It’s that time of year again – the budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year’s ‘giveaway’ budget firmly consigned to the history books, it’s time to tighten our belts. On this episode of Money Talks, the Irish Independent business team breaks down the winners, the losers and the main headlines from this year’s balance sheet.




Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan

It’s that time of year again – the budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year’s ‘giveaway’ budget firmly consigned to the history books, it’s time to tighten our belts. On this episode of&nbsp;Money Talks, the&nbsp;Irish Independent&nbsp;business team breaks down the winners, the losers and the main headlines from this year’s balance sheet.
 
Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan

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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.

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Budget 2026: What your payslip will look like in January

We’re into the January crunch now, and chances are you’re counting the days, hours and minutes until payday. It’s a familiar problem, but does it always have to be like this? When it comes to hard times, Ann-Marie Gaynor walked the walk before she talked the talk. You may recognise her by her online “Irish Budgeting Mammy” handle, where she teaches others how to take control of their finances. On this episode, she takes us through her savings journey.




Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Ann-Marie Gaynor




The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

We’re into the January crunch now, and chances are you’re counting the days, hours and minutes until payday. It’s a familiar problem, but does it always have to be like this? When it comes to hard times, Ann-Marie Gaynor walked the walk before she talked the talk. You may recognise her by her online “Irish Budgeting Mammy” handle, where she teaches others how to take control of their finances. On this episode, she takes us through her savings journey.
 
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Ann-Marie Gaynor
 
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

‘I start saving in February for next Christmas’: Irish Budgeting Mammy on her savings journey 

We often hear that switching to a different service provider can save you hundreds, if not thousands. And yet, many people are reluctant to make the move. Is it the effort? The research required? The mere thought of it? Or are we just stubbornly set in our ways? On this episode of Money Talks, we look at how to go about making the big switch. 

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Host: Katie Byrne. Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan

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The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

We often hear that switching to a different service provider can save you hundreds, if not thousands. And yet, many people are reluctant to make the move. Is it the effort? The research required? The mere thought of it? Or are we just stubbornly set in our ways? On this episode of Money Talks, we look at how to go about making the big switch.&nbsp;
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Host: Katie Byrne. Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan
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The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

“Forget loyalty”: How you could save thousands by switching your service providers  

As the new year gets underway, how do we get our heads together and manage our money, particularly if we find ourselves in a state of difficult debt? Not to mention all the natural anxieties that accompany it. On this episode, we look at one person’s tricky experience with debt and examine how it speaks to universal issues, learning curves and the argument that if you can’t afford to buy it twice, you can’t afford it at all.    
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Eoin McGee   
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product 

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