Money Talks

Merry Xmas Everybody, Fairytale of New York, and of course Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You - genuinely iconic Christmas songs, all, but how much cash do they rake in, who gets the money and why have we not had any newly profitable festive smashes in recent years? Host: Katie Byrne Guest: John Meagher The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment productSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations, you've won the Lotto. Now, what exactly do you do next? One of the most important things a new winner will do is sit down and speak with a financial planner to guide them through the process – after all, the life they knew is forever changed. One such planner is Eoin McGee, founder of Prosperous Financial Services, who visits the Money Talks studio this week to pull back the curtain on the admin of cashing in a golden ticket, and the perhaps unexpected existential pressures that come with it. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Eoin McGee The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

’Tis the season for giving, goodwill and some gruelling financial headaches that can lead to heated arguments. There is rarely a good time for a row, but surely we all want Christmas to be full of joy and free of stress. So what are the biggest money-related fights of the festive season? And how can you avoid them altogether? Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Maxine Walsh The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fly In, Fly Out – or ‘FIFO’ for short – is all about taking up temporary employment in a remote location where the demands are extremely intense, but the rewards are hugely lucrative. It’s not for everyone and valid questions have been raised about safety. For Irishman occasionally abroad Cal McIlwaine, FIFO has become a way of life. On this episode of Money Talks, he breaks down his FIFO journey, the hard hours and the big-money payoffs. ­ Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Cal McIlwaine ­ The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SundayWorld.com is getting a new look by rebranding to CrimeWorld.com - your inside track on Ireland’s criminal underworld. To mark the occasion, acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Nicola Tallant visits the Money Talks studio to talk through her relationship with money while also shining the spotlight on the high-wire finances of crime – from lavish spends to deep regrets to incredible danger. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Nicola Tallant The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.