The Irish FIRE Podcast

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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.

Episodes

11 hours ago

Making Finance Simple, with Dan Malone

11 hours ago

1 hr 10 min

In this episode Michael is joined by Dan Malone, founder of Honest.ie and creator of a popular YouTube channel "Dan Malone Money", which is focused on making personal finance simple and accessible. Recorded in front of a live audience, Michael and Dan explore financial education in Ireland, investing, pensions and the decisions that can help people build long-term financial security.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including what someone starting their financial journey at 30 should consider, the impact of government spending and investment on inflation, and how Irish pension fees compare with those in the UK. Dan also shares his thoughts on using personal investment accounts alongside pensions, making the most of the small gift exemption to invest for children's futures, and his recent interview with Albert Dolan.

Finally, Michael and Dan explore the FIRE movement, discussing Dan's perspective on financial independence and whether early retirement should really be the ultimate goal. With questions from the live audience throughout, this episode brings together practical financial education, different perspectives and plenty of food for thought.

Links & Resources

Dan's conversation with Albert Dolan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwCB5xtRFqk