The Irish FIRE Podcast

In this episode, Michael answers a few questions that he has received over the last few weeks from podcast listeners.

These questions include:
- What are the best broker accounts in Ireland?
- What are the top two things Michael recommends when pursuing FIRE?
- What are some of my options around travel expenses when self employed?
- Questions around refinancing property to buy an investment property.

Show Notes:

Investment Trusts with Andew:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/investment-trusts-with-andrew-driver

Legal Deductions when you own your own company episode:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/legal-tax-deducations-when-you-own-a-company

Revenue guidelines on travel expenses:
https://www.revenue.ie/en/employing-people/employee-expenses/travel-and-subsistence/index.aspx

Mortgages with Laura Mansbridge:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/mortgages-with-laura-mansbridge

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In this episode, Michael discusses the basic things that one needs to do to become a property investor.  He covers the ins and outs of looking for the right property to buy, to negotiating through the sales process.  The episode covers things such as the Rent Pressure Zone in Ireland, but is also suitable for listeners overseas.

Show Notes:

Episode with Ken:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/talking-financial-independence-with-ken-from-the-humble-penny

Previous Episodes on Property:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/mortgages-with-laura-mansbridge
https://www.firepodcast.ie/buying-an-investment-property-with-no-deposit
https://www.firepodcast.ie/buying-property-in-2022
https://www.firepodcast.ie/my-property-strategy
https://www.firepodcast.ie/why-i-buy-property

Rent Pressure Zone Calculator:
https://www.rtb.ie/calculator/rpz

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In this episode, Michael adds another chapter to his original episodes released back in 2019 on income.  He reviews various additional methods of potential ways to increase your income, including some of the recent methods being adopted by some members of the FIRE community.  Some of these methods are extreme, so please do your own research and take your own circumstances into account before pursuing any of these.

Show Notes:

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In this episode, Michael introduces the 20:20 rule.  A simple concept that is a great starting point for anyone new to the FIRE movement.  He also gives some quick starting points on how to reduce expenses and increase income.

Show Notes:

Interview on RTE with Brendan O'Connor:
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22285693/

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In this episode, Michael discusses some strategies around how he and his family grocery shop.  He mentions some of the traps that he see's when shopping for food and shares some tips on how you can reduce your grocery bill.

He also shares the one item in Aldi that hasn't gone up in price for many years, as well as another item which has increased in price by 500% over the last year or so!

Show Notes:

Come along to an online or face to face meet up:
https://www.meetup.com/financial-independence-limerick

Watch How to Get Rich on Netflix:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27206017/

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In this episode, Michael discusses everything solar panels related!  He goes through his own experience of having solar panels installed 12 months ago and lists the pro's and con's of installing solar panels.  Solar panels can be a great investment, but what factors should you consider before installing solar panels?  Michael looks to answer these questions in this episode.

Show Notes

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Solar Panel Installers worth getting a quote from:
Eco Green Resources - https://www.egr.ie
Dolphin Utilities - https://dolphinutilities.com
Open Solar - https://www.aksolar.ie

In this episode, Michael is interviewed by Joshua from The Art of Money and Communication Podcast.  The interview covers various aspects, from trying to FIRE with children, embracing FIRE in a high inflation environment, discussing other FIRE influences and discussing some of the core aspects of FIRE - such as being uncomfortable and compounding your ability to earn, save and reduce expenses.

Show Notes:

The original recording can be found at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/high-inflation-high-ambitions-unlocking-financial-independence/id1508117788?i=1000616927112

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In this episode, Michael interviews Joshua from The Art of Money & Communication Podcast.

Joshua is originally from Wales and now living in London.  He is an Opera Singer and has been pursing FIRE for a number of years.

Michael & Joshua talk about a range of FIRE topics, from happiness in your career, trying to FIRE in the arts industry, following a simple investment strategy, how to decide to a job, to getting your partner onboard with FIRE. 

Show Notes:

Listen to Joshua's Podcast at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-art-of-money-communication/id1508117788

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In this episode, Michael responses to a listener email.  The email asked Michael why he doesn't look to apply more moderation and consistency to his FI journey.  Michael responses by talking about the elephant in the room - that FIRE is extreme and that to make it work long term, it often needs to be done in phases.

He also talks about how compounding not only investments, but also our ability to earn income and reduce expenses, ultimately is what makes ones FI journey not a linear thing.

Show Notes:

Download and try The Die With Zero Calculator:
https://www.moneyflamingo.com/free-resources/

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In this episode, Michael talks with Laura Mansbridge, a mortgage broker based in Limerick.    Michael and Laura talk everything mortgages, including mortgages for first time buyers, equity release, buying property through a company and a pension, advantages of using a mortgage broker and associated costs.

Show Notes:

Laura can be reached at:
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 087 942 1243

Disclaimer: Information in this episode is for education purposes only.  When it comes to mortgages, all situations are different.  Please consult your own mortgage broker or contact Laura directly to answer any specific questions.

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