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In this special end-of-year episode of Beyond Money, Nick Charalambous, David Looney and Clíona O’Donoghue look back on the financial year just gone.From market movements and interest rates to pensions, property and everyday money habits, the team reflect on the biggest lessons of the year, what surprised them most, and the financial decisions that mattered. They also share practical takeaways for listeners heading into the year ahead, including what they’d do differently and what they’d carry forward.An honest, thoughtful review of the year in money, designed to help you reflect, reset and plan with confidence for what comes next

In this episode of Beyond Money Cliona O'Donoghue is joined by, Jen Bryan, performance marketer, global speaker and change-management expert to unpack what it takes to navigate change in business and in life.Jen draws on years of experience helping organisations adapt to disruption and uncertainty. She talks about why change isn’t just a challenge to overcome, but a chance to grow, evolve and come out stronger. Expect honest conversation around leadership, mindset, resilience, and knowing when to adapt or pivot.Whether you’re running a company, thinking of a career shift, or simply trying to future-proof your finances, this episode is packed with actionable guidance and real-world wisdom on thriving through change.

In this episode of Beyond Money, Cliona and Nick dive into the rising trend of cash stuffing — the budgeting method that’s making a big comeback despite our increasingly cashless world.They break down how the system works, why so many people swear by it, and whether physically dividing your money into envelopes can genuinely transform your spending habits. From building discipline to avoiding impulse purchases, they explore the real benefits as well as the limitations, and who this method is best suited for.If you’re looking for a simple, tangible way to take control of your finances, this episode offers practical insights to help you decide whether cash stuffing earns a place in your budgeting toolkit.Available on all major streaming platforms.

This week on Beyond Money, Clíona O’Donoghue and David Looney explore an important but often overlooked topic: the gender pension gap.Despite living longer on average, women in Ireland retire with significantly smaller pension pots than men. From career breaks and part-time work to the gender pay gap and financial confidence, Clíona and David discuss the key factors that contribute to this inequality and what can be done to change it.They share practical insights on how women can take control of their financial future, start building long-term security, and close the gap for good.This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to understand why financial planning isn’t one-size-fits-all and how small steps today can make a big difference tomorrow.

In this spooky edition of Beyond Money, Cliona, Nick,and David sit down to share some of the most shocking, unforgettable, anddownright terrifying financial horror stories they’ve encountered. Frominvestment slip-ups to budgeting blunders, these real-life tales highlight justhow easily money decisions can go wrong and what you can do to avoid the samefate.It’s not all doom and gloom though the team also breaks downthe key lessons behind each story, offering practical advice on how to makesmarter, safer financial moves.Whether you’re a seasoned saver or just starting yourfinancial journey, this episode is your reminder that everyone makes mistakes it’swhat you learn from them that counts.