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• 'It completely freed me from stress': The transformative power of sinking funds

  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 the practice. One such enthusiast is Anita Collins, a maths teacher from Limerick who runs the Instagram page @efficientfamilylife. She joins the podcast to explain in detail how sinking funds can help people manage their finances more effectively, help create a buffer for those hefty winter bills and make spending on yourself a guilt-free experience. We also get an update from consumer affairs correspondent and Pricewatch editor Conor Pope who tells us what measures are likely to be - and probably more pertinently - out of Budget 2026.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan.Brought to you in association with PWC Ireland.PwC Ireland’s tax experts are here to help you prepare for Budget 2026, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Visit pwc.ie/budget to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Fix your finances: Better with Money is back

  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 questions you care about, jargon free and with people who’ve been there and done that.  Subscribe to Better With Money from The Irish Times wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you in association with PWC Ireland. PwC Ireland’s tax experts are here to help you prepare for Budget 2026, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Visit pwc.ie/budget to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Coming soon: new episodes of Better With Money

  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 take advantage of tax breaks, survive in a world of high prices and finance that new car.Brought to you in association with PWC Ireland.PwC Ireland’s tax experts are here to help you prepare for Budget 2026, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Visit pwc.ie/budget to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The ultimate tax break you need to take advantage of

  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 started late or haven't even taken one out yet, deputy business editor Dominic Coyle explains:How to start from scratch, or level up a basic pension planUnderstanding jargonHow employer contributions can help double your pension potHow to maximise the state's contributionWays you can offset the disadvantage of starting laterHow the gender pay gap affects women's pensionsSneaky charges you need to watch out forDon't think of it as a pension. Think of it as a bucket list fund for your 'second act'.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan.Dominic answers your personal finance questions every week in The Irish Times. You can send your queries to [email protected] For more jargon-free and impartial pension tips, go to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How to make a 'side hustle' work for you

  What’s traditionally been known as the ‘nixer’ in Ireland, is recognised more widely on social media as the side hustle.Most people’s understanding of the term is additional income that supplements a person’s PAYE earnings.As with many other trends, Instagram and Tiktok’s algorithms churn out an Americanised version of the phenomenon where grind culture is revered and stories of multi-million dollar businesses - born on smartphones while loading the laundry - are legion.But as with other viral social media movements, the reality is often very different and has its own nuances specific to an Irish context.At a time when many people are living pay cheque to pay cheque the allure of additional income - gilded with the Paris filter - is obvious.So what side jobs are available to those of us already working 40-plus hours a week?How do assess what work would work for you? Will be worth the extra effort?Deirdre O’Keeffe from burdy.ie is a Kildare-based book keeper and mentor who coaches clients through the process of choosing a side hustle, figuring out how to make it work and crucially, understanding their tax liability.In this episode of Better With Money she explains the process she goes through with them, how to spot scams and how side hustles can be valuable exercises in testing out a business idea.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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