The Irish FIRE Podcast explores the journey to financial independence and early retirement from an Irish perspective. Hosted by Michael Houghton, the podcast covers practical strategies for saving, investing, and working towards financial independence. Each episode dives into topics like tax efficiency, property investment, pensions, and lifestyle optimization, all tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in Ireland. Whether you’re just starting out or well on your FIRE journey, The Irish FIRE Podcast offers actionable insights to help you achieve your financial goals.
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
In this episode, Michael shares what life really looks like after reaching Financial Independence. Spoiler: it's not all hammocks and golf rounds.
From repainting rental properties and managing guilt over working less, to the emotional weight of holding a full time job post-FI, this episode explores the unexpected complexities that come once you hit your FI number - and why "freedom" sometimes brings more questions than answers.
Michael unpacks:
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The emotional cost of being a “nice guy” landlord
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Delegating property tasks and embracing manual labour
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Feeling out of sync with the 9-5 life (even when it’s “flexible”)
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The surprise guilt of working less - and still feeling overcommitted
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The temptation and reality of buying a holiday home
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Lessons learned from an entrepreneurial brother-in-law
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Why retirement isn't the answer - and FIRE is more about framework than finality
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