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Revealed: Ireland's new personal investment account - so how will it work?

October 6, 2026 · 25 min

Aideen Finnegan is joined by Dan Malone of Honest.ie for a debrief on the new personal investment account scheme unveiled by Finance Minister Simon Harris in Budget 2027. Dan explains it's a tax-advantaged “home” for investing in assets…
"Most people are overpaying for their health insurance": here's how to save on yours

September 29, 2026 · 41 min

Not everyone can afford or even wants health insurance. But for those who do - or those who worry affordability will force them to drop theirs - this episode of Better with Money is your ultimate guide to saving at a time of stringent…
Wills, windfalls and inheritance tax: Here’s how to understand them in Ireland

September 22, 2026 · 34 min

Irish Times deputy business editor, Dominic Coyle, and trust and estate practitioner,Trea McGuinness, discuss what’s set to be the biggest transfer of generational wealth ever in Ireland. That’s because the over 65s own the lion’s share of…
'I get asked this almost by every client I have': ETFs with Kevin Elliott

September 15, 2026 · 25 min

Investment expert Kevin Elliott returns to the podcast to answer the most commonly asked questions about Exchange Traded Funds, including the one he gets asked by almost every client: "Should I start investing in ETFs now, or wait for the…
Thinking of buying a derelict property to create your dream home? Here’s what you need to know

September 8, 2026 · 33 min

As "Cheap Irish Homes" returns to TV screens, Better with Money explores whether vacant and derelict properties could actually offer a route to home ownership for first-time buyers, or would it be a rookie mistake to take on a…

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New investment scheme: Here's what we now know - and what we still don't

September 1, 2026 · 24 min

For months there's been a maddening drip feeding of information about the Minister for Finance's proposed state-backed investment scheme for ordinary Irish savers. Yesterday the government finally nailed some colours to the mast revealing…
Back to School: Conor Pope's guide to surviving the September squeeze

August 25, 2026 · 27 min

Yes schoolbooks are now free and non-crested uniforms are more widely available, but there remains an unavoidable financial burden for parents every September. Digital devices, app fees, voluntary contributions, new shoes, extra-curricular…
Paul Merriman on pensions: ‘I’d rather see clients mortgage-free by 66 even if that means delaying contributions’

August 18, 2026 · 32 min

If you think €40,000 a year would give you a comfortable life in retirement, the maths might give you a land. A 30 year old on just over €60k per annum would need to start saving 22% of their monthly income (€1,135) to secure that figure…
How the viral 'admin party' saved €1,169

August 11, 2026 · 33 min

The idea of an “admin party” has gone viral since the term was coined last year. It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise given how we are all drowning in our own quicksand of “I must get around to that” jobs. Whether it’s disputing a…
Impulse shopping ruining your finances? Here's how to break the cycle

August 4, 2026 · 34 min

This episode first aired in April.It's exactly the one you need to hear if you buy so many items online, you feel you need to sneak them past your partner / family / housemates before they see another package arrive at the door. Even at a…
Buying a car: should you go Hire Purchase, PCP or a loan from your bank?

July 28, 2026 · 41 min

This episode was first published in September 2025 so the prices quoted will reflect a time when Donald Trump hadn't started a war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was open and inflation wasn't as high as it is now. However the information…
Solar Panels: 'Our electricity bill now averages €208 a month'

July 21, 2026 · 32 min

If you’ve been wondering whether solar panels are worth the costly initial outlay, this is the episode for you. “At no stage have I ever heard anyone say ‘I wish I didn’t put so many solar panels up.’ It’s usually ‘I wish I put a bigger…

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About the show

If you find managing your money a struggle, this is the podcast for you. From The Irish Times, Better With Money is a crash-course in how to spend responsibly, save effectively and make big financial decisions wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.