Money Talks

In previous years, by the time we reached this point in the summer season, you'd probably have been jetting off on a holiday booked many months ago. But recent surveys suggest that 2026 holidaymakers are holding out for a bargain.
Regardless of which school you fall into, Irish Independent travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile has plenty of suggestions for how you can make the most of your holiday budget.
From mini bars and boat tours to musical rickshaws in NYC, Pól tells Money Talks host Katie Byrne how to avoid some common travel rip-offs.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile
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Throughout our lives there’s one relationship that we invariably come back to time and again. It impacts our family life, our professional life and, very often, our romantic outlook.


Whatever angle you look at it from, how you feel about money could be one of the most defining relationships of your life.


Loretta Kennedy, an accredited Trauma of Money practitioner, joins Katie Byrne to unpack the many ways your money mindset can impact your finances.


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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Loretta Kennedy


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For many people, hearing about investment portfolios or wealth generators can seem all too hypothetical.


It’d be a nice thing to have if I had the funds to do it.


On this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne is joined again by Robert Whelan, managing director of Rockwell Financial, to share his expert advice on how to build your first €10k, including what the common mistakes are, the best ways to see a return and where to even begin.


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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Robert Whelan (managing director, Rockwell Financial)
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You may not realise it, but this is the week when we officially pass the halfway point of the year. While your New Year's Eve resolutions might be a distant memory, it’s not too late to get things back on track with a mid-year financial reset. Katie Byrne is joined by Michael Houghton, host of The Irish Fire Podcast, to review the 11 steps you need to take to stay on track for the rest of the year.The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Michael Houghton (The Irish Fire Podcast)
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We’re entering that time of year where many people are likely to have a wedding (or two) on the horizon. Whether you’re one half of the happy couple, planning a speech for the reception or just dusting off your dancing shoes as a guest, it's good to understand the costs involved.
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To discuss the financial aspects of hosting or attending a wedding in 2026, Katie Byrne is joined by Irish Independent features journalist Kirsty Blake Knox and One Fab Day head of content Ciara Elliott.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guests: Kirsty Blake Knox and Ciara Elliott
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