Have you been noticing price hikes at the petrol pump? Or perhaps you’re second guessing your travel plans? No matter what your lifestyle is, it seems likely that the ongoing conflict in Iran will impact your household budget.

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In this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne chats with Saoirse Hanley about the many ways – some obvious, others surprising – that events in the Middle East will have a financial ripple effect across the world.

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Saoirse Hanley, Money writer and columnist at the Irish Independent




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Have you been noticing price hikes at the petrol pump? Or perhaps you’re second guessing your travel plans? No matter what your lifestyle is, it seems likely that the ongoing conflict in Iran will impact your household budget.
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In this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne chats with Saoirse Hanley about the many ways – some obvious, others surprising – that events in the Middle East will have a financial ripple effect across the world.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Saoirse Hanley, Money writer and columnist at the Irish Independent
 
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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Mortgage rate spikes, airfare increases and soaring fuel prices – how the Iran war could hit your pocket

Ellie Kistnen's story is one many listeners would likely aspire to. Realising some years ago that her debt was no longer feasible, she set out to get on top of it. She has since turned her situation around – and offers great advice to others on paying off a mortgage early, switching providers, or even just managing the day-to-day budgeting that makes a big difference overall.




Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Ellie Kistnen (instagram.com/planningandfinances)

Ellie Kistnen's story is one many listeners would likely aspire to. Realising some years ago that her debt was no longer feasible, she set out to get on top of it. She has since turned her situation around – and offers great advice to others on paying off a mortgage early, switching providers, or even just managing the day-to-day budgeting that makes a big difference overall.
 
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How to pay off your mortgage ahead of schedule with personal finance blogger Ellie Kistnen

If you’re hoping to improve your finances, but aren’t having any luck, might you be focusing on the wrong things? Are there certain expenses or habits that subtly cripple your efforts? Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial argues that, sometimes, small incremental changes yield the biggest results. In this episode, he lays out the seven behaviours that might be holding you back, from drift and financial nostalgia to the age-risk gap.

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Robert Whelan (Rockwell Financial)

If you’re hoping to improve your finances, but aren’t having any luck, might you be focusing on the wrong things? Are there certain expenses or habits that subtly cripple your efforts? Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial argues that, sometimes, small incremental changes yield the biggest results. In this episode, he lays out the seven behaviours that might be holding you back, from drift and financial nostalgia to the age-risk gap.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Robert Whelan (Rockwell Financial)

Robert Whelan on the seven silent wealth killers

Last week, the High Court issued a landmark judgement in favour of Sky, allowing them to pursue end users of ‘dodgy boxes’ instead of just the providers. So what does this mean for the approximately 400,000 users of this illegal service, what are the legitimate offerings favoured by the rest of us and where can you find the best value for digital entertainment subscriptions?

Host: Katie Byrne | Guests: Adrian Weckler and Dave Hanratty 

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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