to founders and financial professionals, often sharing actionable tips, cautionary tales, and relatable experiences that help listeners rethink money decisions in clear, human terms. A standout trait is the blend of personal narratives with tangible financial guidance, grounded in current Irish contexts and policy discussions, making ... more

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