The ‘FIRE’ movement - ‘Financial Independence, Retire Early’ - dates back to the 1990s and is very much in fashion today among people who want to build a nest egg that allows them to walk away from their career in their 50s, 40s, or even their 30s. Michael Houghton, a major proponent of the movement, explains his journey so far, the key ways to save, and how he built a family portfolio of €700,000 in seven years.   
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Michael Houghton  
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Financial Independence, Retire Early: ‘It took us three years to save €100,000’  


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 

Financial Independence, Retire Early: ‘It took us three years to save €100,000’

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