Are Irish dodgy-box users about to get hit with fines? Plus, how to get better value from streaming services

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 …

Securing your child’s financial future: Money expert Cian Carolan shares his playbook

For most parents, securing their child’s future isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. From childcare and education to saving, investing and long-term planning, the decisions made when they’re small can shape the opportunities open to them decades down the line. But with rising living costs and ong…

Mortgage rate spikes, airfare increases and soaring fuel prices – how the Iran war could hit your pocket

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. ­ In this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne chats with Saoirse Hanle…

Escaping burnout: ‘I threw up on my way to work out of sheer stress and panic’ 

A lot of people dream of packing in their corporate job and starting an off-the-grid business adventure, but Rosanna Irwin actually did it, trading in an ultra-demanding tech gig for Samsú, a cabin-based digital detox space in the heart of Irish nature. On this episode of Money Talks, Ms Irwin expl…

Andrew Lynch on Homely, the rent-to-buy startup designed to help ‘quirky’ mortgage cases

When Andrew Lynch moved back to Ireland after a number of years living abroad, coming home and buying a home should have been relatively straightforward. Instead, he found himself among those whose personal circumstances mean they have little hope of buying a home in Ireland today. So began Homely…

Heir Hunting: Maeve Mullin of Finders International Ireland on her unique and rewarding career

Have you ever needed to track down a long-lost relative for inheritance purposes? If you have, you’ll know that it’s not the easiest job in the world. Thankfully, for people like you, it’s one that Maeve Mullin, Director of Finders International Ireland, has mastered. In this episode of Money Talk…

‘The art of the possible’ – Martina Hennessy on getting a mortgage over 40

With people embarking on major life events that little bit later, the idea of taking out a mortgage in your 40s is becoming increasingly common. In fact, Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie has worked with clients who are a decade older than that. But what are the potential pitfalls, long-term implication…

“The forehead doesn’t age on its own”: Liz Dwyer on a holistic approach to Botox budgeting 

Liz Dwyer is a familiar face to those interested in Ireland’s aesthetic economy, and hers is also a face that’s no stranger to a needle, a nip or tweakment.  It’s all in pursuit of knowledge for the Future Beauty Show, an annual event co-founded by Dwyer and her sister Nikki. Their goal? To educate…

‘The day we got back to zero was one of the best days of my life’ – Kel Galavan on climbing out of negative equity and learning to invest

Today, Kel Galavan is a popular money coach and author, but 10 years ago, her financial situation was far from perfect. Having climbed out of negative equity and saved over €27,000 during a no-spend year, Ms Galavan is living proof we can overcome even the most trying financial situations. She…

“ Nothing grows in the comfort zone”: Dan Malone on making your savings work for you

Interest rates in Irish legacy banks aren't particularly enticing for savers, so are there other avenues that will get you more bang for your buck? Dan Malone is a regular contributor to Indo Money, a qualified financial adviser and accountant and he has just launched Honest.ie. He’s here to tell u…