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Money Talks

Money Talks

By: Irish Independent
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This is Money Talks - a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, if that sounds like a show worth investing in, you can follow Money Talks wherever you get your podcasts... new episodes land on Wednesdays. Economics
Episodes
  • Are Irish dodgy-box users about to get hit with fines? Plus, how to get better value from streaming services
    Apr 1 2026
    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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    24 mins
  • Securing your child’s financial future: Money expert Cian Carolan shares his playbook
    Mar 25 2026

    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 ongoing economic uncertainty, how do you balance providing for today with preparing for tomorrow? Which financial choices actually make a difference? And how can you help your children make good decisions in future?

    Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Cian Carolan, managing director of DNG Financial Services

    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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    26 mins
  • Mortgage rate spikes, airfare increases and soaring fuel prices – how the Iran war could hit your pocket
    Mar 18 2026

    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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    20 mins
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