Whatever your preferences, and whether you like it or not, what you drive tells the world about who you are.

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Maybe you value speed over comfort or require an SUV the size of a small school bus… Well, regardless of your needs, chances are you’ve made a few mistakes when purchasing your car.

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Katie Byrne is joined by Alpha Wealth’s Nick Charalambous to discuss why even smart people lose money on cars – and why focusing on getting “bang for your buck” should never mean driving a banger.

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Whatever your preferences, and whether you like it or not, what you drive tells the world about who you are.
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Maybe you value speed over comfort or require an SUV the size of a small school bus… Well, regardless of your needs, chances are you’ve made a few mistakes when purchasing your car.
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Katie Byrne is joined by Alpha Wealth’s Nick Charalambous to discuss why even smart people lose money on cars – and why focusing on getting “bang for your buck” should never mean driving a banger.
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The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at <a href="https://independent.ie/ourjournalism">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

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How even savvy spenders lose money on cars

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn't seem like a lot, but really add up?

You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It's basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.

Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.

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Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

Do you ever wonder how much money you could save on your regular bills if you just invested a little time? The small incremental wins that mightn't seem like a lot, but really add up?
You might be surprised by how much you could save by picking up the phone. It's basically the modern-day version of finding change down the back of the couch.
Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.org, joins Katie Byrne on Money Talks to explore the big savings that are just a little phone call away.
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Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

The seven phone calls that could save you thousands

In previous years, by the time we reached this point in the summer season, you'd probably have been jetting off on a holiday booked many months ago. But recent surveys suggest that 2026 holidaymakers are holding out for a bargain. 

Regardless of which school you fall into, Irish Independent travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile has plenty of suggestions for how you can make the most of your holiday budget.

From mini bars and boat tours to musical rickshaws in NYC, Pól tells Money Talks host Katie Byrne how to avoid some common travel rip-offs.

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

Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile

Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

In previous years, by the time we reached this point in the summer season, you'd probably have been jetting off on a holiday booked many months ago. But recent surveys suggest that 2026 holidaymakers are holding out for a bargain.&nbsp;
Regardless of which school you fall into, Irish Independent travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile has plenty of suggestions for how you can make the most of your holiday budget.
From mini bars and boat tours to musical rickshaws in NYC, Pól tells Money Talks host Katie Byrne how to avoid some common travel rip-offs.
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product
Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile
Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

Destination anywhere – Pól Ó Conghaile on making the most of your holiday budget

Throughout our lives there’s one relationship that we invariably come back to time and again. It impacts our family life, our professional life and, very often, our romantic outlook.




Whatever angle you look at it from, how you feel about money could be one of the most defining relationships of your life.




Loretta Kennedy, an accredited Trauma of Money practitioner, joins Katie Byrne to unpack the many ways your money mindset can impact your finances.




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




Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Loretta Kennedy




Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

Throughout our lives there’s one relationship that we invariably come back to time and again. It impacts our family life, our professional life and, very often, our romantic outlook.
 
Whatever angle you look at it from, how you feel about money could be one of the most defining relationships of your life.
 
Loretta Kennedy, an accredited Trauma of Money practitioner, joins Katie Byrne to unpack the many ways your money mindset can impact your finances.
 
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.
 
Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Loretta Kennedy
 
Money Talks is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

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