Better With Money
Episodes
'Start off with an amount that you're comfortable with losing': a beginner's guide to the stock market
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've spoken about investing before on Better with Money but today we're honing in specifically on how to invest in the stock market. If you've been w...
'Tell them you want €40k' Pay negotiations, investing, and how to take financial control
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial literacy isn’t just about understanding jargon. It’s about security and independence, says Leah McMahon - a financial planner with Castl...
‘That is the secret sauce’: How to set your children up for financial success in Ireland
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's tough making ends meet in 2026, let alone setting aside money for our children's future. But Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial says it's worth ...
From side hustle to startup: how to set up a small business
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone was brought up in an entrepreneurial environment, and most of us didn't study business beyond the Junior Cert. But that doesn't mean you ...
‘One couple had €1,500 waiting for them’: The tax refunds Irish workers aren’t claiming
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The average Irish PAYE worker overpays €900 euro a year in tax. That's because many of us don't know we can claim money back on things like routine ...
'The biggest asset apart from the family home is the pension': How to talk about money in relationships
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were moving in with someone and they earned more than you, would you ask them to pay more of the rent? Or in the case of a divorce, how would y...
‘That’s what makes EVs so shockingly affordable’: Navigating the complex world of car buying
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to buying a new car, financing options can vary widely. You have to factor in the total running cost (tax, fuel, insurance etc) and then...
'It completely freed me from stress': The transformative power of sinking funds
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sinking fund trend is a fancy way of saying you have separate of pots of savings for specific expenses. There's a legion of advocates who swear by...
Fix your finances: Better with Money is back
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all financial hot messes: Better With Money from The Irish Times can help you – even during a time of crazy prices. We break down the money ...
Coming soon: new episodes of Better With Money
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's nearly Budget Day, and what better time to think about managing your finances? Better With Money will be back soon with new episodes helping you ...
The ultimate tax break you need to take advantage of
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alright fine, we'll admit it. This episode is about pensions. But we're unpacking them in a way that won't melt your brain, we promise. Whether you've...
How to make a 'side hustle' work for you
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s traditionally been known as the ‘nixer’ in Ireland, is recognised more widely on social media as the side hustle.Most people’s understa...
I cleared six figures worth of debt in Ireland. These are the low-risk ways to invest that helped
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've always thought investing is only for high-earning, suit-wearing, happy-hour cocktail swigging finance bros, Kel Galavan - aka MrsSmartMoneyH...
Buying a home? Insider tips to help you with each step, from loan approval to closing a deal
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in the fortunate position of being able to save for a home or you're hoping to buy in the next few years? Purchasing a property in Ireland, es...
How to finally get on top of debt
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of the financial crash, Ann-Marie Gaynor was getting over a marital breakdown, lone parenting three children under 7 and in five-figu...
'How I saved €100,000 in four years' - strategies and tips for putting money away
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Barry Woods and her husband Tim quit their jobs in 2016 to travel the world. They haven't lived back home since. The Cork native goes by @St...
How changing your 'money mindset' can help fix your finances
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your earliest money memories might be sabotaging your present day finances. That top you bought after a bad day at work? That savings account you keep...
Conor Pope on budgeting without the BS: ‘It’s not about a life of misery. It’s managing the money you have’
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re struggling to budget and wondering where you’re going wrong, Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent Conor Pope has you covered. From...
Bad with money? This new podcast gives practical advice on fixing your finances
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve always been a bit a mess with money, and it’s really time you got your act together, Better With Money from The Irish Times is the podca...
Coming Soon: Better With Money
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you find managing your money a struggle, this is the podcast for you. From The Irish Times, Better With Money is a podcast crash-course in how to s...