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Money Talks

Money Talks

Written by: Irish Independent
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 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. So, if that sounds like a show worth investing in, you can follow Money Talks wherever you get your podcasts... new episodes land on Wednesdays. Economics
Episodes
  • “The forehead doesn’t age on its own”: Liz Dwyer on a holistic approach to Botox budgeting

    “The forehead doesn’t age on its own”: Liz Dwyer on a holistic approach to Botox budgeting
    Feb 11 2026
    Liz Dwyer is a familiar face to those interested in Ireland’s aesthetic economy, and hers is also a face that’s no stranger to a needle, a nip or tweakment. It’s all in pursuit of knowledge for the Future Beauty Show, an annual event co-founded by Dwyer and her sister Nikki. Their goal? To educate Irish consumers on the cost and effectiveness of treatments offered by Ireland’s ever-growing cosmetic industry. Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Liz Dwyer of the Future Beauty Show The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product.

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    21 mins
  • ‘The day we got back to zero was one of the best days of my life’ – Kel Galavan on climbing out of negative equity and learning to invest

    ‘The day we got back to zero was one of the best days of my life’ – Kel Galavan on climbing out of negative equity and learning to invest
    Feb 4 2026
    Today, Kel Galavan is a popular money coach and author, but 10 years ago, her financial situation was far from perfect. Having climbed out of negative equity and saved over €27,000 during a no-spend year, Ms Galavan is living proof we can overcome even the most trying financial situations. She also knows a thing or two about investing and the rookie mistakes that beginner investors tend to make. But what is it about our own specific Irish nature that affects our relationship with investing? Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Kel Galavan, aka Mrs Smart Money The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

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    30 mins
  • “ Nothing grows in the comfort zone”: Dan Malone on making your savings work for you

    “ Nothing grows in the comfort zone”: Dan Malone on making your savings work for you
    Jan 28 2026
    Interest rates in Irish legacy banks aren't particularly enticing for savers, so are there other avenues that will get you more bang for your buck? Dan Malone is a regular contributor to Indo Money, a qualified financial adviser and accountant and he has just launched Honest.ie. He’s here to tell us how and why we need to pay attention to financial literacy. His goal is to offer unbiased advice on savings and investments in Ireland and to improve on the generally poor levels of financial literacy he sees here. Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Dan Malone of Honest.ie The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

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    28 mins
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