Fly In, Fly Out: ‘I made $141,000 in nine months - and had two months off at Christmas’
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.
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Crime World’s Nicola Tallant: ‘There’s no insurance policy – if a criminal is shot dead, their family is left with nothing'
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.
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Are you wealthy or affluent? How to spot the difference
Do you consider yourself wealthy or affluent? Do you know the differences between the two? Does it all come down to human nature? On this episode of Money Talks, host Katie Byrne is joined by Irish Independent personal finance columnist Sinéad Ryan to examine the financial divide between the people who look like they have it and those who actually do. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Sinéad Ryan 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.
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‘Money makes money’ – how to invest your child benefit with Sinead Ryan
Child benefit is one of Ireland’s few universal payments, but how you use that €140 a month could change your child’s future. Financial expert Sinead Ryan joins Katie Byrne to break down the smartest approaches to saving or investing it, from deposit accounts to managed funds and compound growth. Whether you’re starting on day one or your child’s already in secondary school, it’s not too late to build a meaningful nest egg. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Sinead Ryan 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.
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Helen Steele: ‘In 2014, when my investors pulled out, I was broke... I had also started going down the route of separation, so I was extremely broke’
Warned at a young age that the art world was unlikely to yield much fortune, Helen Steele nonetheless committed to her dream and adopted a fearless approach that led to success and acclaim. On this episode of Money Talks, she paints a picture of a most vivid life; from dazzling career highs to personal and professional lows, including her struggles with ADHD and marriage separation. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Helen Steele 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.
This is Money Talks - a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today.
Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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