Understanding Money with Eoin McGee
Renowned financial planner, Eoin McGee embarks on a journey of financial discovery to understand how current global events impact your money. In the show, we hear listeners give their real-life experience of a changing world, and with the help of experts, Eoin equips them with advice and information to help them understand it. In jargon-free, easy to understand language, Eoin lays out the building blocks of sound financial planning and how understanding them will leave you better placed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Irish people are good savers. But are we good investors?
In this special three-part series, Eoin explores Ireland’s relationship with investing, why we lag behind many of our European counterparts, and what prevents so many of us from taking the leap. Across the series, Eoin looks at the scale of money sitting in Irish bank accounts, travels to Boston to meet Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Robert C. Merton, and sp...
This week's episode is truly special as we welcome a remarkable young guest, Harry. Harry, an 11-year-old from Cork, travelled up to our studio in Dublin to share his inspiring story and tell us about his relationship with money. From the young age of six, Harry started showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. Now, with a solid foundation built from his early projects, Harry seeks guidance on wisely investing his earnings.
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In this week's episode of Understanding Money, we're diving into the world of mortgages with Antionette McGrath, the mortgage manager from Prosperous. If you tuned in during Season 1, you'll remember Antionette's valuable insights, and now she's back to shed even more light on the mortgage process.
This week’s episode has a slightly different format, and we just focus on answering your questions. We cover a range of topics rel...
In this episode, we're delving deeper into the forces that shape our spending habits. If you caught our earlier episode on Heuristics this season, you'll know just how fascinating the shortcuts our brains take can be. But now, we're turning our attention to another influencing force: retailers.
We sat down with Damien O’Reilly, a lecturer from TUD, to uncover the sneaky tricks retailers use to nudge us into unconscious spendin...
Last season on Understanding Money, we dove into the world of couples' finances and concluded; that communication is crucial. This week, we're taking a closer look at how couples navigate those money talks. Join us as we chat with Anita, a counsellor, to unpack the psychology behind it all. Whether you're single or coupled up, this episode has something for everyone.
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Today, we're engaging in a conversation with Revenue, accompanied by Davena Lyons from the Collector General Division. Despite the perception of Revenue as the 'Big Bad Wolf', we aim to debunk some of these myths and understand their role better, as well as discussing some important deadlines in the tax year.
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This week, we decided to switch things up a bit by engaging with one of our listeners instead of consulting a financial expert. We spoke to Aine, who reached out with a question during Season 1 of Understanding Money. We got in touch with Aine and invited her to join us on the show! Together, we delve into a range of topics, from pensions and savings to everyday expenditure and everything in between. And of course, we address your ...
We are joined by Eadoin Fitzmaurice this week who is both an influencer and has her own business. Eadoin gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how influencers get paid in Ireland, as well as some advice for people going out on their own.
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In this week's episode, our focus is on the critical topic of protection - life cover, specified illness cover, and income protection. Rather than talking about the ins and outs of policies, our aim is to spotlight individuals where protection helped them out at a time in their life that really need it.
We speak with Jackie, who was diagnosed with MS in 2022, she courageously shares her personal health and financial journey.
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This week we are talking about the attractiveness of Ireland - be it for those who left years ago and are contemplating a return, or for those considering Ireland as their new home for the first time. There is a lot of negative press around Ireland as a whole at the moment. What we wanted to do on this episode was look at the positive side of where we are as a country right now, and what makes it an attractive destination.
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This week is all about heuristics – the shortcuts our brains take to speed up decision-making. Joining with us on the show is Shane Timmons, a behavioural scientist from the ERSI, he uncovers some of the subconscious drivers behind our daily behaviours and decisions.
Get ready for some eye-opening insights into the ways our brains work, and how that affects our spending habits!
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In this week’s episode, we're diving into the world of self-employment. Taking that leap can be very scary, but it's all about getting your ducks in a row before you make the jump. If you are thinking of going out on your own, talking to people who have already made the move is one of the best things to do.
We talk to Karina today, sharing her journey from PAYE worker, getting a pay slip every week to venturing out on her own....
This week’s episode is all about financial crisis, what happens when things go wrong. Not necessarily wrong with your finances, but maybe wrong in your life. How to manage it, how to recognise the signs and most importantly where to go next.
We are joined by Dr. Juliet Bressan and discussed the health impacts of financial disasters.
Please be advised that this episode includes a discussion on sensitive topics, including suicide...
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Are you a spender or a saver?
In the season finale of Understanding Money, Eoin takes us through the steps to help you start your savings habits, what to do with your savings and when the right time is to look at investing your savings.
If you’re interested in learning how to save sustainably, listen now.
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Are you planning on applying for a mortgage?
Eoin talks through the rules, tips, and tricks to help you get mortgage ready.
Eoin is joined by the newly appointed Mortgage Manager at Prosperous Financial, Antoinette McGrath,
who’ll discuss how to make yourself more attractive to the banks to get an exemption.
Listen today to learn how to navigate the mortgage maze.
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This week’s episode is all about Inheritance Tax or Capital Acquisition Tax.
What rules govern how much tax you pay when you inherit assets from your parents? How can you maximise the amount you inherit? In this week’s episode, Eoin is joined by Tax Advisor Donal Bradley and discusses what you should be doing now to help your kids pay as little tax when it comes to what they’ll inherit from you.
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Usually we talk about what to do with our money, but this episode is all all about why we do stuff with our money.
Got a question for Eoin? Send him a voicenote:
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Watch on YouTube:
Richard Hogan interview: https://youtu.be/90-FhxtJhxk
Audience Q&A: https://youtu.be/833iw6NKXTk
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