Better With Money

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.

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The ultimate tax break you need to take advantage of

Alright fine, we'll admit it. This episode is about pensions. But we're unpacking them in a way that won't melt your brain, we promise. Whether you've started late or haven't even taken one out yet, deputy business editor Dominic Coyle explains: How to start from scratch, or level up a basic pension plan Understanding jargon How employer contributions can help double your pension pot How to maximise the state's contribution Ways you can offset the disadvantage of starting later How the gender pa...

Jul 01, 2025•24 min

How to make a 'side hustle' work for you

What’s traditionally been known as the ‘nixer’ in Ireland, is recognised more widely on social media as the side hustle . Most people’s understanding of the term is additional income that supplements a person’s PAYE earnings. As with many other trends, Instagram and Tiktok’s algorithms churn out an Americanised version of the phenomenon where grind culture is revered and stories of multi-million dollar businesses - born on smartphones while loading the laundry - are legion. But as with other vir...

Jun 24, 2025•33 min

I cleared six figures worth of debt in Ireland. These are the low-risk ways to invest that helped

If you've always thought investing is only for high-earning, suit-wearing, happy-hour cocktail swigging finance bros, Kel Galavan - aka MrsSmartMoneyHQ - is here to tell you why you're wrong. The Qualified Financial Advisor was in six figure debt after the 2008 financial crash, but has since turned her financial life around and now coaches others who are new to the investing game. In this episode she explains why saving is not enough and how the way to secure your financial future is with a long...

Jun 17, 2025•25 min

Buying a home? Insider tips to help you with each step, from loan approval to closing a deal

Are you in the fortunate position of being able to save for a home or you're hoping to buy in the next few years? Purchasing a property in Ireland, especially when you are new to the process, can be daunting task at the best of times. But with the current housing crisis it’s tougher than ever and that’s before you even get to the stage of dealing with auctioneers, banks, quantity surveyors and solicitors. Miriam Finn is a buyers’ agent. A former estate agent, where she only represented the vendo...

Jun 10, 2025•43 min

How to finally get on top of debt

In the aftermath of the financial crash, Ann-Marie Gaynor was getting over a marital breakdown, lone parenting three children under 7 and in five-figure debt. A self-described Celtic Tiger baby, Gaynor says she only ever saw her credit card limit as a target and would apply for a new card once she'd maxed out another. In this episode she shares how she turned her life around; kicking the debt, clearing her mortgage and now encouraging her social media followers to regain control of their finance...

Jun 03, 2025•26 min

'How I saved €100,000 in four years' - strategies and tips for putting money away

Stephanie Barry Woods and her husband Tim quit their jobs in 2016 to travel the world. They haven't lived back home since. The Cork native goes by @StephMyLife on social media where she shares all her best travel tips, as well as how she and Tim managed to save €100,000 in four years to fund their adventure. In this episode, Steph elaborates on what she did as a formerly financially illiterate twenty something to become an astute saver. Conor Pope also joins the podcast to explain the different ...

May 27, 2025•30 min

How changing your 'money mindset' can help fix your finances

Your earliest money memories might be sabotaging your present day finances. That top you bought after a bad day at work? That savings account you keep meaning to open? Or that skimping you do on the bill at the end of a meal, that makes your friends’ eyes roll... Most of these behaviours can be traced back to attitudes and beliefs around money that we formed in childhood, according to Emma Edwards of The Broke Generation. In this episode we speak to the finance writer, podcaster and author about...

May 20, 2025•27 min

Conor Pope on budgeting without the BS: ‘It’s not about a life of misery. It’s managing the money you have’

If you’re struggling to budget and wondering where you’re going wrong, Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent Conor Pope has you covered. From spending tracking to goal setting to switching providers, Conor breaks it down into accessible steps without bombarding you with jargon or berating you for your love of oat milk lattes. Yes, this stuff is hard but is possible to budget in a way that’s empowering and motivating. Better With Money is for information purposes only and does not constitute...

May 13, 2025•15 min

Bad with money? This new podcast gives practical advice on fixing your finances

If you’ve always been a bit a mess with money, and it’s really time you got your act together, Better With Money from The Irish Times is the podcast for you. Whether you’re brutal at budgeting, interested in investing or hoping for your own home - we speak to people who’ve been there and done that, to explain the “yeah but literally how”? So don’t feel bad if you don’t know your assets from your elbow – check out Better With Money from The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

May 09, 2025•50 sec

Coming Soon: Better With Money

If you find managing your money a struggle, this is the podcast for you. From The Irish Times, Better With Money is a podcast crash-course in how to spend responsibly, save effectively and make big financial decisions wisely. Coming soon on podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2025•24 sec

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